The annual event was the culmination of 12 months of entry, judging and feedback as nearly 300 winners, supporters and tourism leaders celebrated at Eden Project for the first time in 10 years.
In total 482 entries were submitted from across the region including Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Bath, Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
All forms of hospitality business were amongst the winners, with cafes, pubs, watersports schools and falconries all celebrating alongside attractions, camping and glamping sites, holiday parks, B&Bs, cottages and hotels.
The categories were split into Gold, Silver, Bronze and Commendation sections, with Cornwall winning 21 awards in the Gold, Silver and Bronze sections as well as getting five commendations.
The full list of finalists and commendations can be seen on the South West Tourism Excellence Awards website here.
What awards did Cornwall businesses win?
B&B and Guesthouse of the Year
Congratulations on a Bronze award go to @IvyHouseBandB, who collect their trophy from sponsors @TXGreatBritain #SWTAwards pic.twitter.com/TfoGTU3NJn
— South West Tourism Awards (@swtourismawards) March 23, 2023
Better Environment Award
- Gold – Seascape Escape at The Old Coach House, Windsworth
- Silver – Higher Pendeen Camping
Camping and Caravanning Park of the Year
- Bronze – Polmanter Touring Park
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award
- Bronze – Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park
Experience of the Year
- Silver – Experience Cornwall Tours
- Commendation – Big Green Surf School
Glamping Business of the Year
Congratulations to Gold winners in the @bookingcom #Glamping category @LydcottGlamping #SWAwards pic.twitter.com/tSQ90niYyj
— South West Tourism Awards (@swtourismawards) March 23, 2023
- Gold – Lydcott Glamping
- Bronze – Pengelly Retreat
Holiday Park of the Year
- Gold – Hendra Holiday Park
- Bronze – Martha’s Orchard
Large Hotel of the Year
- Bronze – Budock Vean Hotel
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Pub of the Year
- Commendation – The Boathouse
Restaurant of the Year
Self-catering Accommodation of the Year
- Silver – Treworgey Cottages
- Bronze – Three Mile Beach
- Commendation – My Cottages in St Ives
Small Hotel of the Year
- Commendation – The Idle Rocks
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
- Gold – PK Porthcurno
- Silver – Hangloose Adventure Eden
Spa and Wellbeing Experience of the Year
- Silver – Mullion Cove Spa
- Bronze – The Spa at Gwel An Mor
Tourism Event/Festival of the Year
- Commendation – Porthleven Food Festival
Unsung Hero Award
- One of three winners – Rebecca Hedges, Bodmin Jail
Visitor Information Service of the Year
- Gold – Visit Newquay Tourist Information Centre
In response to their award for Restaurant of the Year, the Idle Rocks Restaurant wrote: “This is another brilliant accolade for the hotel and award-winning restaurant led by Head Chef, Dorian Janmaat as it steps into spring.
Our @wollenslaw winners and #SWTAwards restaurant of the year is @TheIdleRocks, many congratulations! pic.twitter.com/cnQpB7PYPi
— South West Tourism Awards (@swtourismawards) March 23, 2023
“Located in the chic and contemporary coastal retreat that is The Idle Rocks, the stylish, relaxed Restaurant offers refined and eye-catching dishes that feature some fine Cornish ingredients.
“Seasonal menus exhibit a wealth of flavours and textures along with superb views of the St Mawes Harbour.
“The award is a true testament to the culinary team at the hotel and their efforts in constantly going above and beyond to ensure that every guest leaves with an unforgettable experience, and a desire to return through the doors of The Idle Rocks.”
What did event organisers say about the awards?
Steve Hayfield, Customer Experience and Delivery Director at headline sponsor South West Water, said: “We are proud to be continuing our relationship with the South West Tourism Awards, recognising that a thriving tourism industry is essential to the economic wellbeing of our beautiful region. Once again we are delighted to celebrate the many outstanding businesses across our region.
“We know our water environment is vital to both locals and visitors alike, and over the last year our region has faced a significant challenge around water resources, which our customers and communities have helped us to tackle head on.
“Our Save Every Drop campaign is focused on how customers, businesses and visitors to the region can help to bring our precious water supplies back on track and we thank everyone in our region for the crucial role they have played in helping us do that. We hope to keep working together as we strive to ensure resilient water supplies, and continue to support the needs of the region in the future.”
Robin Barker, Director of Services for Tourism Ltd, who manage the Awards, added: “What a delight to be in the company of the region’s best, and at one of our most iconic venues. The conversations and celebrations were a real joy – I wouldn’t have missed it for the world!”
Author: www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
published 2023-03-24 11:18:10
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