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.
Sloe gin spritz recipe
Juniper, sloes and notes of orange and lemon zest, cinnamon, clove and nutmeg make up The Wrecking Coast's honey sloe gin liqueur.
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The Beach Huts crab linguine
Crab linguine is a very simple dish that only uses a few ingredients. It's a popular Beach Hut dish so we thought we'd share the recipe with you.
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12 drinks of Christmas
We're popping the cork on the festive season and transporting you to Cornwall's most enchanting locations with our 12 Drinks of Christmas.
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Nina Brooke - artist in residence
Local seascape artist Nina Brooke took up residency at Watergate Bay in September, sketching and painting in various spaces around the hotel and on the beach.
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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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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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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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Winter colada recipe
Winter white with flakes of coconut, a thick and creamy cocktail with spiced Golden Barrel Aged Rum.
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Wellbeing benefits of the sea
There's a growing body of evidence suggesting the sea could actually be vital for your health, we take a look at the reasons why.
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The best colour in the world
Find out how G.F Smith found the best colour in the world with a study involving more than 25,000 people from all over the world.
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Penguin summer reads
Our top six summer reads from Penguin, paired with a different Watergate Bay drink.
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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