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.
Finding your rhythm
What rhythms and routines should we follow and which should we challenge? Here’s our guide to finding your rhythm...
What rhythms and routines should we follow and which should we challenge? Here’s our guide...
High times at low tide
The annual battle between darkness and light, day and night, comes to a head on the spring equinox. And with it comes a celestial tug on the ocean that makes for some extra low (and high) tides.
The annual battle between darkness and light, day and night, comes to a head on...
Northern lights
The northern lights, or Aurora Borealis are rarely seen as far south as Cornwall, but thanks to recent clear skies the light spectacle was captured by astrophotographer, Mark Hobbs.
The northern lights, or Aurora Borealis are rarely seen as far south as Cornwall, but...
Heading north
Watergate Bay’s far north end promises rich rewards for those who make the mile trek.
Watergate Bay’s far north end promises rich rewards for those who make the mile trek.
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.
We spoke to local ecologist and lecturer John Blackburn to learn more about our local...
Yoga on the beach
We caught up with yoga instructor Holly, to find out what you can expect from a beach yoga class at Watergate Bay.
We caught up with yoga instructor Holly, to find out what you can expect from...
Lost Garden Pineapple
120 bottles of rum were made by Trevethan distillers from the pineapples grown at Heligan Gardens, read the full story.
120 bottles of rum were made by Trevethan distillers from the pineapples grown at Heligan...
Storm bathing
Could storm bathing be your next cold shower? Staying in winter can give you a new perspective on a Cornish storm
Could storm bathing be your next cold shower? Staying in winter can give you a...
Ten things to do when staying at Watergate Bay
Here is a list of our top ten things to do whilst you are staying at Watergate, both close by and further afield.
Here is a list of our top ten things to do whilst you are staying...
Watergate Bay on Film
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.
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.
