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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Our boardgames menu
We've ramped up our boardgame collection in The Living Space snug, as recommended by friends of Watergate Bay. Discover what to expect.
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Get 'The Living Space' look
We're often asked about the artists and the suppliers behind the textures and features of The Living Space at Watergate Bay.
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An artist's motivation
Find out what motivates artist Emma Solley to capture emotional moments and the story behind her latest image.
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Meet: Florist Emily Talling
Each week, Emily Talling fills The Living Space with colour, scent and spirit with her homegrown flowers. We catch up with her to talk all things seasonal.
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Finding your rhythm | Stories
Why does the shift from winter to spring affect our minds? What rhythms and routines should we follow and which should we challenge?
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High times at low tide
The annual battle between darkness and light, day and night, comes to a head on the spring equinox. And with it comes a celestial tug on the ocean that makes for some extra low (and high) tides.
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Rice, rhubarb & gingerbread recipe
Desserts don't come much more comforting than a good serving of rice pudding. Executive Chef Neil Haydock puts his twist on the classic with rhubarb and a gingerbread crumb.
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Beets, orange, hazelnut salad recipe
Summer beetroots, punchy garlic houmous, mixed leaves with candied orange and a sherry vinegar dressing, scattered with toasted hazelnuts. Find this dish on the Beach Hut menu, or follow the recipe and make at home.
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Solo travel in Cornwall
We asked travel writer, journalist and digital content specialist, Lottie Gross, to stay at Watergate Bay... By herself.
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Northern lights
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis are rarely seen as far south as Cornwall, but thanks to recent clear skies the light spectacle was captured by an astrophotographer, Mark Hobbs.
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What is seasoning?
Seasoning is so much more than just salt and pepper. We find out what seasoning is, why should we use it? And which sort should we use?
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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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