Watergate Bay occupies a spectacular part of Cornwall’s north coast, conveniently located between Padstow and Newquay. Nearby sights include The Eden Project near St Austell, Rick Stein's Padstow restaurants and any number of natural wonders, such as Bedruthan Steps, Gurnards Head and Kynance Cove. More immediately, Watergate Bay offers everything that you need for an amazing beachside experience. An array of extreme sports, including surfing, mountain boarding, kitesurfing, traction kiting and wave skiing are just some of the adrenaline fuelled activities available from The Extreme Sports Academy, located right on the beach. The Jamie Oliver inspired Fifteen restaurant sits above the Academy and has been rated as one of the top five beachside restaurants in the world.
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Think rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, great surf and sparkling blue seas, the wild moors of Dartmoor to the Somerset Levels and the dramatic Cheddar Gorge, the South West has plenty to offer. With a lively arts scene, great local food and walking and cycling opportunities galore.