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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.

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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...

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Top ten places to swim in Cornwall

Top ten places to swim in Cornwall

From the wild Atlantic to outdoor lidos, rivers and tidal pools. Here are our top ten places to swim in Cornwall.

From the wild Atlantic to outdoor lidos, rivers and tidal pools. Here are our top...

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Isa Welly fitness instructor

7 inspiring outdoor fitness videos

We've collected seven of our favourite outdoor fitness videos shot in striking wild locations.

We've collected seven of our favourite outdoor fitness videos shot in striking wild locations.

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Swimming

Why choose swimming?

Learn how swimming can improve your fitness without impacting your joints.

Learn how swimming can improve your fitness without impacting your joints.

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A lady dives under the clear blue water

Breaststroke is the best stroke – guest blog by Salim Ahmed

Breaststroke has been getting a bad press for years. But, professional swim coach Salim says it’s time to embrace the underdog.

Breaststroke has been getting a bad press for years. But, professional swim coach Salim says...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A polo jockey chasing after the ball

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