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...
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...
Artist in residence: Jethro Jackson
“Each time the tide comes in, it’s like a clean slate. But the memories live on.” The abstract artist talks capturing the energy of Watergate, from kitesurfers to footsteps in the sand.
“Each time the tide comes in, it’s like a clean slate. But the memories live...
Perspectives
Discover a filmmaker's, writer's and artist's perspective as we delve into each experience at Watergate Bay.
Discover a filmmaker's, writer's and artist's perspective as we delve into each experience at Watergate...
Lazy loft living - A Danny North photo story
Acclaimed photographer Danny North captures the spirit and energy of our beach lofts experience through his unique lens.
Acclaimed photographer Danny North captures the spirit and energy of our beach lofts experience through...
Meet: Illustrator Hannah Bailey
Meet Hannah Bailey: her vibrant, textured images have graced the pages of many magazines and children’s books.
Meet Hannah Bailey: her vibrant, textured images have graced the pages of many magazines and...
Nina Brooke - artist in residence
Local seascape artist Nina Brooke took up residency at Watergate Bay in September, sketching and painting in various spaces around the hotel and on the beach.
Local seascape artist Nina Brooke took up residency at Watergate Bay in September, sketching and...
Meet: Abstract artist Jethro Jackson
Watch and meet: Jethro Jackson, local contemporary sea-scape artist Jethro Jackson, our second artist in residence at Watergate Bay.
Watch and meet: Jethro Jackson, local contemporary sea-scape artist Jethro Jackson, our second artist in...
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.
