Clacton's picturesque coastline boasts a 3-mile stretch of sandy shores, offering breathtaking views of the North Sea. The beach consistently receives an Excellent water quality rating from the Environment Agency, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors. During the summer months, the water temperature typically ranges from 18-20°C, perfect for swimming and water activities.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Clacton (Tendring) & surrounds
Rural Retreats
From £704
This delightful Lodge on Wakes Hall Farm is a haven of peace in 500 acres of private land. Awarded a five star AA award. Each lodge has the ultimate indulgence – a soothing hot ...
Rural Retreats
From £590
Get back to nature and enjoy life on a working arable farm, in a lovingly converted barn with sweeping views of the fields and countryside all around you.
Rural Retreats
From £562
Situated on the Essex/Suffolk border, this stunning lodge is one of five lodges on Wakes Hall Farm, a haven of peace in 500 acres of private land. Awarded a five star AA award, ...
Rural Retreats
From £590
With its elegant, contemporary design and touches of luxury like underfloor heating and large picture windows, Woolmers is one of three lovingly restored barns in the heart of t...
Rural Retreats
From £1,250
For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? The Tower is a converted water tower, decorated in the classic, utilitarian style of the 1930s b...
Rural Retreats
From £704
Woodbell Lodge is one of five lodges peacefully situated in 500 acres of private land at Wakes Hall Farm, awarded a five star AA award. Located on the Essex/Suffolk border, the ...
Rural Retreats
From £626
Crows Hall is an idyllic retreat in beautiful countryside just an hours drive from London, making it the perfect place for family and friends to gather together.
Rural Retreats
From £704
This delightful lodge on Wakes Hall Farm is a haven of peace in 500 acres of private land. Having been awarded a five star AA award it features an open-plan kitchen/dining/sitti...
The shoreline consists primarily of sand. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.
Bacterial levels are highly susceptible to storm runoff. Heavy rainfall in the local catchment is likely to trigger storm overflows and agricultural runoff, rendering the water temporarily unsafe.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as a coastal beach. Coastal beaches are subject to tidal flows and marine dilution, whereas inland lakes/rivers suffer from low water circulation, meaning bacteria can linger longer.
Anglian Water Services Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1988. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Tendring area.
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