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.
Best dog friendly beaches in Cornwall
Watergate Bay is dog friendly all year round, but there are many dog friendly beaches to choose from in Cornwall.
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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.
Read moreWarrior of the Surf
Standing at 15ft tall, the giant Warrior of the Surf is the latest addition to the Bay. Created by local sculptor Richard Austin.
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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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16 benefits to a sauna | Watergate Bay
16 reasons why a sauna is good for you and why you should take some time in our Finnish sea-view sauna.
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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!
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Download our colouring book
Download, print and colour in one of Maia Walczak's distinctive illustrations. There are three to choose from.
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Sand art at Watergate Bay
Trains bursting out of tunnels, castles, a giant gorilla. A galloping polo horse. This is sand art at Watergate Bay.
Read moreBlack bean and mushroom chilli recipe
Simple, adaptable, nutritious and vegan. Executive chef, Neil Haydock shares his smoked black bean and mushroom chilli.
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Limoncello fizz cocktail recipe
From organic lemons comes this organic Cornish Limoncello from Atlantic Distillery, created a few miles away from the hotel.
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Portobello mushroom fries recipe | The Beach Hut
The Beach Hut portabello mushroom fries have gained a cult following since they first appeared on The Living Space menu. Perfect for dunking with homemade aioli.
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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