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.
Musician in residence: Joe Kirby
Our first musician in residence kicks off between 16 - 19 November. We caught up with pianist, Joe Kirby ahead of his musical residency.
Our first musician in residence kicks off between 16 - 19 November. We caught up...
Artist in residence: Becca Hall
Meet illustrator Becca Hall as we chat story, coastal colour palettes, drink and draw workshops and her residency.
Meet illustrator Becca Hall as we chat story, coastal colour palettes, drink and draw workshops...
Writers' to reads with Pandora Sykes
Five books from What Writers Read: 35 Writers on Their Favourite Books, and our favourite places to read them. You'll find the whole selection in the Watergate Bay library.
Five books from What Writers Read: 35 Writers on Their Favourite Books, and our favourite...
Work, stay, play
Our CEO Ben Harper explores the new trend in corporate travel that's big on fresh air, productive team time, shared experiences and relaxed socialising.
Our CEO Ben Harper explores the new trend in corporate travel that's big on fresh...
The Living Space playlist
Tune into The Living Space with three different sounds: Cool, Noon, and Sunset. Listen along with Spotify.
Tune into The Living Space with three different sounds: Cool, Noon, and Sunset. Listen along...
The magic of modern board games
What makes a good game? From a shared experience to the science of play, games aficionado Sam Crosby digs into modern board games.
What makes a good game? From a shared experience to the science of play, games...
Our boardgames menu
We’ve ramped up our boardgame collection in The Living Space snug, as recommended by friends of Watergate Bay. Discover what to expect.
We’ve ramped up our boardgame collection in The Living Space snug, as recommended by friends...
Solo travel in Cornwall
We asked travel writer, journalist and digital content specialist, Lottie Gross, to stay at Watergate Bay… By herself.
We asked travel writer, journalist and digital content specialist, Lottie Gross, to stay at Watergate...
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...
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.
