Watergate Bay Hotel - Cornwall

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In our series of destination insights we feature programme ideas, activities and venues that we believe represent the best that Cornwall has to offer. We hope that this provides a basis from which we can work with you to develop a programme that works best for your people, your business and fits your budget.
Remember that here at eventwise we pride ourselves in designing unique programmes and developing ground-breaking ideas, so this insight is just a taster of what may be possible for your event.

Cornwall overview

You can't get much further west than the ancient kingdom of Cornwall (or Kernow, as it's often referred to around these parts). With the longest stretch of continuous coastline in Britain, this is a land whose history is intricately bound up with the sea and all around the county's shores you'll discover remnants of its maritime heritage. There are tiny fishing ports, old smuggler's inns and sturdy granite breakwaters, not to mention countless beaches and sweeping bays once filled with pilchard boats, gill netters and seagoing schooners.
Although fishing is still an important industry, these days tourism is by far the biggest trade and it's not hard to see what keeps the visitors coming back year after year. From the secluded coves and tree-clad creeks along the county's southern coast to the wild grandeur of the north coast cliffs, Cornwall is one of Britain's most breathtakingly beautiful counties. It's also an intriguing mix of old and new, where futuristic greenhouses and world-class galleries meet crumbling mines and ancient market towns.

getting there

The Watergate Bay Hotel is located 5 minutes from Newquay Airport and 10 minutes from Newquay Train Station, so it is extremely accessible from London. Regular, daily flights and trains go direct from London to Newquay and the flight time is approximately 45 minutes and by train the travel time is approximately 4.5 hours.

Other airports from which you can fly to Newquay are Bradford, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds and Newcastle.

where to stay

Watergate Bay Hotel *****
The Watergate Bay Hotel has an irresistible combination of charm and chic, adrenaline and total relaxation and with a dramatic coastline and glorious countryside this hotel will perfectly suit any group. The hotel brings beach life right up to date with some of the most gorgeous accommodation in Cornwall. The bedrooms have been designed to provide perfect beach living. Relaxing, barefoot comfort, fresh, coastal colours, all the right technology and stunning Oceanside location make it easy to unwind at the hotel. Beach living has never been so good!

The hotel's Extreme Academy enables you to create an adrenaline-fuelled conference/incentive for your group. The sky is the limit with a wide expanse of beautiful beach to play with. Activities that will excite your group include surfing, kite surfing, traction kites, mountain boarding, paddle surfing, wave ski, kite buggies and many more.

The hotel is located next to Jamie Oliver's world famous Fifteen Cornwall, which can be hired exclusively or for smaller groups sections of the restaurant can be used.

programme example

Day One

Guests will be asked to join their host and colleagues at their airport of origin and check-in for their flight to Newquay.

Fly to Newquay on board selected carrier. N.B. Train travel can be easily substituted for air travel.

Arrive at The Watergate Bay Hotel and check in.

Free time to freshen up and settle into the hotel. Guests will find a wetsuit, gloves and boots in their room on arrival, which they will be using over the next couple of days.

Dinner in the hotels restaurant.

Overnight in the Watergate Bay Hotel.

Day Two

Breakfast at leisure in the hotel's restaurant.

We anticipate that the event will have some element of business so this morning has been dedicated to company business sessions.

Lunch in the Beach Hut overlooking the sea.

Briefing for an afternoon of surfing. Guests will be divided into groups of ten and given private tuition before venturing into the waves.

Pre dinner drinks in the hotels Living Space.

Dinner tonight will be at Jamie Oliver's world famous restaurant Fifteen Cornwall.

Overnight in the Watergate Bay Hotel.

Day Three

Breakfast at leisure in the hotel's restaurant.

Today is dedicated to all things adrenaline based, guests will be able to experience various extreme sports including, kite buggying, mountain boarding, traction kiting, paddle boarding and wave ski.

Dinner tonight will be at a local restaurant which has been exclusively booked for your group.

Overnight in the Watergate Bay Hotel.

Day Four

Breakfast at leisure in the hotel's restaurant.

Guests depart Watergate Bay at leisure.

For more information about Cornwall please contact our international event design team on +44 (0)207 378 2900, or send us an e-mail to people@eventwise.co.uk

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