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.
Stargazy salted caramel hot chocolate recipe
Caramel, Cornish sea salt and gorse flower rum warmed through with your choice of hot chocolate, makes a thick and indulgent drink ideal for colder winter nights.
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Malted lemon pancakes recipe
There's nothing wrong with the old classic. But if you want to build on from sugar and lemon, why not give our malted lemon pancakes with lemon curd and blueberries a go?
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Fish & chips recipe | The Beach Hut
Learn how we make our batter to fry your own fish at home, or book a table and eat overlooking the horizon as the sun sets out at sea.
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Cornish Christmas punch recipe
A Christmas punch that can be made in advance, heat up when needed or share among friends.
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Hash it up recipe | The Beach Hut
Caramelised, balsamic red onions and potato hash with salami slices, red peppers and runny eggs. A dish packed with flavour, follow the recipe below and make it at home.
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Tarquins bramble cocktail recipe
British blackberry and Cornish honey Tarquins gin, lemon and Atlantic cassis in our version of a bramble.
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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.
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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