Stories from the Bay and beyond

Incessant emails, an overflowing to do list, relentless rushing, constant fatigue, a fleeting mind; is the treadmill of modern life taking its toll? If you feel a desire to breathe, restore, move, be inspired, escape or simply press the pause button on this relentless ‘on call’ lifestyle then an active break at the beach might be just what the doctor ordered!

The new Watergate Bay Speed Hillclimb, Cornwall’s first motorsport event on a closed public road, will take place on the weekend of 15/16 September.

Our annual fun and friendly family dog show in aid of St Francis Home for Animals on Saturday 18 May 11am.

It's going to be a year of firsts at Watergate Bay. Find out what's in store for 2019... From event nights in The Beach Hut to active breaks. And of course, there's also the small matter of Watchful Mary, a brand new bar for the Bay.

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!

This winter warming dish is perfect for entertaining guests and surprisingly simple to make - here's the recipe.

Cornish heritage strawberries are packed with flavour. Complimented with light and creamy white chocolate mousse and classic lemon meringue, really shows them off. Here's our recipe.

Spider crab poke is a seasonal dish on the Zacry's menu. Originally a Hawaiian dish of raw tuna, chef has adapted it to a Cornish dish of spider crab which can be found off Watergate Bay. Here's the recipe.

Burgers are always a firm favourite in the Bay. There is more to a burger than the pattie, we like to pile ours high. Here’s whats included in executive chef, Neil Haydock’s ultimate burger.

Fresh scents of rosemary and spearmint. Invigorating sea salt smooths and exfoliates and essential oils leave your skin looking brighter and feeling softer. The Watergate Bay Elements salt scrub will take you straight to Swim Club at Watergate Bay.