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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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Discover the north end of Watergate Bay beach
Find out what to expect at Watergate Bay's far north end
Read moreJackdaws 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.
Read moreBlack 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
Read moreLazy 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.
Read moreEnglish National Surfing Championships
Surfing England returns to Watergate Bay for the 2024 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships.
Read moreThe 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..
Read moreTwelve Trees of Christmas
This December, we're telling twelve inspiring sustainability tales across twelve trees here at Watergate Bay.
Read moreLost Garden Pineapple
120 bottles of rum were made by Trevethan distillers from the pineapples grown at Heligan Gardens, read the full story.
Read moreApple & rhubarb sour mocktail
A non-alcoholic apple and rhubarb sour with apple juice, lemon and foaming bitters.
Read moreBlood orange & cranberry fizz cocktail recipe
From St Ives comes this unique blood orange gin, mixed with Cointreau, cranberry juice, and topped with champagne.
Read moreFiggy Pudding martini recipe
The Figgy Pudding in this cocktail comes from Tarquins. Our twist includes cider brandy from Fowey Valley. A proper Cornish cocktail.
Read moreStorm bathing
Could storm bathing be your next cold shower? Staying in winter can give you a new perspective on a Cornish storm
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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