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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South East Excellent

Middleton-on-sea

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South East Excellent

Seagrove

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Devon Excellent

Westward Ho!

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Saundersfoot

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From £450 Cornwall Hideaways

Miss Fishers

Port Isaac Port Isaac Coastal Stay

Tucked just a five-minute stroll from the iconic fishing village of Port Isaac, famous for Doc Martin, Miss Fishers is a beautiful two-bedroom cottage full of character and char...

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Wales Excellent

Penmaenmawr

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South East Excellent

Birling Gap

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South East Excellent

Ventnor

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Nolton Haven

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From £1,068 Dorset Hideaways

Fern Cottage

Hamptworth Coastal Stay

Set amidst peaceful surroundings on the fringes of the New Forest and close to the renowned Hamptworth Golf & Country Club, Fern Cottage is one of Home Farm's charming barns whi...

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Somerset Excellent

Brean

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Broad Haven (South)

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North East Excellent

Low Newton

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Anglian Excellent

Anderby

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The Old Farmhouse

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Indulge in ultimate luxury with a family escape to this quintessentially Cornish cottage. Oozing with irresistible charm, while offering a space for the whole family to unwind, ...

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South East Excellent

Southend Thorpe Bay

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South East Excellent

Hillhead

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthkidney Sands

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South East Excellent

St Leonards

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From £674 Rural Retreats

Lanes End Cottage

Dorset Coastal Stay

Situated in the pretty hamlet of Lower Wraxall amid glorious countryside, Lanes End Cottage has been furnished and equipped to an exemplary standard with luxury touches througho...

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Dorset Excellent

Bournemouth Pier

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Anglesey Excellent

Porth Dafarch

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South East Excellent

Brighton Kemptown

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Devon Excellent

Dartmouth Castle Cove

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Lookout

Cattistock And Lower Wraxall Coastal Stay

Lookout forms part of a beautifully restored former dairy on an organic family farm. The site is in Lower Wraxall, situated in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Vis...

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Cornwall Excellent

Upton Towans

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Wales Excellent

Rhossili

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Wales Excellent

Tresaith

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South East Excellent

Hampstead Heath (Mixed Pond)

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From £232 Dorset Hideaways

Little Africa

Bridport And Bridport Coastal Stay

Little Africa is a unique and charming air-conditioned cabin, sitting in a peaceful setting with views of the pretty countryside. Located in the attractive village of Bothenhamp...

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthallow

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Cornwall Excellent

Kennack Sands

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Wales Excellent

Col-Huw Beach (Llantwit Major)

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Marloes Sands

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From £817 Dorset Hideaways

Jerards Stables

Sherborne And Sherborne Coastal Stay

Immaculately refurbished in late 2024, Jerards Stables is a luxurious first-floor retreat for up to four guests. Sitting at the heart of the Jacobean 2* listed Jerards Estate, t...

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Dorset Excellent

Lulworth Cove

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North East Excellent

Marske Sands

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Anglian Excellent

Dovercourt

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Anglian Excellent

Clacton

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Ty Cerrig

Conwy Coastal Stay

This lovely holiday house on the Bodnant Estate, sleeping seven, has been converted from a barn. It has a large enclosed garden and terrace and commands spectacular and panorami...

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Cornwall Excellent