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.
Finding your rhythm
What rhythms and routines should we follow and which should we challenge? Here’s our guide to finding your rhythm...
What rhythms and routines should we follow and which should we challenge? Here’s our guide...
High times at low tide
The annual battle between darkness and light, day and night, comes to a head on the spring equinox. And with it comes a celestial tug on the ocean that makes for some extra low (and high) tides.
The annual battle between darkness and light, day and night, comes to a head on...
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...
Good vibrations
Chris Watson, long-time Sir David Attenborough collaborator is on the hunt for one of his favourite sounds of all.
Chris Watson, long-time Sir David Attenborough collaborator is on the hunt for one of his...
Heading north
Watergate Bay’s far north end promises rich rewards for those who make the mile trek.
Watergate Bay’s far north end promises rich rewards for those who make the mile trek.
A clattering in the sky
We spoke to local ecologist and lecturer John Blackburn to learn more about our local Jackdaw colony– from facial recognition, to high level showing off.
We spoke to local ecologist and lecturer John Blackburn to learn more about our local...
Top 10 Walks in Cornwall
It's no surprise that walking is one of the most popular activities in Cornwall with over 200 miles of coast path, woodlands, moors and beaches to explore.
It's no surprise that walking is one of the most popular activities in Cornwall with...
A guide to our coastal tides
Find out what creates the tide, how they can transform a landscape and how to keep safe in them.
Find out what creates the tide, how they can transform a landscape and how to...
Cornish rock
From Cornwall’s beginnings south of the equator to gazing at Watergate’s cliffs, award-winning author Philip Marsden shares a glimpse beneath the surface of Cornwall.
From Cornwall’s beginnings south of the equator to gazing at Watergate’s cliffs, award-winning author Philip...
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.
