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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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Events in the Bay

Discover the north end of Watergate Bay beach

Find out what to expect at Watergate Bay's far north end

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Jackdaws of Watergate Bay | A clattering in the sky

We spoke to local ecologist and lecturer John Blackburn to learn more about our local Jackdaw colony- from facial recognition, to high level showing off.

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Black Forest Gateau cocktail recipe

A clarified milk punch cocktail recipe with Tarquins black cherry gin, cherry liquor, lemon juice, double cream, and whole milk.聽

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Lazy loft living - A Danny North photo story

Acclaimed photographer Danny North captures the spirit and energy of our beach lofts experience through his unique lens.

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English National Surfing Championships

Surfing England returns to Watergate Bay for the 2024 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships.

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The Cornish story behind our Jack Frost cocktail

Built in the 1930's, and sheltered on Summerleaze Beach, Bude sea pool provides the inspiration for Jack Frost, our rum based Christmas cocktail from Cornish Distilling Co..

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Twelve Trees of Christmas

This December, we're telling twelve inspiring sustainability tales across twelve trees here at Watergate Bay.

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Lost Garden Pineapple

120 bottles of rum were made by Trevethan distillers from the pineapples grown at Heligan Gardens, read the full story.

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Apple & rhubarb sour mocktail

A non-alcoholic apple and rhubarb sour with apple juice, lemon and foaming bitters.

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Blood orange & cranberry fizz cocktail recipe

From St Ives comes this unique blood orange gin, mixed with Cointreau, cranberry juice, and topped with champagne.

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Figgy Pudding martini recipe

The Figgy Pudding in this cocktail comes from Tarquins. Our twist includes cider brandy from Fowey Valley. A proper Cornish cocktail.

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Storm bathing

Could storm bathing be your next cold shower? Staying in winter can give you a new perspective on a Cornish storm

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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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