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

Porthmeor

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Cornwall Excellent

Maenporth

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Cornwall Excellent

Vault Beach

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Cornwall Excellent

Polzeath

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From £511 Rural Retreats

Harbour Lights

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Harbour Lights is a beautifully appointed first-floor holiday apartment just a short stroll from the golden sands of Lusty Glaze Beach, home to a popular beachfront restaurant w...

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Cornwall Excellent

Gwynver

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Cornwall Excellent

Polkerris

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Cornwall Excellent

Gyllyngvase

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthgwidden

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From £723 Rural Retreats

Round Island

Cornwall Coastal Stay

The largest of six former lighthouse keepers' cottages located on the southern-most tip of mainland Britain, Round Island is a four bedroom, dog friendly property with dazzling ...

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Cornwall Excellent

Booby's Bay

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Cornwall Excellent

Church Cove

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Cornwall Excellent

Mawgan Porth

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Cornwall Excellent

Watergate Bay

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From £756 Rural Retreats

Rexton House

Vale Of Glamorgan Coastal Stay

Rexton House is light and spacious property, tucked away in the beautiful seaside town of Llanwit Major. This comfortable property is the perfect base to explore the local area ...

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthkidney Sands

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Cornwall Excellent

Upton Towans

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthallow

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Cornwall Excellent

Kennack Sands

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From £482 Cornwall Hideaways

9 Bredon Court

Newquay Fistral Coastal Stay

Bredon Court 9 is a spacious ground-floor apartment that offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal charm. Located just moments from Newquay’s vibrant town ce...

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Cornwall Excellent

Lusty Glaze

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Cornwall Excellent

Praa Sands East

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Cornwall Excellent

Daymer Bay

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Cornwall Excellent

Tregonhawke

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From £642 Rural Retreats

Peacock Cottage

Devon Coastal Stay

This sweet detached stone cottage exudes cosy living and utmost comfort. With an inviting sitting room, warmly lit by the characterful wood burning stove, a fully equipped kitch...

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Cornwall Excellent

Perranuthnoe

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Cornwall Excellent

Crackington Haven

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Cornwall Excellent

Widemouth Sand

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Cornwall Excellent

Hayle Towans

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From £419 Rural Retreats

Pilgrims Rest

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Pilgrims Rest, situated in an ideal location close to the water sports haven of Rock and the excellent surfing beach of Polzeath, is a delightful two bedroom barn conversion whi...

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Cornwall Excellent

Fistral North

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Cornwall Excellent

Trevone Bay

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Cornwall Excellent

Penzance

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Cornwall Excellent

Portreath

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From £1,158 Rural Retreats

Claytons Cottage

Gloucestershire Coastal Stay

Set in stunning countryside within a small privately owned estate just outside Lower Oddington, Claytons Cottage is a very comfortable and well-appointed semi-detached Cotswold ...

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Cornwall Excellent

Chapel Porth

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthtowan

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Cornwall Excellent

Constantine Bay

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Cornwall Excellent

Wherry Town

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From £1,620 Cornwall Hideaways

Rosevean House

St Agnes St Agnes Coastal Stay

Believed to have been built for the Captain of the Mines, Rosevean House is a rarity on the North Coast of Cornwall. It is a substantial six double bedroom property located in t...

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Cornwall Excellent