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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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Fast times
We're devouring 'fast casual' dining the world over. Gareth May tucks into the global food trend that's found its way to Cornish shores.
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Extreme hot chocolate recipe
The Beach Hut is famous for its Extreme hot chocolate and now you can make it for yourself by following our recipe.
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Producing Cornish Sea Salt
The crew at Cornish Sea Salt have had to think outside the box somewhat and recreate nature without having to rely on the climate.
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Lemon drizzle recipe
A pairing of lemon drizzle sponge, rhubarb and clotted cream and a simple method make this dessert ideal for dinner parties.
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Blueberry gin and rose collins recipe
Curio Blueberry and Lime Gin, a few drops of rose water, soda water and a handful of blueberries.
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Spider crab poke recipe
Plenty of white meat which is sweeter and meatier makes this spider crab dish a firm favorite in Zacry's.
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Introducing No.1 Cubs
No.1 Cubs has come a long way in a short time, we caught up with co-founder Matt Butler to hear the Cubs story - from all day brunches to bear-hugging parasols in the autumn gales.
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Grilled halloumi burger recipe
Swap your beef burger for halloumi and you've got a surprisingly healthy vegetarian alternative. Here's how we serve our grilled halloumi burger at The Beach Hut.
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Emily's chocolate mousse recipe
A pudding that is rarely met with anything but delight. A mousse that is rich but light. Top with Rodda's clotted cream or delicious with vanilla ice cream.
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Meet: Ramesh Swaminathan
We catch up with Beach Hut chef, Ramesh to find out his impression of Cornwall's food scene and what being part of Watergate Bay means to him.
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Chocolate mousse
Everyone loves chocolate mousse, and now you can make your own at home! Follow this recipe from The Living Space at Watergate Bay Hotel and enjoy!
Read moreBlack bean and mushroom chilli recipe
Simple, adaptable, nutritious and vegan. Executive chef, Neil Haydock shares his smoked black bean and mushroom chilli.
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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