Stories from the Bay and beyond

Watergate Bay was lucky to get this exclusive interview with Santa at his busiest time of year - we even found out what he's hoping for under the Xmas tree

We caught up with the Watergate Bay team to find out their favourite festive dishes and Xmas tips, to make the 'C' day go as smoothly as possible.

Neil Haydock's Boxing day treat, a toffee apple ham and crusty bread. We've persuaded him to give us his secret recipe so that you can also make it at home in time for Christmas.

A favourite from The Living Space, take a look at our recipe for baked brie, but it could also be used with Camembert or another soft cheese.

This delicious recipe comes from Executive Chef Neil Haydock and is featured in The New West Country Cook Book, a beautiful recipe book by David Griffen.

Watergate Bay is all focused around relaxing, playing, eating and socialising but there is also so much to do both close by and further afield through Cornwall. Here is a list of our <strong>top ten</strong> things to do whilst you are staying at Watergate.

Watergate Bay's top ten things to do during the Christmas season in Cornwall - it really is the most wonderful time of the year!

Take a look at this recipe for pan fried chorizo with squid and ratte potatoes, straight from Zacry's restaurant at Watergate Bay Hotel.

Our favourite winter warmer recipe - Cornish sausage cassoulet with crispy bacon and cannellini beans - delicious!

Chef set a challenge. Create a cake using just two ingredients. Most were more like omelettes than cakes, although we did have a good meringue suggestion. This is the Watergate two ingredient cake using only Nutella and eggs.