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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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Top 10 Walks in Cornwall

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...

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Tate's Colours of Cornwall

Tate's Colours of Cornwall

What colours spring to mind when you think of Cornwall?

What colours spring to mind when you think of Cornwall?

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Cornwall's best kept secrets

We've made a list some of Cornwall's best kept secrets, but shh don't tell anyone!

We've made a list some of Cornwall's best kept secrets, but shh don't tell anyone!

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Top ten Cornish beaches to watch the sunset

Top ten Cornish beaches to watch the sunset

The hour before the sun finally dips below the horizon is a magical time, especially in Cornwall. Here are our top ten Cornish beaches to watch the sunset.

The hour before the sun finally dips below the horizon is a magical time, especially...

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A guide to Cornish seaweed

A guide to Cornish seaweed

Wild seaweed and its health and culinary benefits have only just started to be appreciated.

Wild seaweed and its health and culinary benefits have only just started to be appreciated....

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What to pack for a trip to Cornwall

What to pack for a trip to Cornwall

It’s sometimes hard to know what to pack when you go on holiday, however, there are a few essentials that we suggest you don’t leave home without.

It’s sometimes hard to know what to pack when you go on holiday, however, there...

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Ten best beaches in Cornwall

Ten best beaches in Cornwall

Cornwall is truly a county of unspoiled natural beauty, especially when it comes to its beaches, here are our pick of the top ten!

Cornwall is truly a county of unspoiled natural beauty, especially when it comes to its...

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Best restaurants in North Cornwall

Here is our selection of favourite restaurants, including some more unusual alfresco dining options on the north Cornwall coast.

Here is our selection of favourite restaurants, including some more unusual alfresco dining options on...

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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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