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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Volleyball high hitters
With fast-paced moves and adrenalin-packed matches, the sand is set to fly as Watergate gets ready to host the UK’s best volleyball players in an epic September showdown. Here’s who is joining us down on the shoreline court…
With fast-paced moves and adrenalin-packed matches, the sand is set to fly as Watergate gets...
Meet: Fused glass artist Dreya Bennett
Meet fused glass artist Dreya Bennett as we look forward to welcoming her and her glass fusing skills to the Bay for our next Artist Residency.
Meet fused glass artist Dreya Bennett as we look forward to welcoming her and her...
Round up: Arts on the Beach 2024
Making waves at Watergate Bay, the second year of our two-day free family festival drew over 4,000 people to celebrate on the sand for Arts on the Beach 2024.
Making waves at Watergate Bay, the second year of our two-day free family festival drew...
Meet Cloudy Bay
We caught up with Cloudy Bay to learn about their signature Sauvignon Blanc and its perfect pairing.
We caught up with Cloudy Bay to learn about their signature Sauvignon Blanc and its...
Arts on the Beach 2024
Arts on the Beach is back for 2024, packed with some of last year’s favourites and a whole raft of fresh new acts. 15&16 June.
Arts on the Beach is back for 2024, packed with some of last year’s favourites...
Walking for wellness
Find out how walking by the ocean, whether alone or side by side with a colleague, can improve the way we work.
Find out how walking by the ocean, whether alone or side by side with a...
Guide to ocean inspired wellness with Wallien
We asked our friends at Wallien what techniques and practices might energise or relax us in the same way as a swim in the deep blue.
We asked our friends at Wallien what techniques and practices might energise or relax us...
Gstee: abstract aerial photographer
We caught up with Gstee, the man behind the large-scale works lining our beach lofts walls, to talk about the joy of the tangible, how to find a fresh perspective and why Watergate Bay always calls him back.
We caught up with Gstee, the man behind the large-scale works lining our beach lofts...
Cornwall's wild coast
Cornwall Wildlife Trust introduces us to some of the visitors you might spot in our waters and along our coastline.
Cornwall Wildlife Trust introduces us to some of the visitors you might spot in our...
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.