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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Why a holiday is good for your sleep
Sleep is a source of anxiety for many children and parents. Getting a good night's sleep is essential for a child's growth and development, not to mention your well-being and sanity as a parent.
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Top ten tips for a beginner kitesurfer
Kitesurfing is a form of kite boarding that's specific to wave riding. It's the ultimate connection between wind and waves.
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Why choose swimming?
Learn how swimming can improve your fitness without impacting your joints.
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Orange and passionfruit mojito recipe
A non-alcoholic 'mocktail' with inspiration taken from the well-loved mojito. The usual suspects, mint and lime, but with orange juice, passionfruit puree and grenadine.
Read moreWarmth and wave
Introducing a limited edition Wave Project dryrobe庐. 100% of the profits from each sale will go towards supporting the charity.
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Raspberry gin cocktail recipe
A refreshing gin-based cocktail, with cream of coconut, lime, mint and raspberry.
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Cornish Scones Recipe
Take a look at Neil Haydock's recipe for Cornish Scones using Rodda's Cornish clotted cream.
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Strawberries and lemon meringue recipe
Our recipe with Cornish heritage strawberries, complimented with light and creamy white chocolate mousse and classic lemon meringue.
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Umami mushrooms recipe
Large field mushrooms, strips of cavolo nero, fresh sourdough and an umami dressing with ginger, garlic and grape molasses.
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Perennial passions
Drinks writer Alice Lascelles dives into the delicious world of botanical experimentation.
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Breaststroke is the best stroke
Breaststroke has been getting a bad press for years. But, professional swim coach Salim says it's time to embrace the underdog.
Read moreRip Curl Grom Search
The Rip Curl Europe competition returns this year with events at the best surf spots in Europe.
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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