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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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Portobello mushroom fries in a bowl with aioli

Portobello mushroom fries recipe

Portobello mushroom fries have gained a cult following since they first appeared, perfect for dunking with homemade aioli.

Portobello mushroom fries have gained a cult following since they first appeared, perfect for dunking...

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Bowl of beetroot salad

Beets, black garlic, orange and hazelnut salad recipe

Summer beetroots, punchy garlic houmous, mixed leaves with candied orange and a sherry vinegar dressing, scattered with toasted hazelnuts.

Summer beetroots, punchy garlic houmous, mixed leaves with candied orange and a sherry vinegar dressing,...

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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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Red peppers and garlic

Smoked red pepper relish recipe

This relish is the perfect partner to our grilled halloumi burger. It's great as a chutney with cheese or cold cuts of meats too.

This relish is the perfect partner to our grilled halloumi burger. It's great as a...

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Plate of roasted cauliflower and pomegranate, with knife and fork

Roasted cauliflower and harissa salad

Crunchy blackened harissa cauliflower, coconut, garlic and tahini, yoghurt and fresh summer mint.

Crunchy blackened harissa cauliflower, coconut, garlic and tahini, yoghurt and fresh summer mint.

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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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Rice pudding with rhubarb chunk and gingerbread crumbs

Chilled rice pudding, rhubarb and gingerbread recipe

Executive Chef Neil Haydock puts his twist on the classic rice pudding with rhubarb and a gingerbread crumb.

Executive Chef Neil Haydock puts his twist on the classic rice pudding with rhubarb and...

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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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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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