Famous for its two mile stretch of golden sand, the beautiful Watergate Bay can be found on Cornwall’s north coast just three miles from the buzzing town of Newquay.

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Did you know? A local’s guide to holidays in Watergate Bay…

 

Watergate Bay holidays, though enormously popular with surfers and kite-boarders, are also perfect for families. Along with its sandy stretch, there are a wealth of exciting caves and rock pools to explore at low tide. The waters in the bay offer great conditions for water sports lovers, with the beach itself achieving the highest standard for UK bathing water. Whether you’re a pro or donning a wetsuit for the first time, The Extreme Academy surf school is located right on the sand and provides a variety of equipment hire as well as lessons, so you get to experience some of those famous Atlantic swells for yourself.

The beach is very dog-friendly allowing canine visitors access all year round, so a pet-friendly cottage in Watergate Bay means all the family including your four-legged members can have a fantastic holiday down on the sand. There’s also selection of beachfront restaurants and cafe’s including The Beach Hut, Zacry’s and The Venus Takeaway Cafe offer seaside refreshment and fine dining with some pretty amazing views.

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