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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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Jackdaws of Watergate Bay | A clattering in the sky
We spoke to local ecologist and lecturer John Blackburn to learn more about our local Jackdaw colony- from facial recognition, to high level showing off.
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Lost Garden Pineapple
120 bottles of rum were made by Trevethan distillers from the pineapples grown at Heligan Gardens, read the full story.
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Storm bathing
Could storm bathing be your next cold shower? Staying in winter can give you a new perspective on a Cornish storm
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Ten things to do when staying at Watergate Bay
Here is a list of our top ten things to do whilst you are staying at Watergate, both close by and further afield.
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Ten benefits being by sea
From better sleep to boosted social bonds, discover ten science-backed benefits proximity to the ocean brings. (6 minute read)
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The King's Troop visit Watergate Bay
The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery gunners came to exercise their horses on Watergate Bay beach.
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The history of Watergate Bay hotel
Watergate Bay Hotel's history stretches back to 1900. It's been through some radical changes since then and here, we'll tell you all about them!
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Virtual wallpaper backgrounds
We've gathered a few downloadable images from Watergate Bay to breathe some sea air into your working day.
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Barbecue at Watergate Bay
You know it's summer when people are barbecuing on the beach at Watergate Bay! Follow our barbecue ideas and recipes and enjoy!
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Ten best beaches in Cornwall
Cornwall is truly a county of unspoiled natural beauty, especially when it comes to its beaches, here are our pick of the top ten!
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Top ten places to swim in Cornwall
From the sea to outdoor lido's to indoor pools to rivers, there are so many amazing places to swim in Cornwall, and we've chosen our top ten!
Read moreBoardmasters festival
Along the coast path from Watergate Bay, you'll find the UK's biggest surf and music festival.
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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