Crackington Haven, a picturesque cove in Cornwall, boasts a stunning coastline with towering cliffs and a beautiful sandy beach. The beach's excellent water quality, consistently rated by the Environment Agency, makes it an ideal spot for swimming and water activities. During the summer months, the water temperature at Crackington Haven typically ranges from 16°C to 18°C, perfect for a refreshing dip.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Crackington Haven (Cornwall) & surrounds
Cornwall Hideaways
From £778
Just 500 metres from the beach, Pentreath is a spacious and stylish five-bedroom retreat sleeping up to 10 guests. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this beautiful h...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £1,079
Escape to coastal bliss at this stylish family retreat in Crackington Haven, near Bude, just five minutes from the beach. With five bedrooms and open-plan living, it’s designed ...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £435
Just a mile from the beautiful beach at Crackington Haven near Bude, Little Penrose Cottage is a spacious and characterful home set in lovely mature gardens. Full of charm and c...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £656
Just a mile from the beautiful beach at Crackington Haven near Bude, Penrose Cottage is a spacious and characterful five-bedroom home set in lovely mature gardens. Full of charm...
Rural Retreats
From £396
With the best of both worlds, Skylark nestles within the Camel Valley, surrounded by woodland, rolling countryside, starry nights and magical wildlife; yet the idyllic beaches o...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £970
Escape to Heatherbank, a contemporary eco holiday home in the heart of St Agnes, where spectacular countryside and distant sea views provide the perfect backdrop for an unforget...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £600
Tucked away in a rural setting between Porthleven and Marazion, Deugh an Chy is a much-loved Cornish cottage that can comfortably accommodate seven guests. Embraced by open coun...
Cornwall Hideaways
From £397
Rosebud is a lovely, single-story holiday home located in the wonderful seaside village of Portreath which is next to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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 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 transitional or estuarine bathing water. Estuarine sites experience a mix of tidal ocean flushing and river discharge, causing fluctuating salinity and water quality.
South West Water 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 2002. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Cornwall area.
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