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.
Good Food, Well Earned
We speak to three nutrition and exercise experts to find out the relationship between getting active outdoors and good food, including ten top tips.
We speak to three nutrition and exercise experts to find out the relationship between getting...
Atlantic Christmas pudding cocktail recipe
The Christmas pudding in this cocktail comes from the Atlantic distillery. Follow the recipe here.
The Christmas pudding in this cocktail comes from the Atlantic distillery. Follow the recipe here.
The magic of modern board games
What makes a good game? From a shared experience to the science of play, games aficionado Sam Crosby digs into modern board games.
What makes a good game? From a shared experience to the science of play, games...
Our boardgames menu
We’ve ramped up our boardgame collection in The Living Space snug, as recommended by friends of Watergate Bay. Discover what to expect.
We’ve ramped up our boardgame collection in The Living Space snug, as recommended by friends...
Affogato Espresso Martini
A twist on the classic espresso martini, with Black cow vodka, Kahlua coffee liquor, Origin coffee, and a scoop of your choice of ice cream.
A twist on the classic espresso martini, with Black cow vodka, Kahlua coffee liquor, Origin...
Black Forest Gateau
A clarified milk punch cocktail recipe with Tarquins black cherry gin, cherry liquor, lemon juice, double cream, and whole milk.
A clarified milk punch cocktail recipe with Tarquins black cherry gin, cherry liquor, lemon juice,...
Jack Frost cocktail
Built in the 1930’s, Bude sea pool provides the inspiration for our rum based Christmas cocktail from Cornish Distilling Co..
Built in the 1930’s, Bude sea pool provides the inspiration for our rum based Christmas...
Lost Garden Pineapple
120 bottles of rum were made by Trevethan distillers from the pineapples grown at Heligan Gardens, read the full story.
120 bottles of rum were made by Trevethan distillers from the pineapples grown at Heligan...
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.