How is the Top 100 list compiled?

The ranking factors in government water quality compliance scores, RNLI lifeguard status, visitor feedback, environmental awards, and local amenities.

Official Top 100 UK Beaches

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Norfolk Excellent

Wells

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South East Excellent

Shoreham Beach

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South East Excellent

Hayling Eastoke

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South East Excellent

Whitecliff Bay

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From £539 Rural Retreats

The Stables

Cornwall 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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Dorset Excellent

Bournemouth Manor Steps

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Dorset Excellent

Poole Harbour Lake

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Devon Excellent

Exmouth

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Devon Excellent

Bovisand

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From £306 Rural Retreats

Little Owls Barn

Herefordshire Coastal Stay

Little Owls Barn is a cosy barn conversion nestled amongst apple and pear orchards in the heart of beautiful Herefordshire countryside. This delightful cottage is the perfect ba...

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Wales Excellent

Rest Bay Porthcawl

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Caerfai

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South East Excellent

Bracklesham Bay

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Cornwall Excellent

Cawsand

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The Town House at Muntham

Devon Coastal Stay

With its own private hot tub, this spacious and luxurious property comfortably accommodates five guests, and is situated in an enviable position within the popular resort of Tor...

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Yorkshire Excellent

Wilsthorpe

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North East Excellent

Seaton Carew North Gare

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Devon Excellent

Putsborough

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Devon Excellent

Warfleet Creek, Dart Estuary

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From £688 Rural Retreats

Mallow Lodge (6)

Northumberland Coastal Stay

Mallow Lodge is a contemporary eco-lodge situated in a quarry, with stunning views of the sheer stone walls. With a secluded, south-facing decking area outside and a cosy open-p...

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Norfolk Excellent

Gorleston Beach

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South East Excellent

Cotswold Country Park and Beach

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Kent Excellent

Sheerness

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South East Excellent

Colwell Bay

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From £431 Rural Retreats

8 Fernhill

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Elegantly furnished and beautifully appointed, 8 Fernhill is part of a luxurious development of apartments boasting spectacular sea views and a short walk to the beach.

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Devon Excellent

Seaton (Devon)

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Devon Excellent

Breakwater Beach (Shoalstone)

1 tip

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthcurnick

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Wales Excellent

Barmouth

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The Tower

Essex Coastal Stay

For a break with a difference, how about a holiday in an award-winning landmark? The Tower is a converted water tower, decorated in the classic, utilitarian style of the 1930s b...

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North East Excellent

Blyth South Beach

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Cornwall Excellent

Millendreath

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthpean

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Cornwall Excellent

Gorran Haven Little Perhaver

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From £459 Rural Retreats

The Langley Tarne

Cornwall Coastal Stay

This romantic bolt-hole for two sits in the picturesque Cornish fishing village of Mousehole, 3 miles west of Penzance A short scenic bus ride that runs every 20 minutes to and ...

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Devon Excellent

Hartland Quay

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Wales Excellent

Trecco Bay Porthcawl

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Wales Excellent

Craig Du Beach Central

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Dorset Excellent

Bournemouth Southbourne

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From £499 Rural Retreats

Labrador Lodge

Wiltshire Coastal Stay

Labrador Lodge is the perfect place for couples seeking a peaceful escape or a relaxing break exploring the glorious Wiltshire countryside. Equally an ideal place for a sole tra...

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Dorset Excellent