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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Devon Excellent

Thurlestone South

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Cornwall Excellent

Pendower

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Cornwall Excellent

Trevaunance Cove

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Wales Excellent

Southerndown

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1 Chestnut Corner

Gloucestershire Coastal Stay

This charming honey coloured Cotswolds Stone cottage is located in a quiet corner of Stanton; a beautiful village situated below the wooded Cotswold Edge. 1 Chestnut Corner is t...

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Wales Excellent

Caswell Bay

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Anglian Excellent

Holland

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North East Excellent

Redcar Granville

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Norfolk Excellent

Caister Point

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The Old Mission Church

Gloucestershire Coastal Stay

Set within the pretty Cotswold village of Paxford, The Old Mission Church has been extensively renovated and lovingly restored to create a fabulous and luxurious holiday retreat...

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Dorset Excellent

Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank East

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Cornwall Excellent

Polurrian Cove

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Anglesey Excellent

Llanddwyn

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Suffolk Excellent

Felixstowe North

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Ramblers

Shaftesbury And Marnhull Coastal Stay

Located just a stroll away from the village centre in Marnhull, and with wonderful countryside all around, Ramblers is an ideal base for couples looking to stay, enjoy and explo...

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Kent Excellent

Ramsgate Western Undercliffe

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Devon Excellent

Dawlish Warren

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Cornwall Excellent

Portmellon

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Cornwall Excellent

Long Rock

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Anne's Hut (Monmouthshire)

Monmouthshire Coastal Stay

Anne’s Hut is actually two luxurious shepherd’s huts linked by a decking patio area, set in a green and totally secluded meadow and on the edge of a natural wood. Situated in th...

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Cornwall Excellent

Summerleaze

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abereiddy

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthcurno

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Wales Excellent

Tal-y-Bont

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Little Owls Barn

Herefordshire Coastal Stay

Little Owls Barn is a cosy barn conversion nestled amongst apple and pear orchards in the heart of beautiful Herefordshire countryside. This delightful cottage is the perfect ba...

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Kent Excellent

Herne Bay

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South East Excellent

Hayling Beachlands Central

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Dorset Excellent

Poole Harbour Rockley Sands

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Dorset Excellent

Ringstead Bay

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From £682 Cornwall Hideaways

Wedge Cottage

Polzeath Roserrow Coastal Stay

Having undergone a complete refurbishment, Wedge Cottage is a stunning holiday home located in the Curved Stables at Roserrow. The beautiful open-plan living area, cosy bedrooms...

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Cornwall Excellent

Seaton (Cornwall)

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Cornwall Excellent

Crinnis Beach

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Cornwall Excellent

Towan

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Wales Excellent

Porth Neigwl

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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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South East Excellent

Frensham Great Pond

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Cornwall Excellent

Godrevy Towans

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Cornwall Excellent

Harlyn Bay

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Coppet Hall

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Temple of Diana

Shropshire Coastal Stay

The Temple of Diana, built in the 1760’s for Sir Henry Bridgeman, is located within 1,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown Parkland on the Weston Park Estate. The Temple will sleep s...

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Norfolk Excellent