What does an 'Excellent' water quality rating mean?

'Excellent' is the highest official designation awarded under UK Bathing Water Regulations. It signifies extremely low bacterial levels based on 4 years of continuous sampling.

How does heavy rainfall affect coastal water quality?

Heavy rain can cause surface runoff and storm overflow discharges. SwimSafe UK displays live Short Term Pollution (STP) risk warnings when rainfall threatens temporary water quality.

UK Beaches with Excellent Water Quality | Environment Agency Certified

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North West Excellent

Windermere, Rayrigg Meadow

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Wales Excellent

Port Eynon Bay

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Anglian Excellent

Ingoldmells

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Devon Excellent

Slapton Sands Torcross

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Homestead and Black Cat Barn

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Dating back to the 1700s, Homestead backs on to lovely open fields, and is a luxurious yet laid-back bolthole escape in the heart of the lovely coastal village of Southrepps. Th...

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthminster

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Cornwall Excellent

Northcott Mouth

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Dorset Excellent

Portland Harbour Castle Cove

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Devon Excellent

Hollicombe

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Ty Newydd

Conwy Coastal Stay

Ty Newydd is a period farmhouse on the Bodnant Estate, occupying a prominent position with breathtaking views over the Conwy estuary and towards the Carneddau Mountains of Snowd...

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Anglesey Excellent

Llanddona

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South East Excellent

Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond)

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South East Excellent

Lepe

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Devon Excellent

Thurlestone North

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Stable Cottage

Gloucestershire Coastal Stay

Stable Cottage is a spacious, detached, and welcoming property set within the tranquil grounds of Hales Farm. This delightful property, including use of a tennis court, is all o...

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Cornwall Excellent

Coverack

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Wales Excellent

Cold Knap Barry

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Dorset Excellent

Durdle Door East

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Cornwall Excellent

Fistral South

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The Granary

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Set in attractive arable countryside only a few miles away from popular Aylsham and Blickling Hall, The Granary in Oulton is a unique Norfolk home that offers memorable stays fo...

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Devon Excellent

Woolacombe Village

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Wales Excellent

Aberdaron

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North East Excellent

Redcar Stray

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Dorset Excellent

Durdle Door West

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Brook Lodge (Essex)

Colne Valley Coastal Stay

This delightful lodge on Wakes Hall Farm is a haven of peace in 500 acres of private land. Featuring an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting area, a verandah and a hot tub. The hist...

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Wales Excellent

Sandy Bay Porthcawl

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Broad Haven (Central)

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Druidston Haven

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Poppit West

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From £609 Suffolk Hideaways

Orchard Cottage, Grove Farm

Edwardstone Coastal Stay

Dating back to the 1720s, Orchard Cottage is a spacious countryside retreat nestled in the peaceful Suffolk village of Edwardstone. Spend your days exploring Suffolk's picturesq...

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Wales Excellent

Tywyn

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South East Excellent

Totland Bay

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Cornwall Excellent

Poldhu Cove

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

West Angle

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The Granary (Hacheston)

Suffolk Coastal Stay

A stylish barn conversion, set in a beautiful and peaceful rural location in Hacheston, yet just under half an hours drive from the coast and with some of the best Suffolk resta...

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Kent Excellent

Tankerton

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South East Excellent

Seaford

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South East Excellent

Gurnard

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Dorset Excellent

Weymouth Lodmoor

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Little Tresevens

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Located just a ten minute walk from Polzeath Beach, Little Tresevens is a generously sized detached home, offering comfortable accommodation for up to six guests. Set in a peace...

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Cornwall Excellent