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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The Manger

Devon Coastal Stay

Perched in an elevated position within the Blackdown Hills National Landscape. The Manger offers memorable views along the length of the spectacular Yarty valley. The tranquil s...

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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 £569 Cornwall Hideaways

Whitewood

St Ives Hayle Coastal Stay

Tucked away in a peaceful pocket of west Cornwall, within easy reach of Gwithian, Hayle and St Ives, this eco-conscious barn conversion offers luxury living and the utmost comfo...

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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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From £508 Dorset Hideaways

Bramble

Dorchester And Ansty Coastal Stay

Bramble offers generous luxury en-suite accommodation for up to four guests, with stylish features including a copper bath and shower tray, a modern wood burning stove and a din...

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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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Barn at West Acres

Dorset Coastal Stay

Located on the edge of the quaint village of Winterborne Kingston, the Barn at West Acres is a wonderful holiday home with stylish, single-storey accommodation and level access ...

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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 Dove House

Kersey Coastal Stay

Located in Kersey, The Dove House is an elegant and luxuriously finished cabin-style holiday cottage set in peaceful Suffolk countryside. It is the perfect choice for a quiet ro...

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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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Sunnyside Barn

Truro Penstraze Coastal Stay

Sunnyside Barn is a beautifully converted barn that accommodates six guests, featuring oak doors and slate window sills. It is conveniently situated in the picturesque Hamlet 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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Trevose Penthouse

Newquay Newquay Coastal Stay

Enjoy the amazing views overlooking Newquay from this spacious luxury apartment, arranged over two floors with a large open-plan living accommodation and two spacious wrap-aroun...

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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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Lletty

Conwy Coastal Stay

Lletty is one of 10 self-catering cottages on The Bodnant Estate, a strikingly beautiful agricultural estate in North Wales. Set in hilly and wooded countryside in the lower rea...

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Cornwall Excellent