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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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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.

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Warmth 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.

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Rip Curl Grom Search

The Rip Curl Europe competition returns this year with events at the best surf spots in Europe.

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Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall at Watergate Bay

In May 2006 Fifteen Cornwall opened its doors for the first time to the people of Cornwall.

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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.

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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.

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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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