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 £1,657 Rural Retreats

Chesil Watch

Dorset Coastal Stay

Just steps away from famous Chesil Beach with its 18 mile stretch of shingle, Chesil Watch is situated along the private coastal track between Abbotsbury and West Bexington here...

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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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From £382 Cornwall Hideaways

12 Westward Flats

Polzeath Polzeath Coastal Stay

12 Westward Flats is a well presented two bedroom, first floor apartment, ideally located within walking distance of Polzeath beach.

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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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Rock Cottage

Gloucestershire Coastal Stay

A relaxing break awaits you at this charming 200-year-old Cotswold stone cottage with its original features and a pretty south-west facing courtyard garden. Situated in the thri...

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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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From £250 Dorset Hideaways

Thatchers Cottage

Bridport And Chilcombe Coastal Stay

Set in 20 acres of stunning Dorset countryside, Thatchers Cottage is one of ten delightful converted barns which form Rudge Farm Cottages, and where you will find comfortable ac...

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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 Chestnuts

Oxfordshire Coastal Stay

Situated in the beautiful village of Shilton, this multi-award winning cottage is a perfect Cotswolds Hideaway. The Chestnuts has been lovingly restored and refurbished througho...

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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 £624 Cornwall Hideaways

Haven 36

Truro Carnon Downs Coastal Stay

Nestled in a serene rural setting, this delightful two-bedroom cottage enjoys a convenient location near both the bustling city of Truro and the lively port town of Falmouth. Of...

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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 £726 Dorset Hideaways

Oakwood Cottage

Hamptworth Coastal Stay

Located in the peaceful village of Hamptworth, close to the New Forest National Park and the highly regarded Hamptworth Golf & Country Club, Oakwood Cottage offers a stylish cou...

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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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From £596 Rural Retreats

Stella

Vale Of Glamorgan Coastal Stay

In association with Trinity House, we are pleased to present Stella at Nash Point Lighthouse. One of two former lighthouse keeper's cottages available on the Glamorgan Heritage ...

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Cornwall Excellent