Discover the serene beauty of Hive Beach in Dorset, England, where golden sand meets crystal-clear waters. With an excellent water quality rating from the Environment Agency, you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the summer months, when the water temperature reaches around 18°C. The beach's tranquil atmosphere and picturesque surroundings make it an ideal spot for a relaxing day out.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near Hive (Dorset) & surrounds
Dorset Hideaways
From £1,793
Located just steps away from popular Hive Beach on Dorset's stunning Jurassic Coast, magnificent All Views has been prepared to a 5-star standard with six bedrooms and six luxur...
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...
Rural Retreats
From £444
Situated in the centre of the pretty village of Shipton Gorge, and just a short distance away from Burton Bradstock and popular Hive Beach, Hope Cottage is an attractive, cosy a...
Dorset Hideaways
From £504
Charming Strand Cottage is situated in the popular village of Burton Bradstock, which boasts its own beach with award-winning Hive Beach Cafe, plus two good village pubs. Welcom...
Dorset Hideaways
From £444
Situated in the centre of the pretty village of Shipton Gorge, and just a short distance away from Burton Bradstock and popular Hive Beach, Hope Cottage is an attractive, cosy a...
Dorset Hideaways
From £1,199
This stunning holiday retreat sits just steps away from popular Hive Beach, and offers light and airy accommodation, and all that you could wish for in a holiday home for eight ...
Rural Retreats
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...
Rural Retreats
From £1,199
This stunning holiday retreat sits just steps away from popular Hive Beach, and offers light and airy accommodation, and all that you could wish for in a holiday home for eight ...
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.
This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.
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.
Wessex 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 2000. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Dorset area.
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