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Water quality across Welsh beaches is tested and reported by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) throughout the summer bathing season.

Best Beaches in Wales | Pembrokeshire, Gower & North Wales

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Wales Excellent

Rest Bay Porthcawl

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Caerfai

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Wales Excellent

Barmouth

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Wales Excellent

Trecco Bay Porthcawl

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From £467 Rural Retreats

Ty Ucha'r Ffordd

Conwy Coastal Stay

This a pretty stone cottage on the Bodnant Estate stands in a secluded position above the Eglwysbach valley with spectacular views towards the Snowdonia Mountains with accommoda...

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Wales Excellent

Craig Du Beach Central

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Castle Beach, Tenby

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Wales Excellent

Penbryn

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Anglesey Excellent

Traeth Lligwy

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From £1,144 Rural Retreats

Chart House (10 Guests)

Pembrokeshire Coastal Stay

This stunning Grade II listed property is the ideal year round seaside escape for families, friends and couples alike. Situated just 80 yards from an award-winning sandy beach, ...

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Wales Excellent

Morfa Nefyn

🐶 Dog Friendly 🏄 Surf Spot 🛟 Lifeguarded

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Anglesey Excellent

Aberffraw

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Wales Excellent

Aberdyfi Rural

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Wales Excellent

Llangrannog

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From £644 Rural Retreats

Garth Iwrch

Conwy Coastal Stay

This beautiful secluded farmhouse on the Bodnant Estate, is high on the shoulder of a valley with magnificent views towards the Denbigh moors. It retains many period features in...

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Anglesey Excellent

Silver Bay Rhoscolyn

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Wales Excellent

Fairbourne

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Wales Excellent

Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Freshwater East

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From £430 Rural Retreats

Showman's Wagon

Gwynedd Coastal Stay

This renovated 1950s fairground travelling-van overlooks the Mawddach Estuary near Dolgellau in the southern reaches of the Snowdonia National Park. Situated at the head of the ...

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Wales Excellent

Llanishen Reservoir

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Wales Excellent

Pendine

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Penally

1 tip

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Manorbier

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From £777 Rural Retreats

Bryndelyn

Ceredigion Coastal Stay

Escape to a luxurious restored 1800s stone cottage in West Wales. Tucked away in a quiet hamlet Bryndelyn is an idyllic peaceful place for couples and families alike who want to...

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abermawr

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Wales Excellent

Llyn Padarn

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Wales Excellent

Southerndown

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Wales Excellent

Caswell Bay

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From £616 Rural Retreats

Garth Iwrch

Conwy Coastal Stay

This beautiful secluded farmhouse on the Bodnant Estate, is high on the shoulder of a valley with magnificent views towards the Denbigh moors. It retains many period features in...

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Anglesey Excellent

Llanddwyn

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abereiddy

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Wales Excellent

Tal-y-Bont

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Wales Excellent

Porth Neigwl

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From £1,305 Rural Retreats

Dolbelidr

Denbighshire Coastal Stay

Dolbelidr is a charming Grade II* arts and crafts style house set in the beautiful vale of Clwyd, making it the perfect setting for a special gathering of extended family or fri...

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Coppet Hall

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Wales Excellent

Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias

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Wales Excellent

Aberdyfi

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Wales Excellent

Colwyn Bay

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From £2,546 Rural Retreats

Wern Manor

Gwynedd Coastal Stay

Wern Manor is a magnificent Grade II listed manor house situated between Porthmadog and Criccieth. Whether you enjoy exploring the 15 acre grounds or indulging in the games room...

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Wales Excellent