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 2024

This year’s Twelve Drinks of Christmas menu serves up a sparkling flavour of the Bay. Find out more.

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Hot Honey Margarita

A spicy twist on a classic margarita, with Ocho Reposado tequila, lime, Cointreau and hot honey.

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The Matterhorn

"With its nostalgic notes of Toblerone and amaretto, The Matterhorn cocktail sums up that Christmassy feeling for me” - Meg Clark, resident mixologist

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Love & lemons

Made with our own Watergate Bay x Loveday Gin; balancing the lively freshness of lemon verbena with the creamy floral notes of coastal chamomile and elderflower

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Blackberry & Vanilla Bramble

Discover the recipe for our Blackberry & Vanilla Bramble, featuring our new Watergate Bay x Loveday Gin and finished with frosted blackberries.

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Banana Rum Old Fashioned

Warming flavours of winter spices, toasted banana bread and dark chocolate, this take on an Old fashioned features sustainable discarded banana peel rum.

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