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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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Glass of elderflower and mint cooler cocktail being poured

Cucumber and elderflower cooler recipe

Ribbons of cucumber, non-alcoholic gin, elderflower presse and soda water blend into a refreshing non-alcoholic cocktail.

Ribbons of cucumber, non-alcoholic gin, elderflower presse and soda water blend into a refreshing non-alcoholic...

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A glass of Tommys margarita cocktail

Tommy's margarita recipe

A twist on the classic margarita, with agave syrup rather than triple sec.

A twist on the classic margarita, with agave syrup rather than triple sec.

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Apple and vanilla mojito recipe

Rumbullion rum brings warmth to our winter apple and vanilla mojito, make the recipe at home.

Rumbullion rum brings warmth to our winter apple and vanilla mojito, make the recipe at...

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 Poinsettia cocktail

Poinsettia recipe

Cornish Arancello from Atlantic Distillery, cranberry juice and champagne make up this poinsettia recipe.

Cornish Arancello from Atlantic Distillery, cranberry juice and champagne make up this poinsettia recipe.

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State side mule recipe

State side mule recipe

Tin Cup American whiskey, raspberries, mint and lemon, topped with London essence ginger beer to finish.

Tin Cup American whiskey, raspberries, mint and lemon, topped with London essence ginger beer to...

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Negroni cocktail being poured in to a short glass

Cornish negroni recipe

A Cornish take on the classic Italian Negroni cocktail, using vermouth from the Knightor Winery and a very special Cornish gin from Tinkture.

A Cornish take on the classic Italian Negroni cocktail, using vermouth from the Knightor Winery...

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Tea pot and Cornish Christmas punch cocktail with an apple slice

Cornish Christmas punch recipe

A Christmas punch that can be made in advance, heat up when needed or share among friends. Pineapple rum, black tea, red wine, festive spices and oranges make a warming winter party option.

A Christmas punch that can be made in advance, heat up when needed or share...

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Tarquins bramble cocktail in a short glass with crushed ice

Tarquins bramble recipe

British blackberry and Cornish honey Tarquins gin, lemon and Atlantic cassis blend together to make this Bramble.

British blackberry and Cornish honey Tarquins gin, lemon and Atlantic cassis blend together to make...

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Orange and passionfruit mocktail in a glass with crushed ice and a mint sprig

Orange and passionfruit mojito recipe

A non-alcoholic 'mocktail' inspired by the well-loved mojito, with mint and lime, orange juice, passionfruit puree and grenadine.

A non-alcoholic 'mocktail' inspired by the well-loved mojito, with mint and lime, orange juice, passionfruit...

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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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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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