Southsea East, a charming stretch of coastline in Portsmouth, boasts a scenic shoreline of sand and shingle, perfect for sunbathing and water activities. However, its official water quality rating is a concern, classified as Poor by the Environment Agency. During the summer months, the water temperature is expected to reach around 18°C, making it a refreshing spot for a dip.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Southsea East (City of Portsmouth) & surrounds
Rural Retreats
From £995
Ideally located in the heart of Southrop village, multi-award winning Culls Cottage is a charming Cotswold stone cottage, loving restored by the owner to provide award winning a...
Rural Retreats
From £1,256
Situated in the beautiful village of Shilton, this multi-award winning cottage is a perfect Cotswolds Hideaway. The Chestnuts has been lovingly restored and refurbished througho...
Dorset Hideaways
From £1,130
This beautifully presented spacious, light and airy detached house, with four bedrooms, four bath/shower rooms occupying a stunning position directly on the sea front in Southbo...
Dorset Hideaways
From £326
83 Gills Cliff Road is prominently located in an elevated position in Upper Ventnor, it has glorious uninterrupted sea views of Ventnor Haven and the English Channel. 83 Gills C...
Dorset Hideaways
From £726
Located in the peaceful village of Hamptworth, close to the New Forest National Park and the highly regarded Hamptworth Golf & Country Club, Oakwood Cottage offers a stylish cou...
Dorset Hideaways
From £632
Well situated within the popular village of Chideock. Within walking distance of the Jurassic Coast and the beach at Seatown; Apple Blossom is an ideal holiday home for explorin...
Rural Retreats
From £598
This characterful cottage seamlessly combines stunning features such as exposed walls, wooden beams and an original inglenook fireplace, with all the modern comforts you would e...
Dorset Hideaways
From £1,008
Sitting in popular Burton Bradstock just above Hive Beach on the famous Jurassic Coast, All Ways is an impressive holiday home with spacious accommodation for families or couple...
The shoreline consists primarily of sand, shingle. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water quality regularly fails to meet safe bathing standards. Swimmers face an elevated risk of stomach infections or skin rashes due to high bacterial loads.
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.
Southern 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 City of Portsmouth area.
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