Stories from the Bay and beyond

Wetsuit technology has come a long way since its inception and now there's a range of wetsuits keeping you warm all year round, with flexibility and durability to withstand nature's elements, but which one do you need?

Wetsuits are an essential piece of kit for getting in the sea, making being cold in the water a thing of the past. Here's Watergate Bay team's top tips.

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.

They say good magicians should never reveal the secret. Fortunately for you, there’s no trick to the interior design in our rooms. It’s real magic.

Extreme Academy manager Carl jumped at the chance to test Gul's new hybrid wet/dry suit. He puts it through its paces while kitesurfing at Watergate Bay.

You might not know it, but we have a strong railway heritage at Watergate Bay. That's why Becky's vintage-railway style Watergate Bay poster got us excited.

In a world of globally out-sourced, production-line manufacture, Henry Swanzy’s handcrafted furniture (seen in the hotel's lobby) does something different.

Shop on the Beach – on the slipway down to Watergate Bay – has got the warmer months all covered. Here's our top picks from the new summer range.

At Watergate Bay, we understand how important the interior design of a room can be to make our guests feel welcomed, at home and at ease. We had so many questions on our last interior design post that we thought we would make another for you, this time the focus is on our family suites.

The Shop On The Beach sits on the beach front at Watergate Bay stocking all your holiday essentials plus well known brands like Joules, Sea Salt and Gul.