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 £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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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 £596 Rural Retreats

Longships

Cornwall Coastal Stay

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

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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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From £766 Suffolk Hideaways

The Granary (Hacheston)

Hacheston 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

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 Neap

Dorset Coastal Stay

The Neap is a charming converted barn and comfortable holiday retreat, ideal for a relaxing couples break or a solo stay; situated off the beaten track in the peaceful village o...

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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 £814 Dorset Hideaways

Evergreen

Dorset Borders Hampshire And Bransgore Coastal Stay

Evergreen is a charming, historic cobb cottage on the outskirts of the village of Bransgore and within the free-roaming part of the New Forest National Park.

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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 £862 Cornwall Hideaways

Burlorne

Rock St Minver Coastal Stay

Located on the sought-after North Cornwall coast, this spacious property boasts a heated outdoor swimming pool, a wrap-around garden, stylish interiors, and plenty of space for ...

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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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From £3,426 Suffolk Hideaways

The Farmhouse, Nether Hall Estate

Pakenham Coastal Stay

This magnificent Grade II listed farmhouse dating from the 17th century sits proudly within 500 acres of the beautiful Nether Hall Estate, comprising of extensive parkland, wood...

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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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From £216 Suffolk Hideaways

The Milking Parlour

Henley Coastal Stay

Located in Henley, this beautiful luxurious, immaculate and stylish converted old farm building with a wood-fired hot tub is set in the calm rolling Suffolk countryside, making ...

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Norfolk Excellent