Sitting directly above a two-mile stretch of Atlantic beach near Newquay, Watergate Bay is the hotel that set the template for laid-back coastal luxury in Cornwall — high-end but never stuffy, with surfboards out front, dogs on leads and kids in wetsuits. Three restaurants cover every mood: the beachside Beach Hut, the all-day Living Space with its sea-view terrace, and Zacry’s for seasonal fine dining. The Swim Club has an ocean-view infinity pool, Finnish sauna, hot tub and treatment rooms. The Extreme Academy on the beach offers surfing, kitesurfing, SUP and more. Dog-friendly, family-friendly, and one of those rare hotels people return to year after year.