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.
Guide to ocean inspired wellness with Wallien
We asked our friends at Wallien what techniques and practices might energise or relax us in the same way as a swim in the deep blue.
We asked our friends at Wallien what techniques and practices might energise or relax us...
Open waters with The Wave Project
Award-winning charity, The Wave Project was born in the swell at Watergate Bay in 2010, each summer we welcome the Summer Surf Sessions to our shores.
Award-winning charity, The Wave Project was born in the swell at Watergate Bay in 2010,...
How To: Pop-up
How to pop-up on a surf board, it takes strength, mobility and a lot of practice to master the surf pop-up– but the good news is you can learn and improve your technique on dry land.
How to pop-up on a surf board, it takes strength, mobility and a lot of...
See the Owen Tozer edit
"When the tide was up, it was all we could see." Watch Owen's film and reflections on an autumn stay in the beach lofts.
"When the tide was up, it was all we could see." Watch Owen's film and...
English National Surfing Championships
Surfing England returns to Watergate Bay for the 2023 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National Surfing Championships.
Surfing England returns to Watergate Bay for the 2023 Caravan and Motorhome Club English National...
Swim break in pictures
We’ve pulled together some of our favourite watery (mostly) images into a short photo story to bring our swim break experience to life…
We’ve pulled together some of our favourite watery (mostly) images into a short photo story...
How to find the right wetsuit
Wetsuits are an essential piece of kit for getting in the sea, making being cold in the water a thing of the past. Here's our top tips.
Wetsuits are an essential piece of kit for getting in the sea, making being cold...
Wellbeing benefits of the sea
There’s a growing body of evidence suggesting the sea could actually be vital for your health, we take a look at the reasons why.
There’s a growing body of evidence suggesting the sea could actually be vital for your...
Why Watergate Bay for surfing?
A centre stop on the UK Pro Surf Tour and surf that works on most tides. Here’s why Watergate Bay rocks for surfing.
A centre stop on the UK Pro Surf Tour and surf that works on most...
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.
