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.

Ten things to do when staying with us

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.

Wild and not so wild swimming 

Walks

Discover beach, coast path and woodland walks near  Watergate Bay and further afield. 

Explore walking routes

Surfing lessons

Explore surfing lessons, equipment hire and book a session with the Extreme Academy surf school right on the beach.

Wavehunters

Further afield

Events, attractions and things to do in Cornwall. 

Things to do in Cornwall

Restaurants

Explore our top restaurant choices in north Cornwall, freshly caught seafood, alfresco dining and locally sourced produce. 

Best restaurants in north Cornwall

Cycle trails

Woodlands and coast paths, traffic-free cycle routes all within a 30-minute drive. 

Cycle trails

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.

Ten best dog friendly beaches

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Twelve drinks of Christmas 2025

Discover the flavours and colours of this years Twelve Drinks of Christmas, as explained by local mixologist Meg Clark.

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Jolly Bolly

Our celebratory sparkling Champagne Bollinger cocktail, brought to life with seasonal notes of citrus and mulled spices.

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Coast Path G&T

Taste the flavours of a Cornish coast path in full bloom, with this enlivening mix of sloe, lemon, elderflower and mint.

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Lemon & Rosemary Spritz

Discover the harmonious zesty and herbal taste of our very own Watergate Bay x Loveday Gin in this refreshing, spirit-lifting spritz.

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Cherry Negroni

Let this fruity take on a Negroni be the cherry on top of your celebrations, with Luxardo cherry, Campari and our lemony Watergate Bay x Loveday Gin.

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Watergate Whiteout

With decadent dessert flavours of banana bread, coffee, maple and sea salt, this Watergate spin on a White Russian features sustainable rum made from discarded banana peel.

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