Stories from the Bay
Watergate Bay Hotel is so close to the sea you can watch the surfers from the pool. It’s about the balance in life: getting among the elements, eating and drinking well, having a good time with family and friends.
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The magic of modern board games
What makes a good game? From a shared experience to the science of play, games aficionado Sam Crosby digs into modern board games.
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Our boardgames menu
We've ramped up our boardgame collection in The Living Space snug, as recommended by friends of Watergate Bay. Discover what to expect.
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An artist's motivation
Find out what motivates artist Emma Solley to capture emotional moments and the story behind her latest image.
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Solo travel in Cornwall
We asked travel writer, journalist and digital content specialist, Lottie Gross, to stay at Watergate Bay... By herself.
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Perspectives: Melissa Hemsley
Listen to Melissa Hemsley talk about her stay at Watergate Bay, the importance of seasonal food and of maximising eating time, to minimising food waste.
Read morePerspectives: Owen Tozer | Watergate Bay Hotel
Watch the film: Owen Tozer shares Watergate wavescapes and reflections, shot in black and white film.
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Artist in residence: Jethro Jackson
Our Cornish artist in residence, Jethro Jackson, created a series of work inspired by kitesurfers, footsteps in the sand and the rugged coastline 'Four days in September'.
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A fish-eye view
Nick Pumphrey travels the globe shooting professionally. In this photo essay, Nick turns his camera eye to the waters off Watergate Bay at daybreak.
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Perspectives of Watergate Bay
Discover a filmmaker's, writer's and artist's perspective as we delve into each experience at Watergate Bay.
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Work-life balance | Hattie Garlick
Is it really possible to mix work with family holiday time, and do either thing well? Telegraph journalist, Hattie Garlick tells up how...
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Lazy loft living - A Danny North photo story
Acclaimed photographer Danny North captures the spirit and energy of our beach lofts experience through his unique lens.
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Twelve Trees of Christmas
Last December we told twelve inspiring sustainability tales across twelve trees here at Watergate Bay.
Read moreWatergate Bay on Film
Our films of what you can discover at Watergate Bay beach and Watergate Bay Hotel on the north Cornwall coast.
Events calendar
On a blustery September evening 500 people came to Watergate Bay to watch the first ever polo match to be played on a beach in the UK. Ten years on it became firmly established in the Cornwall event calendar drawing crowds of over 10,000.
Polo on the Beach
Polo on the Beach was always designed to break down the elitist barriers associated with polo, letting as many people as possible have a taste of this dynamic, action-packed spectacle, capturing their imagination and inspiring them to try something new.
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