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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Indigo Barn

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Surrounded by the Holkham Estate, Indigo Barn sits on the edge of the Stiffkey Valley in Warham, offering sweeping views across rolling pastureland towards the chalk ridges that...

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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 £293 Rural Retreats

Rowan Retreat

Coastal Stay

Rowan Retreat is set in the beautiful grounds of Blencowe Hall, in a secluded spot on the banks of the River Petteril. This little hut is the perfect place for those looking for...

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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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From £480 Rural Retreats

Chantry Cottage (4)

Dorset Coastal Stay

Located in a tranquil setting close to historic Forde Abbey, charming Chantry Cottage is ideally situated within beautiful West Dorset and close to the borders of Somerset and D...

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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 £531 Cornwall Hideaways

Mews Cottage

Lizard Helston Coastal Stay

Less than five miles south of Helston, Mews Cottage has been renovated to a 5-star standard and is beautifully furnished. It is set within its own private courtyard has recently...

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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 £406 Dorset Hideaways

Blackmoor View Cottage

Sherborne And Sherborne Coastal Stay

Surrounded by the beautiful Dorset countryside, Blackmoor View Cottage is a charming stone barn conversion featuring high ceilings and characterful exposed beams. Set on Manor F...

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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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Wolmers Barn (4)

Suffolk Coastal Stay

Tucked away in the peaceful village of Stonham Aspal, Wolmers Barn is a secluded Suffolk countryside retreat perfect for couples and families looking to escape the everyday. Spe...

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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 £485 Cornwall Hideaways

The Little Roundhouse

Polzeath Roserrow Coastal Stay

Tucked between the golden sands of Polzeath and the charming village of St Minver, The Little Roundhouse is a unique, architect-designed retreat for up to six guests. With sweep...

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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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St Andrews

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Located just a stone’s throw from the rolling waves of Polzeath beach, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, St Andrews is situated in the heart of Roserrow Estate and offer...

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Dorset Excellent