Watergate Bay Hotel is a coastal wedding venue based in Newquay, Cornwall, included on the Cornwall Council list of approved venues for civil ceremonies. Set in one of the most-photographed corners of the country, the venue offers couples a Cornish backdrop for their wedding day and combines the practical considerations of celebrating in a recognised venue with the character of its specific setting.

Newquay is the de facto capital of Cornwall's surf coast — a north coast town built around a string of Atlantic-facing beaches, including Watergate Bay, Fistral and Crantock. Newquay airport offers direct flights from London and other UK hubs, making it one of the most accessible parts of the county for guests travelling in from afar.

Coastal wedding venues like Watergate Bay Hotel put Cornwall's most photographed asset — the coastline — at the heart of the day. Whether ceremonies are held inside, in gardens with sea views, or on the beach itself, couples can frame their wedding around water, sand, headlands and the unmistakable quality of Cornish light. It's the setting that brings couples to Cornwall in the first place, and the one their guests remember.

In their own words, the team at Watergate Bay Hotel describe the venue as follows: "Set on a spectacular, two mile surfing beach on the North Cornwall coast, Watergate Bay Hotel is the perfect destination for a contemporary beach holiday." That gives you a sense of how the venue presents itself; for couples planning a wedding at Watergate Bay Hotel, the next step is usually a viewing — most Cornish venues are happy to host informal walk-arounds outside busy wedding weekends.

Practical details: Watergate Bay Hotel is on the Cornwall Council list of approved wedding venues, located at Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4AA. Couples can reach the team directly using the contact details on this listing to discuss available dates, viewings, packages and pricing. Cornwall's wedding season tends to run from late spring into early autumn, with the most popular dates booked the furthest ahead, so it's worth getting in touch early if you have a date in mind.