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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Cornwall's best kept secrets
We've made a list some of Cornwall's best kept secrets, but shh don't tell anyone!
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Top ten Cornish beaches to watch the sunset
The hour before the sun finally dips below the horizon is a magical time, especially in Cornwall. Here are our top ten Cornish beaches to watch the sunset.
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A guide to Cornish seaweed
Wild seaweed and its health and culinary benefits have only just started to be appreciated.
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What to pack for a trip to Cornwall
It's sometimes hard to know what to pack when you go on holiday, however, there are a few essentials that we suggest you don't leave home without.
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Best restaurants
Here is our selection of favourite restaurants, including some more unusual alfresco dining options on the north Cornwall coast.
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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