Dinner inclusive
Four nights with breakfast and dinner included
Christmas break
Expect family activities in the games room, wreath workshops, (hobby) reindeer racing on the beach, Father Christmas in The Living Space snug, seasonal festive menus throughout.
Christmas at the Bay
Here's a taste of what we've got planned so far... Keep checking back as we'll be adding more throughout the year.
Mince pies and mulled wine
Sink back and take in the views
Father Christmas
With gifts for all the children
Your choice of room
Festive menus
Cocktail menus and festive feasts in our restaurants
Live music
Sounding out from The Living Space snug
Wreathmaking workshops
And drop in craft activities
Kids' Zone
Festive activities and supervised sessions
Surf lessons and hire
Surf sessions and boxing day dips
What to expect
Book our four night Christmas house party and stay with us from 23 - 27 December.
Arrive early. Drop your shoes and settle down overlooking the waves, with a mulled wine and freshly baked mince pies. Explore the beach at your own pace, or catch a wave on a surf lesson. In the afternoon, unleash your creativity at our wreath-making workshop, followed by an hour or two in Swim Club.
As the sun begins to set, think about dinner in Zacry's, The Beach Hut, or The Living Space. Throughout the day, little ones can join sessions in Kids' Zone, while the evening hums with live music. This is Christmas at Watergate Bay.
Spend the morning crafting your own hobby reindeer in Kids' Zone. Father Christmas preparation stations are underway with reindeer food, carrots and mince pies. And, as the day turns into night get together to sing carols around the beach bonfire, with a hot chocolate in hand.
Happy Christmas / Nadelik Lowen!
Today is for taking it easy and making it up as you go along. Take a walk on the beach, unwind in Swim Club or sink into the arm chairs in the ocean room.
Breakfast and storytime with Father Christmas in The Living Space snug with gifts for the children.
Celebrate Christmas Day lunch in The Beach Hut and The Living Space dining room, and an evening festive buffet in the The Living Space dining room.
A Boxing Day dip for the hardy, free surf hire from Wavehunters, festive pancake art in the Kids' Zone games room and supervised sessions and entertainment throughout the day.
As the sun sets, live music in The Living Space begins.
One final breakfast and a dip in the pool. Little ones can join the festive cinema while parents pack the car, before we say goodbye, until next year!
New Year by the sea
Our New Year three-night dinner inclusive break starts on the 30 December until 2 January, but you can stay as long as you like.
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