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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From £455 Dorset Hideaways

Melbury Hut

Shaftesbury And Shaftesbury Coastal Stay

Melbury is an elegant, handcrafted hut near Shaftesbury, close to the well-known Gold Hill in Dorset. It’s a peaceful place for two, with a private jacuzzi bath overlooking the ...

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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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From £410 Cornwall Hideaways

Porthia

St Ives Lelant Coastal Stay

Porthia is a wonderful three-bedroom Cornish cottage set in an exceptional location, within easy reach of the beach and all the attractions of St Ives. With smart furnishings an...

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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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Hollybank Barn

Dorchester And Ansty Coastal Stay

Located just a five minute walk away from the popular village pub, and surrounded by walking trails. This delightful barn conversion with light-filled, open plan space, is perfe...

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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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The Courtyard House (4)

Dorset Coastal Stay

The Courtyard House is a tasteful and beautifully appointed property which can accommodate up to ten guests in total, but is also offered for smaller parties of four guests only...

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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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From £250 Dorset Hideaways

Orchard Cottage

Bridport And Chilcombe Coastal Stay

Orchard Cottage is one of ten delightful converted barns which form Rudge Farm Cottages and where you will find comfortable accommodation for family and friends. Offering numero...

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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 £441 Cornwall Hideaways

Quayside

Fowey Fowey Coastal Stay

Experience coastal charm and contemporary comfort at this beautifully renovated 18th-century townhouse in Fowey, Cornwall. Set over three floors, this bright and stylish holiday...

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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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Canny Grouse Barn

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

Situated on picturesque moorland within the village of Nateby, Canny Grouse Barn is a detached, stone built retreat with accessible accommodation throughout the ground floor. Pr...

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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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Wolf Rock

Cornwall Coastal Stay

In association with Trinity House, we are pleased to present Wolf Rock at Lizard Lighthouse. Located on the southern-most tip of mainland Britain, the six adjacent cottages of L...

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Norfolk Excellent