What are the cleanest beaches in Cornwall?

Top-rated Cornish beaches with 'Excellent' water quality standards include Porthcawl, Carbis Bay, Porthcurno, Fistral, and Summerleaze.

Best Beaches in Cornwall | Water Quality & Swimming Guide

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Cornwall Excellent

Cawsand

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthcurnick

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Cornwall Excellent

Millendreath

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthpean

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From £539 Cornwall Hideaways

The Stables

St Agnes St Agnes Coastal Stay

On the outskirts of the beautiful seaside village of St Agnes, The Stables is a single-storey barn conversion with access to wonderful coastal walks. With a cosy wood burning st...

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Cornwall Excellent

Gorran Haven Little Perhaver

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Cornwall Excellent

Praa Sands West

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Cornwall Excellent

Gwithian Towans

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Cornwall Excellent

Tolcarne

1 tip

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Heath House

Suffolk Coastal Stay

Located at the northern edge of Thorpeness, Heath House is a striking architect-designed coastal retreat with uninterrupted sea views and light-filled living spaces that flow ef...

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Cornwall Excellent

Treyarnon Bay

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Cornwall Excellent

Duporth

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthcothan

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Cornwall Excellent

Downderry

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The Dairy at Burghley

Cambridgeshire Coastal Stay

The Dairy sits on the Burghley Estate in the heart of Capability Brown parkland, landscaped during the 1760s. After careful restoration, this historic building has been transfor...

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Cornwall Excellent

Sharrow

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Cornwall Excellent

Mother Ivey`s Bay

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Cornwall Excellent

Swanpool

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Cornwall Excellent

Mexico Towans

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SeaEsta

Portreath Portreath Coastal Stay

This exceptional four-storey townhouse with stunning sea views and luxurious accommodation including four en-suite bedrooms, two with their own private balconies, is perfectly s...

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Cornwall Excellent

Polstreath

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Cornwall Excellent

Pentewan

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Cornwall Excellent

Sandymouth

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Cornwall Excellent

Holywell Bay

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The Farmhouse

Wiltshire Coastal Stay

Nestled within Longleat Estate, The Farmhouse is a lovingly restored 17th century cottage that blends historic charm with modern touches such as a pizza oven and a hot tub, perf...

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Cornwall Excellent

Pendower

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Cornwall Excellent

Trevaunance Cove

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Cornwall Excellent

Polurrian Cove

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Cornwall Excellent

Portmellon

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From £661 Rural Retreats

Goose Run Cottage

Dorset Coastal Stay

If you’re looking for peace and tranquillity, Goose Run Cottage is hidden away on a beautiful 70-acre private family estate, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A carefull...

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Cornwall Excellent

Long Rock

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Cornwall Excellent

Summerleaze

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthcurno

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Cornwall Excellent

Seaton (Cornwall)

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From £701 Cornwall Hideaways

September Cottage

Polzeath Roserrow Coastal Stay

September Cottage is a lovely spacious five-bedroom house in the heart of Roserrow, surrounded by luscious green fields. The house is beautifully appointed, tastefully furnished...

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Cornwall Excellent

Crinnis Beach

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Cornwall Excellent

Towan

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Cornwall Excellent

Godrevy Towans

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Cornwall Excellent

Harlyn Bay

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1 Long Barn

Suffolk Coastal Stay

Perfectly situated in Henham, 1 Long Barn is a light-filled, contemporary barn set in peaceful countryside with excellent access to the Suffolk coast. Wake to golden morning lig...

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Cornwall Excellent