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.
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New Beach Lofts Artist Impressions
Get a first look at our plans for the beach lofts, opening spring 2021 in the building previously home to Fifteen restaurant.
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The Beatles at Watergate Bay
On September 13th, 1967 The Beatles made their way to Newquay where they stopped off at Watergate Bay to film part of the Magical Mystery Tour .
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A new home for Emily Scott
Following the success of her 2020 summer pop-up, chef Emily Scott opened a restaurant overlooking the beach.
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Fast times
We're devouring 'fast casual' dining the world over. Gareth May tucks into the global food trend that's found its way to Cornish shores.
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7 inspiring outdoor fitness videos
We've collected seven of our favourite outdoor fitness videos shot in striking wild locations.
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Surf therapy podcast with the Wave Project
Meet Jo Taylor, founder of the Wave Project. The first in the world to offer 'surfing on prescription' to children with mental health needs.
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Extreme hot chocolate recipe
The Beach Hut is famous for its Extreme hot chocolate and now you can make it for yourself by following our recipe.
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A guide to Cornish seaweed
Wild seaweed and its health and culinary benefits have only just started to be appreciated.
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Producing Cornish Sea Salt
The crew at Cornish Sea Salt have had to think outside the box somewhat and recreate nature without having to rely on the climate.
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Lemon drizzle recipe
A pairing of lemon drizzle sponge, rhubarb and clotted cream and a simple method make this dessert ideal for dinner parties.
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Power of photography
Intrigued by ideas of how sight translates into emotion, we asked two photographers to explore the evocative power of photography.
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Watergate 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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