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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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A barbecue on the beach at Watergate Bay

Barbecue at Watergate Bay

You know it's summer when people are barbecuing on the beach at Watergate Bay! Follow our barbecue ideas and recipes and enjoy!

You know it's summer when people are barbecuing on the beach at Watergate Bay! Follow...

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Family lounge in a Village apartment

Our village apartments

Tucked away into the cliff behind the hotel are our new two-bedroom contemporary apartments, perfect for families or groups wanting a space of their own.

Tucked away into the cliff behind the hotel are our new two-bedroom contemporary apartments, perfect...

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Hanging sofa in the living area of a beach loft suite

Beach lofts

Take a peek into our new beach lofts, designed to feel like a modern city loft, with warm textures, sustainable design and unbroken sea views.

Take a peek into our new beach lofts, designed to feel like a modern city...

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Download our colouring book

Download our colouring book

Download, print and colour in one of Maia Walczak's distinctive illustrations. There are three to choose from.

Download, print and colour in one of Maia Walczak's distinctive illustrations. There are three to...

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Picture of the Allergy Badge family

Allergy Badge visit Watergate Bay

When a child has allergies, it can be hard to find a holiday that suits everyone. Allergy Badge recently visited Watergate Bay, here is an account of their stay.

When a child has allergies, it can be hard to find a holiday that suits...

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Main bedroom in a family suite with a kingsize bed

Interior style: the 50s

Cornish designer, Matt Hulme from Dynargh Design, made his mark at Watergate Bay when he created the interiors for the continental bar, Watchful Mary.

Cornish designer, Matt Hulme from Dynargh Design, made his mark at Watergate Bay when he...

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Children explore a bunk room in a family beach loft

Why a holiday is good for your sleep

Sleep is a source of anxiety for many children and parents. Read why a holiday is good for your sleep.

Sleep is a source of anxiety for many children and parents. Read why a holiday...

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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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Looking through the glass into The Living Space restaurant
A surfer rides a wave

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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