Artist in residence: sand art with Sonia Shomalzadeh
During her recent artist’s residency at Watergate Bay, we captured sand artist, Sonia at work from above, using the beach as a giant natural canvas.
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What to do during your stay
A selection of things to do at Watergate Bay including walking routes, cycling, family-friendly activities, where to eat, surf and wild swim.
The hotel
Beach walks, a choice of restaurants, hot tub with a view, surf in the waves. Kids' Zone activities, barbecues and beach rambling.
Swimming spots
Dip into our Atlantic facing infinity pool in Swim Club, or venture further to seek out tidal pools, sheltered bays, and geothermal pools.
Walks
Discover beach, coast path and woodland walks near Watergate Bay and further afield.
Surfing lessons
Explore surfing lessons, equipment hire and book a session with the Extreme Academy surf school right on the beach.
Restaurants
Explore our top restaurant choices in north Cornwall, freshly caught seafood, alfresco dining and locally sourced produce.
Cycle trails
Woodlands and coast paths, traffic-free cycle routes all within a 30-minute drive.
Dog friendly beaches
Watergate Bay is dog-friendly all year round, but there are lots of other dog friendly beaches on the north coast of Cornwall.
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Supplier stories: Origin Coffee
Savour that coffee-by-the-sea moment at Watergate Bay Hotel. Origin coffee, roasted here in Cornwall, is infused with a story of passion and precision that connects each sip back to small coffee farms on the tropical belt. We catch up with Stephen Gray, Head of Coffee, to hear all about it.
Read moreHow to photograph a sunset at Watergate Bay
Cornwall based filmmaker and photographer Ben Battell talks to us about capturing the perfect sunset. Discover Ben’s professional pointers for capturing shots that go beyond “what you see on everyone else's Instagram feeds”:
Read moreMeet: Artist in residence Sonia Shomalzadeh
We caught up with sand artist Sonia Shomalzadeh ahead of her residency at Watergate Bay from 7–10 June 2025, when she’ll be creating life-size wildlife drawings of endangered marine species on the beach.
Read moreSupplier stories: Padstow Kitchen Garden
Padstow Kitchen Garden supplies Watergate Bay Hotel with the freshest seasonal produce, grown sustainably overlooking the Camel Estuary in Padstow. Meet the farmer putting nature first for the best possible taste.
Read moreOur Restaurants: Meet Chris
Chris Eden has been busy evolving our food game and reimagining the menus across Zacry's, The Living Space and The Beach Hut. Meet Chris and hear what makes him tick.
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