2021/22 DEVON TOURISM AWARDS

WINNERS & COMMENDED (in alphabetic order)

Sponsored by Quality in Tourism

 

ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Soundview

Gold

• Leafy Field Glamping, Ashill, @LeafyFields

Silver

• Seaton Tramway, Seaton, @SeatonTramway

Bronze

• Bear Town, Cullompton

 

B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by VisitExmoor

Gold

• The 25 Boutique B&B, Torquay, @The25Torquay

Silver

• Brightham House Boutique Bed and Breakfast, Salcombe, @BrighthamHouse

Bronze

• One Drake Road, Tavistock

 

CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Owens Coffee

Gold

• The Nectary Restaurant, South Molton, @quincehoneyfarm

Silver

• Driftwood Coffee Shop, Barnstaple, @driftwoodcoffeeshop

Commended

• Amelia’s Pantry at Cofton Holidays, Dawlish, @Cofton_Holidays

 

CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Vickery Holman

Gold

• Harford Bridge Holiday Park, Tavistock, @HarfordBridge

Silver

• Stowford Village, Combe Martin

 

CASUAL DINING AWARD, sponsored by NFU Mutual

Gold

• Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe, @CaryArms

Silver

• The Point Bar & Grill, Exmouth, @marinadining

 

DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Pear Marketing

Gold

• Cofton Holidays, Dawlish, @Cofton_Holidays

Silver

• The Cadeleigh Arms, Tiverton, @Cadeleigh Arms

Bronze

• Bolberry Farm Cottages, Salcombe

 

ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by South West Water

Gold

• Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Exeter, @RAMMuseum

Silver

• Brackenhill Glamping, Ivybridge

Bronze

• Lower Campscott Farm Cottages, Ilfracombe, @LowerCampscott

Commended

• Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Lynmouth, @LLCliffRailway

 

EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR (ACTIVE OR LEARNING), sponsored by Dartington Crystal

Gold

• Crag 2 Mountain, Princetown

Silver

• South West SUP, Plymouth, @SouthwestSUP

Bronze

• Historic Plymouth Walking Tour, Gunnislake, @plymouth_tours
• Rock and Rapid Adventures, South Molton

 

GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Anytime Booking

Gold

• Longlands Devon, Combe Martin

Silver

• Brackenhill Glamping, Ivybridge

Bronze

• Coastal Cabins Glamping, Bideford, @CoastalCabins

 

HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Stephens Scown solicitors

Gold

• Cofton Holidays, Dawlish, @Cofton_Holidays

Silver

• Hoburne Devon Bay, Paignton, @hoburneholidays

Bronze

• Lady’s Mile Holiday Park, Dawlish, @Ladys_Mile

 

LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by ADA Cosmetics International

Gold

• Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa, Salcombe, @Harbour_Hotels

Silver

• Lincombe Hall Hotel & Spa, Torquay, @lincombe_hall

Commended

• Headland Hotel & Spa, Torquay

 

LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Love to Visit

Gold

• National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, @NMAPlymouth

Silver

• Seaton Tramway, Seaton, @SeatonTramway

Bronze

• Crealy Family Theme Park, Exeter, @CrealyResort

 

NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD, sponsored by Jurassic Fibre

Gold

• Bear Town, Cullompton

Silver

• Brackenhill Glamping, Ivybridge

Bronze

• English Riviera Walking Tours, Torquay, @RivieraWalking

Commended

• Lydford Gorge Alpacas, Lydford

 

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO DEVON TOURISM, sponsored by VisitDevon

• Dick Wood

 

PUB OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Bays Brewery

Gold

• The Dartmoor Inn at Lydford, Lydford

Silver

• The Ring of Bells, Cheriton Fitzpaine

Bronze

• The Thatched Tavern, Maidencombe

Commended

• The Who’d Have Thought It Inn, Yelverton

 

RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION AWARD, sponsored by Plymouth Business School

Gold

• The Black River Inn, Beaworthy

Silver

• The Cottages at Blackadon Farm, Ivybridge

Bronze

• National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, @NMAPlymouth

Commended

• Twenty-Seven by Jamie Rogers, Kingsbridge, @Twenty_seven_x

 

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Plymouth Gin

Gold

• The Angel – Taste of Devon, Dartmouth, @theangeldevon

Silver

• Bombay Express, Torquay, @bombayexpress1
• The Riverford Field Kitchen, Buckfastleigh, @RiverfordFK

Bronze

• Thomas Carr 1873, Ilfracombe, @ThomasCarr1873
• Twenty-Seven by Jamie Rogers, Kingsbridge, @Twenty_seven_x

 

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by MiHi Digital

Gold

• The Cottages at Blackadon Farm, Ivybridge

Silver

• Pitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Kingsbridge

Bronze

• Bidwell Farm Cottages, Upottery, @bidwellfarm

Commended

• Aish Cross Holiday Cottages, Totnes, @AishHoli

 

SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Clockwork Marketing

Gold

• Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe, @CaryArms

Silver

• Bayards Cove Inn, Dartmouth
• The Meadfoot Bay Hotel, Torquay

Bronze

• Gara Rock Hotel, Salcombe, @gararockhotel

 

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Westward Marketing

Gold

• Bear Town, Cullompton

Silver

• Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life, Tiverton, @TivertonMuseum

Commended

• The Bear Trail, Cullompton
• Torre Abbey, Torquay, @TorreAbbey

 

SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by The Eco Laundry

Gold

• Lincombe Hall Hotel, Torquay, @lincombe_hall

Silver

• Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa, Salcombe, @Harbour_Hotels

Bronze

• Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe, @CaryArms

 

TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by PayDough.Me

Gold

• Sail Grand Prix, Plymouth, @visitplymouth

Silver

• The Hatchling, Plymouth, @HatchlingUK

Bronze

• The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, Dartmouth, @port_of_dartmouth_royalregatta

 

TOURISM BUSINESS LEADER AWARD, sponsored by Hedgerow Marketing

• Andy & Julian Banner-Price, The 25 Boutique B&B, Torquay, @The25Torquay

 

UNSUNG HERO AWARD, sponsored by Devon Life  

• Ali Marshall, Torre Abbey, Torquay, @TorreAbbey

 

VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR, in partnership with South West Coast Path Association

Gold

• Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre, Princetown, @VisitDartmoor

Silver

• Plymouth Tourist Information Centre, Plymouth, @visitplymouth

Bronze

• English Riviera Visitor Information Centre, Torquay, @EnglishRiviera

 

WINNER OF WINNERS

• Bear Town, Cullompton

2020 DEVON TOURISM AWARDS

RESULTS (in alphabetic order)

Sponsored by Quality in Tourism, qualityintourism.com

 

ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Services for Tourism

Gold

• Leafy Field Glamping, Ashill, leafyfieldsglamping.com @LeafyFields

Silver

• Stover Country Park & Local Nature Reserve, Newton Abbot, devon.gov.uk/stovercountrypark @StoverPark

 

B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Visit Exmoor visit-exmoor.co.uk

Gold

• Highcliffe House, Lynton, highcliffehouse.co.uk @HighcliffExmoor

Silver

• Barnabas House B&B, Yelverton, barnabas-house.co.uk @BarnabasHouse

Bronze

• Brightham House Boutique Bed and Breakfast, Salcombe, brighthamhouse.co.uk @BrighthamHouse

Commended

• Fernside Bed and Breakfast, Tiverton, fernsidecottage-bed-and-breakfast.co.uk

 

BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Be the Business, bethebusiness.com

Winner

• Kerry Dawson, National Trust, nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays @nationaltrust

Finalists

• Chris Murray, Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh, pennywellfarm.co.uk @PennywellFarm
• Dick Wood, DATA and South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh, southdevonrailway.co.uk @southdevonrly

 

CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Owens Coffee, owenscoffee.com

Gold

• Fishcombe Cove Café, Brixham, facebook.com/fishcombecovecafe

Silver

• The Curious Kitchen, Brixham, thecuriouskitchen.co.uk

Commended

• Driftwood Coffee Shop, Barnstaple, driftwoodcoffeeshop.co.uk @Driftwoodcoffee

 

CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Vickery Holman, vickeryholman.com

Gold

• Stowford Farm Meadows, Combe Martin, stowford.co.uk @StowfordMeadows

Silver

• Westland Farm, Barnstaple, westlandfarm.co.uk

 

CASUAL DINING AWARD, sponsored by Worldpay, fisglobal.com/en-gb/merchant-solutions-worldpay

Gold

• The PIG at Combe, Gittisham, thepighotel.com/at-combe @The_Pig_Hotel

Silver

• Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe, caryarms.co.uk @CaryArms

Bronze

• On the Waterfront, Exeter, waterfrontexeter.co.uk @OTWexeter

Commended

• Pig and Olive Westward Ho!, pigandolive.co.uk @PizzaPebbles

 

DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Forthglade, forthglade.com

Gold

• Bolberry Farm Cottages, Salcombe, bolberryfarmcottages.co.uk @BolberryFarmCot

Silver

• Saunton Beach Villas, Saunton, sauntonbeachvillas.co.uk @SauntonVillas

Bronze

• Shoreline, Paignton, paigntonbeach.com @shorelinedevon
• The Cadeleigh Arms, Tiverton, thecadeleigharms.com @CadeleighArms

 

ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by South West Water, southwestwater.co.uk

Gold

• Little Comfort Farm, Braunton, littlecomfortfarm.co.uk

Silver

• The Cottages at Blackadon Farm, Ivybridge, cottagesatblackadonfarm.co.uk

Bronze

• Harford Bridge Holiday Park, Tavistock, harfordbridge.co.uk @HarfordBridge

 

EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR (ACTIVE OR LEARNING), sponsored by PKF Francis Clark, pkf-francisclark.co.uk  

Gold

• Exewake Ltd, Exmouth, exewake.co.uk @exewake

Silver

• Surfside Kayak Hire & Tours, Combe Martin, surfsidekayakhire.co.uk @surfsidekayaks

 

GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Foxcombe Bakehouse  foxcombebakehouse.co.uk

Gold

• Brownscombe Luxury Glamping, Compton, brownscombe.co.uk @BrownscombeUK

Silver

• Devon Yurt, Lifton, devonyurt.co.uk @devonyurt

Bronze

• Blackdown Yurts, Blackborough, blackdownyurts.co.uk @BlackdownYurts
• Leafy Field Glamping, Ashill, leafyfieldsglamping.com @LeafyFields

Commended

• Valleyside Escapes, Bickleigh, valleysideescapes.co.uk @ValleysideEscap

 

HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Stephens Scown solicitors, stephens-scown.co.uk

Gold

• Andrewshayes Holiday Park, Axminster, andrewshayes.co.uk @andrewshayesA35

Silver

• Ladram Bay Holiday Park, Budleigh Salterton, ladrambay.co.uk @LadramBay

Bronze

• Lady’s Mile Holiday Park, Dawlish, ladysmile.co.uk @Ladys_Mile

Commended

• Hoburne Devon Bay, Paignton, hoburne.com @hoburneholidays
• Sandaway Beach Holiday Park, Combe Martin, sandawaybeach.co.uk @JohnFowlerHols
• South Bay Holiday Park, Brixham, southbayholidaypark.co.uk @JohnFowlerHols

 

LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Hotel Perfect, hotelperfect.co.uk

Gold

• Lincombe Hall Hotel & Spa, Torquay, lincombehallhotel.co.uk @lincombe_hall

Silver

• Crowne Plaza Plymouth, ihg.com/crowneplaza/hotels @CrownePPlymouth

Commended

• Headland Hotel & Spa, Torquay, headlandtorquay.com

 

NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD, sponsored by Soundview, soundviewmedia.co.uk

Gold

• The Cottages at Blackadon Farm, Ivybridge, cottagesatblackadonfarm.co.uk

Silver

• Nethway Farm Holiday Cottages, Kingswear, nethwayfarm.co.uk

Bronze

• Brasserie at the Bay, Torquay, brasserieatthebay.com

Commended

• Brackenhill Glamping, Ugborough, brackenhillglamping.com @brackenhill_glamping

 

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO DEVON TOURISM, sponsored by VisitDevon, visitdevon.co.uk

• Rhys Roberts, Visit Devon

 

PUB OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Bays Brewery, baysbrewery.co.uk

Gold

• Three Crowns, Chagford, threecrowns-chagford.co.uk @ThreeCrownsChag

Silver

• The Black River, Black Torrington, blackriverinn.co.uk @Blackriverinn
• The Waterfront, Plymouth, waterfront-plymouth.co.uk @Waterfront_Plym

Bronze

• The Cadeleigh Arms, Tiverton, thecadeleigharms.com @CadeleighArms
• The Royal George, Appledore, trgpub.co.uk @trg_appledore

 

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Plymouth Gin, plymouthgin.com

Gold

• The Angel – Taste of Devon, Dartmouth, theangeldartmouth.co.uk @theangeldevon

Silver

• Harry’s Restaurant, Exeter, harrysrestaurants.co.uk @HarrysExeter

Bronze

• Gara Rock Hotel, Salcombe, gararock.com @gararockhotel

Commended

• The Cosy Club, Exeter, cosyclub.co.uk @TheCosyClub

 

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Anytime Booking, anytimebooking.co.uk

Gold

• Higher Wiscombe, Colyton, higherwiscombe.com @HigherWiscombe

Silver

• Nethway Farm Holiday Cottages, Kingswear, nethwayfarm.co.uk

Bronze

• Lower Campscott Farm Cottages, Woolacombe, lowercampscott.co.uk @LowerCampscott

 

SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Clockwork Marketing, clock-work.co.uk

Gold

• The Horn of Plenty Country House Hotel & Restaurant, Gulworthy, thehornofplenty.co.uk @hornofplenty1

Silver

• Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe, caryarms.co.uk @CaryArms

Bronze

• Gara Rock Hotel, Salcombe, gararock.com @gararockhotel
• The Old Rectory Hotel, Exmoor, oldrectoryhotel.co.uk @HuwOldRectory

Commended

• Haytor Hotel, Torquay, haytorhotel.com
• Kentisbury Grange, Barnstaple, kentisburygrange.com @KentisburyG

 

SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Lovegrove Essentials, lovegroveessentials.com

 Gold

• Lincombe Hall Hotel, Torquay, lincombehallhotel.co.uk @lincombe_hall

Silver

• Life is Good Nutrition – The Retreat, carolabecker.com @CarolaNutrition

 

TOURISM INNOVATION AWARD, sponsored by Pear Communications, pearcommunications.org

Gold

• Quince Honey Farm, South Molton, quincehoneyfarm.co.uk @quincehoneyfarm

Silver

• The BIG Sheep, Abbotsham, thebigsheep.co.uk @bigsheepdayout

Commended

• Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Lynmouth, cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk @LLCliffRailway

 

UNSUNG HERO AWARD, sponsored by Quality in Tourism, qualityintourism.com

Unsung Heroes

• Clive Simmons, Palace Theatre, Paignton, palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk @Theatrepaignton
• Hannah Pattle, Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh, pennywellfarm.co.uk @PennywellFarm
• Ian Stuart - RIP, Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth stuartlinecruises.co.uk @stuartlineexm
• Naomi Hunt, Powderham Castle, Powderham, powderham.co.uk @powderhamcastle
• Sereny Damon, Dartmouth Steam Railway, Dartmouth, dartmouthrailriver.co.uk @DartmouthRR

 

VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Westward Marketing,  westwardmarketing.co.uk

Gold

• Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh, pennywellfarm.co.uk @PennywellFarm

Silver

• Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Lynmouth, cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk @LLCliffRailway

Bronze

• Quince Honey Farm, South Molton, quincehoneyfarm.co.uk @quincehoneyfarm
• The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Exeter, rammuseum.org.uk @RAMMuseum

 

VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Ignyte, ignyte.co.uk

Gold

• Lynmouth Pavilion Exmoor National Park Centre, exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk @ExmoorNP

Silver

• Tiverton Tourist Information Service, tivertonmuseum.org.uk @Visit_Mid_Devon

 

WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Buckleigh Linen Services, buckleigh.co.uk

Gold

• Paschoe House, Bow, paschoehouse.co.uk @paschoehouse

Silver

• Gara Rock Hotel, Salcombe, gararock.com @gararockhotel

 

 

 

2019/20 DEVON TOURISM AWARDS

WINNERS (in alphabetic order)

Sponsored by Beco Energy  becouk.com

 

ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD sponsored by Purple Cloud Consultancy, purplecloudconsultancy.com

Gold

North Hayne Farm Cottages, South Molton northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk @NorthHayne

Silver

Calvert Trust Exmoor, Barnstaple calvertexmoor.org.uk @CalvertExmoor

Bronze

Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay kents-cavern.co.uk @Kents_Cavern

 

ACTIVE AND SPORTING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Good Game, good-game.co.uk

Gold

Reach Outdoors, Paignton, reach-outdoors.com @reach_outdoors

Silver

Adventure Okehampton, Okehampton adventureokehampton.com @adventureOke

Calvert Trust Exmoor, Barnstaple calvertexmoor.org.uk @CalvertExmoor

Bronze

Sea Kayak Torbay, Torquay  seakayaktorbay.co.uk @SeaKayakTorbay

Commended

Adventure South, Salcombe facebook.com/adventuresouth @AdSouthUK

 

B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR sponsored by eviivo, eviivo.com

Gold

The 25 Boutique B&B, Torquay the25.uk @The25Torquay

Silver

Yarner House, Bovey Tracey yarner.com @Yarnerhouse

Bronze

Driftwood B&B, Brixham driftwoodbandb.co.uk @brixham_b

Commended

The Somerville Boutique B&B, Torquay somervilletorquay.co.uk @The_Somerville

 

BUSINESS EVENTS VENUE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Sharpham Wine & Cheese, sharpham.com

Gold

Event Exeter, Exeter event.exeter.ac.uk @eventexeter

Silver

Holne Park House, Ashburton holnepark.co.uk @HolneParkHouse

Kitley House Hotel, Yealmpton kitleyhousehotel.com @kitleyhouse

Bronze

Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa, Salcombe harbourhotels.co.uk @SalcombeHHotel

 

CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR sponsored by Owens Coffee, owenscoffee.com

Gold

Valley View Café, Loddiswell aunevalleymeat.co.uk @valleyviewcafe

Silver

Amelia’s Pantry at Cofton Holidays, Dawlish coftonholidays.co.uk @cofton_holidays

Bronze

Cafe-ODE, Shaldon odetruefood.com @Odetruefood

Commended

Chocella / Ella’s Chocolate Emporium & Tea Rooms, Brixham chocella.co.uk @ChocellaBrixham

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERSTAR AWARD sponsored by South West Water Business, swwbusiness.co.uk

Lisa Bradford, Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe caryarms.co.uk, @caryarms

 

DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Forthglade, forthglade.com

Gold

Woodland Cottages, Barnstaple woodlandcottages.org.uk @woodlands_devon

Silver

Cofton Holidays, Dawlish coftonholidays.co.uk @cofton_holidays

Bronze

Paschoe House, Bow paschoehouse.co.uk @paschoehouse

Commended

Fairwater Head Hotel, Hawkchurch fairwaterheadhotel.co.uk @FairwaterHead

Kipscombe Holidays, Bratton Fleming kipscombeholidays.co.uk @KipscombeH

Stowford Farm Meadows, Combe Martin stowford.co.uk @stowfordcamping

 

ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD sponsored by NFU Mutual, nfumutual.co.uk

Gold

River Dart Country Park, Ashburton riverdart.co.uk @RiverDartCP

Silver

Wheatland Farm, Winkleigh wheatlandfarm.co.uk @WheatlandFarm

Bronze

Cofton Holidays, Dawlish coftonholidays.co.uk @cofton_Holidays

The 25 Boutique B&B, Torquay the25.uk @The25Torquay

Commended

Devon Dens, Okehampton devondens.co.uk @woodlanddens

Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh  pennywellfarm.co.uk @PennywellFarm

 

FORTHGLADE DOG FRIENDLY PUB OF THE YEAR sponsored by Forthglade, forthglade.com

Gold

The Cadeleigh Arms, Tiverton thecadeleigharms.com @CadeleighArms

Silver

The Tom Cobley Tavern, Spreyton tomcobleytavern.co.uk

 

GLAMPING & ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Mihi Digital,  mihidigital.co.uk

Gold

Devon Yurt, Tavistock devonyurt.co.uk @devonyurt

Silver

Devon Dens, Okehampton devondens.co.uk @woodlanddens

Bronze

Blackdown Yurts, Cullompton blackdownyurts.co.uk @BlackdownYurts

Commended

Dreamhuts Retreat, Cullompton dreamhuts.co.uk

 

HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR sponsored by Stephens Scown, stephens-scown.co.uk

Gold

Ladram Bay Holiday Park, Budleigh Salterton ladrambay.co.uk @LadramBay

Silver

Cofton Holidays, Dawlish, coftonholidays.co.uk @cofton_Holidays

Bronze

Lady’s Mile Holiday Park, Dawlish, ladysmile.co.uk @Ladys_Mile

 

INTERNATIONAL VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Simpleview simpleviewinc.com

Gold

Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay kents-cavern.co.uk @Kents_Cavern

Silver

The Babbacombe Hotel, Babbacombe thebabbacombehotel.co.uk

Bronze

Dartington International Summer School & Festival, Dartington dartington.org/summer-school @DartingtonArts

 

LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Hotel Perfect, hotelperfect.co.uk

Gold

Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa, Salcombe salcombe-harbour-hotel.co.uk, @SalcombeHHotel

Silver

Bovey Castle, North Bovey, boveycastle.com @BoveyCastle

Bronze

Woolacombe Bay Hotel, Woolacombe woolacombe-bay-hotel.co.uk @Woolacombehotel

Commended

Crowne Plaza Plymouth crowneplaza.com/plymouthuk @CrownePPlymouth

 

LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Elavon elavon.co.uk

Gold

Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh  pennywellfarm.co.uk @PennywellFarm

Silver

The BIG Sheep, Bideford thebigsheep.co.uk @bigsheepdayout

The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth donkeysanctuary.org.uk @Sidmouthdonkeys

Bronze

RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor @RHS_Rosemoor

The Milky Way Adventure Park, Bideford themilkyway.co.uk @milkywaydevon

 

LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Dartington Crystal dartington.co.uk

Gold

Reach Outdoors, Paignton reach-outdoors.com @reach_outdoors

Silver

Salcombe Distilling Co, Salcombe salcombegin.com @SalcombeGin

Bronze

Skern Lodge, Bideford skernlodge.co.uk @skernlodge

 

NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD sponsored by Soundview soundviewmedia.co.uk

Gold

Hayley’s Hut, Torrington classicglamping.co.uk/glamping-site/4231/hayleys-hut @HayleysHut

Silver

Sea Kayak Torbay, Torquay seakayaktorbay.co.uk @SeaKayakTorbay

Bronze

Dreamhuts Retreat, Cullompton dreamhuts.co.uk @dreamhuts

Valleyside Escapes, Tiverton valleysideescapes.co.uk @ValleysideEscap

 

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO DEVON TOURISM sponsored by VisitDevon, visitdevon.co.uk

Michael Smith

 

PUB OF THE YEAR sponsored by Bays Brewery baysbrewery.co.uk

Gold

The Waterfront Pub & Dining, Plymouth waterfront-plymouth.co.uk @Waterfront_plym

Silver

The Bear and Blacksmith, Kingsbridge thebearandblacksmith.com @BearBlacksmith

Bronze

The Three Crowns, Chagford threecrowns-chagford.co.uk @ThreeCrownsChag

Commended

The Black River Inn, Beaworthy blackriverinn.co.uk @Blackriverinn

The Cove Café Bar, Kingsbridge thecovedevon.co.uk @thecovedevon

 

RESTAURANT/BISTRO OF THE YEAR sponsored by Thomas Westcott thomaswestcott.co.uk

Gold

Harry’s Restaurant, Exeter harrysrestaurants.co.uk @HarrysExeter

Silver

Great Western Restaurant at Bovey Castle, North Bovey boveycastle.com @BoveyCastle

The Angel, Dartmouth theangeldartmouth.co.uk @theangeldevon

Bronze

Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury-on-Sea burghisland.com @Burgh_Island

La Petite Bouchée, Witheridge lapetiteboucheebrasserie.co.uk @PetiteBouchee

Commended

The Salty Sparrow Bistro Café, Brixham thesaltysparrow.co.uk @Salty_Sparrow_

 

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Quality in Tourism qualityintourism.com

Gold

North Hayne Farm Cottages, South Molton northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk @NorthHayne

Silver

Cofton Holidays, Dawlish, coftonholidays.co.uk @cofton_Holidays

Ravendere Retreats, Ilfracombe ravendere.co.uk

Bronze

Alpine Park Cottages, Exeter alpineparkcottages.co.uk @alpinecottages

Commended

Kipscombe Holidays – Babbling Brook Cottage, Barnstaple kipscombeholidays.co.uk @KipscombeH

Newhouse Farm Cottages, Witheridge newhousecottages.com @NewhouseCotts

Wheatland Farm Nature Reserve and Lodges, Winkleigh wheatlandfarm.co.uk @WheatlandFarm

 

SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Clockwork Marketing clock-work.co.uk

Gold

Paschoe House, Bow paschoehouse.co.uk @paschoehouse

Silver

Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe caryarms.co.uk, @caryarms

Kentisbury Grange, Barnstaple kentisburygrange.com @KentisburyG

Commended

Burgh Island Hotel, Bigbury-on-Sea burghisland.com @Burgh_Island

 

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Westward westwardmarketing.co.uk

Gold

River Dart Country Park, Ashburton riverdart.co.uk @RiverDartCP

Salcombe Distilling Co, Salcombe salcombegin.com @SalcombeGin

Silver

The Bear Trail, Cullompton thebeartrail.co.uk @trail_bear

Commended

Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves, Torquay kents-cavern.co.uk @Kents_Cavern

Torquay’s Dinosaur World, Torquay torquaysdinosaurworld.co.uk

 

SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Lovegrove Essentials,  lovegroveessentials.com

Gold

Ilsington Country House Hotel and Spa, Newton Abbot ilsington.co.uk @ilsingtonhotel

Silver

The Lorrens Ladies Spa, Torquay lorrensladiesspa.co.uk @LorrensSpa

Bronze

The Alchemist Spa at Woolacombe Bay Hotel, Woolacombe woolacombe-bay-hotel.co.uk/spa-in-north-devon @Woolacombehotel

 

SPECIAL AWARD FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY sponsored by Beco Energy  becouk.com

River Dart Country Park, Ashburton riverdart.co.uk @RiverDartCP

 

TOURING CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR sponsored by Vickery Holman vickeryholman.com

Gold

River Dart Country Park, Ashburton riverdart.co.uk @RiverDartCP

Silver

Harford Bridge Holiday Park, Tavistock harfordbridge.co.uk @harfordbridge

Bronze

Oakdown Holiday Park, Sidmouth oakdown.co.uk @OakdownHolidays

Commended

Kipscombe Holidays – Devon Banks Campsite, Barnstaple kipscombeholidays.co.uk/en/730179 @KipscombeH

 

TOURISM EVENT/FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Club WiFi Networks, clubwifi.co.uk

Gold

Glas-Denbury Music & Arts Festival, Denbury glas-denbury.co.uk @GlasdenburyFest

Silver

The Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, Dartmouth dartmouthregatta.co.uk @RoyalRegatta

Bronze

Torbay Airshow, Torquay englishrivieraairshow.co.uk @RivieraAirshow

 

TOURISM INNOVATION AWARD sponsored by NatWest Business Banking business.natwest.com

Gold

The Lorrens Ladies Spa, Torquay lorrensladiesspa.co.uk @LorrensSpa

Silver

Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company – Train of Lights, South Devon dsrrbchristmas.co.uk @DartmouthRR

Bronze

Ravendere Retreats, Ilfracombe ravendere.co.uk

 

VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Ignyte ignyte-uk.co.uk

Gold

English Riviera Visitor Information Service, Torquay englishriviera.co.uk @EnglishRiviera

Silver

Plymouth Tourist Information Centre, Plymouth visitplymouth.co.uk @visitplymouth

 

WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Christie & Co christie.com

Gold

Kitley House Hotel, Yealmpton kitleyhousehotel.com @kitleyhouse

Silver

Deer Park Country House, Weston deerpark.co.uk @deerparkdevon

Bronze

Holne Park House, Ashburton holnepark.co.uk @HolneParkHouse

 

WINNER OF WINNERS sponsored by Voyage Travel Marketing voyagetravelmarketing.com

 

North Hayne Farm Cottages, South Molton northhaynefarmcottages.co.uk @NorthHayne

2018 WINNERS & HIGHLY COMMENDED (in alphabetic order)

Sponsored by Hoseasons hoseasons.co.uk

ACCESS AND INCLUSIVITY AWARD sponsored by Purple Cloud, purplecloudconsultancy.com

Gold

• Otter Pool Barn, Ilfracombe, otterpoolbarn.co.uk

Silver

• Plymouth Gin, Plymouth, plymouthgin.com, @PlymouthGinUK

Bronze

• Haytor Hotel, Torquay, haytorhotel.com, @haytor_hotel

ACTIVE AND SPORTING EXPERIENCE AWARD sponsored by Ignyte, ignite-uk.co.uk

Gold

• Liberty Trails, Tavistock, liberty-trails.com, @LibertyTrails

Silver

• Reach Outdoors, Paignton, reach-outdoors.com, @reach_outdoors

Bronze

• Adventure Okehampton, Okehampton, adventureokehampton.com, @adventureOke

B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Eviivo, eviivo.com

Gold

• Highcliffe House, Lynton, highcliffehouse.co.uk, @HighcliffExmoor

Silver

• Lee Byre, Coryton, leebyre.com, @leebyre

Bronze

• Larkbeare Grange, Talaton, larkbeare.net, @LarkbeareGrange
• Yarner House, Bovey Tracey, yarner.com, @yarnerhouse

BUSINESS TOURISM AND VENUE AWARD sponsored by Christie & Co, christie.com

Gold

• Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa, Salcombe, Salcombe-harbour-hotel.co.uk, @SalcombeHHotel

Silver

• Highbullen Hotel, Golf & Country Club, Umberleigh, @Highbullen

Bronze

• The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth, thedukeofcornwall.co.uk, @TheDukePlymouth

CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR sponsored by Owens, owenscoffee.com

Gold

• Valley View Café, Kingsbridge, aunevalleymeat.co.uk, @valleyviewcafe

Silver

• Home Farm Café, Bovey Tracey, homefarmcafe.co.uk, @homefarmcafe

CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERSTAR AWARD sponsored by South West Water Business, swwbusiness.co.uk

Gold

• Helen Follett, The Folletts at Beer, Beer,thefollettsatbeer.co.uk, @FollettsAtBeer

DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Forthglade, forthglade.com

Gold

• Millbrook Estate, Umberleigh, millbrookcottages.co.uk, @millbrookestate

Silver

• Stowford Farm Meadows, Ilfracombe, stowford.co.uk, @stowfordcamping

Bronze

• Bovey Castle, North Bovey, boveycastle.com, @BoveyCastle

GLAMPING & ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR sponsored by MiHi Digital, mihidigital.co.uk

Gold

• Longlands, Combe Martin, longlandsdevon.co.uk, @longlandsdevon

Silver

• Devon Yurt, Tavistock, devonyurt.co.uk, @devonyurt
• The Orchard Retreat, Crediton, theorchardretreat.co.uk, @orchardretreat1

Bronze

• Cuckoo Down Farm, West Hill, cuckoodownfarm.co.uk, @cuckoodownfarm

Highly Commended

• Loveland Farm, Bideford, lovelandfarmcamping.co.uk, @lovelandfarm

GUIDED TOUR OF THE YEAR sponsored by Plymouth Business School, plymouth.ac.uk/schools/plymouth-business-school/tourism-hospitality

Gold

• Unique Devon Tours, Newton Abbot, uniquedevontours.com, @UniqueDevonTour

Silver

• Plymouth Gin, Plymouth, plymouthgin.com, @PlymouthGinUK

HOLIDAY PARK & VILLAGE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Stephens Scown, stephens-scown.co.uk

Gold

• Cofton Holidays, Dawlish, coftonholidays.co.uk, @cofton_Holidays

Silver

• Lady’s Mile Holiday Park, Dawlish, ladysmile.co.uk, @Ladys_Mile

Bronze

• South Bay Holiday Park, Brixham, johnfowlerholidays.com, @JohnFowlerHols

INTERNATIONAL VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Brittany Ferries, Brittany-ferries.co.uk

Gold

• Liberty Trails, Tavistock, liberty-trails.com, @LibertyTrails

Silver

• Mountlands Language School, Exmouth, mountlands.com, @mountlands

Bronze

• Clovelly, clovelly.co.uk, @clovellyvillage

LARGE ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Accord Marketing, accordmarketing.com

Gold

• The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, donkeysanctuary.org.uk/visit-us/Sidmouth, @Sidmouthdonkeys

Silver

• Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery, Exeter, rammuseum.org.uk, @RAMMuseum

Bronze

• The Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Lynmouth, cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk, @LLCliffrailway

Highly Commended

• World of Country Life, Exmouth worldofcountrylife.co.uk @WOCL_EXMOUTH

LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Hotel Perfect, hotelperfect.co.uk

Gold

• Bovey Castle, North Bovey, boveycastle.com, @BoveyCastle

Silver

• Highbullen Hotel, Golf & Country Club, Umberleigh, @Highbullen

Bronze

• Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa, Salcombe, salcombe-harbour-hotel.co.uk, @SalcombeHHotel

LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Dartington Crystal, dartington.co.uk

Gold

• Ashburton Cookery School & Chef’s Academy, Ashburton, ashburtoncookeryschool.co.uk, @AshburtonCS

Silver

• Quince Honey Farm, South Molton, quincehoneyfarm.co.uk, @quincehoneyfarm

Bronze

• Salcombe Distilling Co, Salcombe, salcombegin.com, @SalcombeGin

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO DEVON TOURISM sponsored by VisitDevon, visitdevon.co.uk

• Trevor Stanbury MBE

RESPONSIBLE ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD sponsored by Quality in Tourism, qualityintourism.com

Gold

• The Old Kennels, Dunkeswell, theoldkennels.co.uk, @theoldkennels

Silver

• Cofton Holidays, Dawlish, coftonholidays.co.uk, @cofton_Holidays

Bronze

• Dartmoor Active Leisure Ltd, Okehampton, adventureokehampton.com, @AdventureOke
• Larkbeare Grange, Talaton, larkbeare.net, @LarkbeareGrange

RESTAURANT/BISTRO OF THE YEAR sponsored by Source Trade Show, thesourcetradeshow.co.uk

Gold

• Glazebrook House Hotel, South Brent, glazebrookhouse.com, @glazebrookhouse

Silver

• Great Western Restaurant at Bovey Castle, North Bovey, boveycastle.com, @BoveyCastle

Bronze

• The Riverford Field Kitchen, Buckfastleigh, theriverfordfieldkitchen.co.uk, @riverfordFK

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Soundview, soundviewmedia.co.uk

Gold

• Millbrook Estate, Umberleigh, millbrookcottages.co.uk, @millbrookestate

Silver

• Bidwell Farm Cottages, Honiton, bidwellfarm.co.uk, @bidwellfarm

Bronze

• The Folletts at Beer, Beer, thefollettsatbeer.co.uk, @FollettsAtBeer

SMALL ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Westward, westwardmarketing.co.uk

Gold

• Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth, stuartlinecruises.co.uk, @stuartlineexm

Silver

• Quince Honey Farm, South Molton, quincehoneyfarm.co.uk, @quincehoneyfarm

Bronze

• Seaton Wetlands, Seaton, wildeastdevon.co.uk, @wildeastdevon
• Torre Abbey Museum, Torquay, torre-abbey.org.uk, @torreabbey

SMALL HOTEL/BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Clockwork, clock-work.co.uk

Gold

• Lympstone Manor Hotel, Lympstone, lympstonemanor.co.uk, @Lympstone_Manor

Silver

• Glazebrook House Hotel, South Brent, glazebrookhouse.com, @glazebrookhouse

Bronze

• Bayards Cove Inn, Dartmouth, bayardscoveinn.co.uk, @bayardscove
• Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe, caryarms.co.uk, @caryarms
• South Sands Hotel, Salcombe, southsands.com, @SouthSandsHotel

SPA, PAMPERING & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Beco, becouk.com

Gold

• Elan Spa at Bovey Castle, North Bovey, boveycastle.com, @BoveyCastle

Silver

• Lorrens Ladies Spa, Torquay, lorrensladiesspa.co.uk

Bronze

• Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe, caryarms.co.uk, @caryarms
• Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa, Salcombe, salcombe-harbour-hotel.co.uk, @SalcombeHHotel

TOURING CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR sponsored by Brewer & Bunney, brewerandbunney.co.uk

Gold

• Langstone Manor Holiday Park, Tavistock, langstonemanor.co.uk, @LangstoneManor

Silver

• Andrewshayes Holiday Park, Axminster, andrewshayes.co.uk, @AndrewshayesA35

Bronze

• Appledore Park, Okehampton, appledorepark.co.uk, @appledorepark

Highly Commended

• Stowford Farm Meadows, Ilfracombe, stowford.co.uk, @stowfordcamping

TOURISM EVENT/FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR sponsored by St Austell Brewery, staustellbrewery.co.uk

Gold

• GlasDenbury Music & Arts Festival, Denbury, glas-denbuy.co.uk, @GlasdenburyFest

Silver

• Pirates Weekend, Plymouth, Plymouth, visitplymouth.co.uk, @plymouthpirates

Bronze

• BMAD (Bikers Make A Difference), Paignton, bmad.co.uk, @BMADPaigntonTQ

TOURISM INNOVATION AND NEW BUSINESS AWARD sponsored by NatWest Business Banking, business.natwest.com

Gold

• Tree Top Escape at Millbrook Estate, treetopescape.co.uk, @treetopescape

Silver

• Otter Pool Barn, Ilfracombe, otterpoolbarn.co.uk

Bronze

• Salcombe Distilling Co, Salcombe, salcombegin.com, @SalcombeGin

Highly Commended

• Leafy Fields Glamping, Ashill, leafyfieldsglamping.com, @leafyfields

TOURISM PUB OF THE YEAR sponsored by Accounting and General, accountingandgeneral.co.uk

Gold

• The Cricket Inn, Beesands, thecricketinn.com, @thecricketinn

Silver

• The Millbrook Inn, Kingsbridge, millbrookinnsouthpool.co.uk, @southpoolducks

Bronze

• The Waterfront Pub & Dining – Plymouth, Plymouth, waterfront-plymouth.co.uk, @waterfront2015

Highly Commended

• The Three Crowns – Chagford, Chagford, threecrowns-chagford.co.uk, @ThreeCrownsChag

VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR sponsored by DATA, devonstopattractions.co.uk

Gold

• Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centres, Dartmoor, dartmoor.gov.uk, @dartmoornpa

Silver

• Woolacombe & Mortehoe Tourism Information Centre, Woolacombe, woolacombetourism.co.uk, @WoolacombeTIC

Bronze

• Tiverton Tourist Information Service, Tiverton, exploretiverton.co.uk, @TIC_Tiverton

WINNER OF WINNERS sponsored by NFU Mutual, nfumutual.co.uk

• Lympstone Manor Hotel, Lympstone, lympstonemanor.co.uk, @Lympstone_Manor

2017 WINNERS & HIGHLY COMMENDED

in association with Hoseasons ;www.hoseasons.co.uk ;@Hoseasons

Access and Inclusivity Award

Sponsored by Purple Cloud Consultancy ;www.purplecloudconsultancy.co.uk @PurpleCloudSW

GOLD

• Haytor Hotel, Torquay, ;haytorhotel.com, @haytor_hotel

SILVER

• Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter, ;exeter.gov.uk/ramm, @RAMMuseum

BRONZE

• The Granary, Larkbeare Grange, Talaton, ;larkbearegranary.net, @LarkbeareGrange

Active & Sporting Experience Award

Sponsored by Ignyte Ltd ;www.ignyte-uk.co.uk ; @IgnyteLtd

GOLD

• Skern Lodge, Bideford, ;skernlodge.co.uk, @skernlodge

SILVER

• Reach Outdoors, Paignton, ;reach-outdoors.com, @Reach_Outdoors

BRONZE

• Go Ape Haldon, Exeter, ;goape.co.uk/haldon, @goapetribe

Artistic, Cultural & Learning Experience Award

Sponsored by Plymouth University School of Tourism & Hospitality ;www.plymouth.ac.uk ; @PlymUni

GOLD

• Plymouth Gin, Plymouth, ;plymouthdistillery.com, @PlymouthGinUK

SILVER

• Quince Honey Farm, South Molton, ;quincehoneyfarm.co.uk, @quincehoneyfarm

BRONZE

• Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter, ;exeter.gov.uk/ramm, @RAMMuseum

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Seaton Tramway, Seaton, ;tram.co.uk, @SeatonTramway

Bed and Breakfast of the Year

Sponsored by eviivo ;eviivo.com ; @eviivo

GOLD

• The 25 Boutique B&B, Torquay, ;the25.uk, @The25Torquay

SILVER

• Higher Gitcombe Boutique B & B, Totnes, ;highergitcombe.co.uk, @highergitcombe

BRONZE

• The Salty Monk, Sidford, ;saltymonk.com, @TheSaltyMonk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• The Somerville Boutique B & B, Torquay, ;somervilletorquay.co.uk, @The_Somerville

Café/Tearoom of the Year

Sponsored by Owens Coffee ; ;www.owenscoffee.com ; @OwensCoffee

GOLD

• The Guardhouse Cafe, Brixham, ;guardhousecafe.com, @Guardhousecafe

SILVER

• Cantina Kitchen and Bar, Paignton, ;cantinagoodrington.co.uk, @cantinagood

BRONZE

• Tickety-Boo, Ottery St Mary, ;ticketyboocafe.co.uk, @TicketyBoo_OSM

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Nelly May's Parlour, Ilfracombe, ;nellymays.co.uk,

Camping & Caravanning Park of the Year ;

Sponsored by Christie & Co ;www.christie.com ; @ChristieCoUK

GOLD

• River Dart Country Park, Ashburton, ;riverdart.co.uk, @riverdartCP

SILVER

• Appledore Park, Okehampton, ;appledorepark.co.uk, @appledorepark

Dog Friendly Business of the Year

Sponsored by Forthglade ;www.forthglade.com ; @Forthglade

GOLD

• Bulleigh Barton Manor, Newton Abbot, ;bulleighbartonmanor.co.uk, @BulleighBManor

SILVER

• The Salty Monk, Sidford, ;saltymonk.com, @TheSaltyMonk

BRONZE

• Bovey Castle, North Bovey, ;boveycastle.com, @BoveyCastle

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Whitehill Country Park, Paignton, ;whitehill-park.co.uk, @WhitehillPark

Glamping & Alternative Accommodation ;of the Year

Sponsored by Dart PR ;www.dartpr.co.uk ; @dartpr

GOLD

• Longlands, Combe Martin, ;longlandsdevon.co.uk, @longlandsdevon

SILVER

• O'Connors Campers, Okehampton, ;oconnorscampers.co.uk, @vwcamperhire

BRONZE

• The Orchard Retreat, Cheriton Fitzpaine, ;theorchardretreat.co.uk, @orchardretreat1

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Cuckoo Down Farm Glamping, West Hill, ;cuckoodownfarm.co.uk, @cuckoodownfarm

Guided Tour of the Year

Sponsored by Customerwise ;customerwise.co.uk ; @CustomerwiseUK

GOLD

• Unique Devon Tours, Newton Abbot, ;uniquedevontours.com, @UniqueDevonTour

SILVER

• Quince Honey Farm, South Molton, ;quincehoneyfarm.co.uk, @quincehoneyfarm

BRONZE

• Plymouth Gin, Plymouth, ;plymouthdistillery.com, @PlymouthGinUK

Holiday Park of the Year

Sponsored by Stephens Scown solicitors ;www.stephens-scown.co.uk ; @StephensScown

GOLD

• Oakdown Holiday Park, Sidmouth, ;oakdown.co.uk, @OakdownHolidays

SILVER

• Cofton Holidays, Dawlish, ;coftonholidays.co.uk, @Cofton_Holidays

BRONZE

• Ladram Bay Holiday Park, Budleigh Salterton, ;ladrambay.co.uk, @LadramBay

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Whitehill Country Park, Paignton, ;whitehill-park.co.uk, @WhitehillPark

International Visitor Experience of the Year

Sponsored by Exeter International Airport ; ;www.exeter-airport.co.uk ; @Exeter_Airport

GOLD

• Westward Living, Westward Ho!, ;westwardliving.co.uk, @Westwardliving

SILVER

• South West Coast Path Association, southwestcoastpath.org.uk, @swcoastpath

BRONZE

• Unique Devon Tours, Newton Abbot, ;uniquedevontours.com, @UniqueDevonTour

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Country Cousins, Ilfracombe, ;country-cousins.com, @CountryCousins
• Mountlands Language School, Exmouth, ;mountlands.com, @MOUNTLANDS

Large Attraction of the Year

Sponsored by Dartington Crystal ; ;www.dartington.co.uk ; @DartingtonUK

GOLD

• Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter, ;exeter.gov.uk/ramm, @RAMMuseum

SILVER

• RHS Rosemoor, Great Torrington, ;rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor, @RHS_Rosemoor

BRONZE

• Crealy Adventure Park & Resort, Clyst St Mary, ;crealy.co.uk, @CrealyResort

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• National Trust Greenway, Galmpton, ;nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway, @NTRiviera

Large Hotel of the Year

Sponsored by Hotel Perfect ;www.hotelperfect.co.uk ; @HotelPerfect

GOLD

• Bovey Castle, North Bovey, ;boveycastle.com, @BoveyCastle

SILVER

• Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa, Salcombe, ;salcombe-harbour-hotel.co.uk, @SalcombeHHotel

BRONZE

• Thurlestone Hotel, Kingsbridge, ;thurlestone.co.uk, @Thurlestone1896

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Mercure Exeter Southgate, Exeter, ;mercure.com, @southgatehotel

Outstanding Customer Service Award

Sponsored by South West Water Business ; ;www.swwbusiness.co.uk ; @SWWBusiness

GOLD

• Stephen Eddy at Exmoor Zoo, www.exmoorzoo.co.uk ; @exmoorzoo

Restaurant/Bistro of the Year

Sponsored by The Source Trade Show ;www.thesourcetradeshow.co.uk ; @SourceFoodDrink

GOLD

• The Elephant Restaurant, Torquay, ;elephantrestaurant.co.uk, @elephantrest

SILVER

• Great Western Restaurant at Bovey Castle, North Bovey, ;boveycastle.com, @BoveyCastle

BRONZE

• Old Vienna Restaurant, Torquay, ;oldvienna.co.uk, @Old_Vienna

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Broomhill Art Hotel & Sculpture Gardens, Barnstaple, ;broomhillart.co.uk, @broomhillart

Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year

Sponsored by Vickery Holman ; ;www.vickeryholman.com ; @VickeryHolman

GOLD

• Westward Living, Westward Ho!, ;westwardliving.co.uk, @Westwardliving

SILVER

• Aish Cross Holiday Cottages, Totnes, ;aishcross.co.uk, @AishHoli

BRONZE

• South View Lodges, Exeter, ;southviewlodges.co.uk, @southviewlodge

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Bidwell Farm Cottages, Upottery, ;bidwellfarm.co.uk, @bidwellfarm

Self Catering Property of the Year

Sponsored by Quality in Tourism ; ;www.qualityintourism.com ; @qualitytourism

GOLD

• The Milkshed, Honiton, ;themilkshed-devon.com, @Milkshed_Devon

SILVER

• Oversteps House, Salcombe, ;coastandcountry.co.uk/cottage-details/overhs, @CandCC

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Stone Quarry Cottage, Bampton, ;wonhamoak.co.uk,

Small Attraction of the Year ;

Sponsored by App for Devon with Westward Marketing ; ;www.appfordevon.com ; @AppForDevon

GOLD

• Plymouth Gin, Plymouth, ;plymouthdistillery.com, @PlymouthGinUK

SILVER

• Quince Honey Farm, South Molton, ;quincehoneyfarm.co.uk, @quincehoneyfarm

BRONZE

• The Bear Trail, Cullompton, ;thebeartrail.co.uk, @trail_bear

Small/Boutique Hotel of the Year

Sponsored by Clockwork Marketing ; ;www.clock-work.co.uk ; @ClockworkM

GOLD

• Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe, ;caryarms.co.uk, @caryarms

JOINT SILVER

• Lewtrenchard Manor, Okehampton, ;lewtrenchard.co.uk, @Lewtrenchard
• South Sands Hotel, Salcombe, ;southsands.com, @SouthSandsHotel

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Haytor Hotel, Torquay, ;haytorhotel.com, @haytor_hotel
• The Cricket Inn, Kingsbridge, ;thecricketinn.com, @TheCricketInn

Spa and Wellbeing Experience of the Year

Sponsored by Brewer and Bunney ;www.brewerandbunney.co.uk ; @Brewerandbunney

GOLD

• Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe, ;caryarms.co.uk, @caryarms

SILVER

• Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa, Salcombe, ;salcombe-harbour-hotel.co.uk, @SalcombeHHotel

BRONZE

• Elan Spa at Bovey Castle, North Bovey, ;boveycastle.com, @BoveyCastle

Sustainable Tourism Award

Sponsored by Brittany Ferries ;www.brittany-ferries.co.uk ; @BrittanyFerries

GOLD

• Millbrook Estate, Umberleigh, ;millbrookcottages.co.uk, @millbrookestate

SILVER

• River Dart Country Park, Ashburton, ;riverdart.co.uk, @riverdartCP

JOINT BRONZE

• Cofton Holidays, Dawlish, ;coftonholidays.co.uk, @Cofton_Holidays
• Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh, ;pennywellfarm.co.uk, @PennywellFarm

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Adventure Okehampton, Okehampton, ;adventureokehampton.com, @AdventureOke

Tourism Event/Festival of the Year

Sponsored by Western Event Hire ; ;www.westerneventhire.co.uk ; @WEH_and_Penrose

GOLD

• The Contemporary Craft Festival, Bovey Tracey, ;craftsatboveytracey.co.uk, @craftfestival

SILVER

• Glas-Denbury Music & Arts Festival, Denbury, ;glas-denbury.co.uk, @GlasdenburyFest

BRONZE

• Toby's Garden Festivals, Devon & Somerset, ;tobygardenfest.co.uk, @tobygardenfest

Tourism Pub of the Year

Sponsored by Accounting & General ; ; www.accountingandgeneral.co.uk ; @AlanKnightfcca

GOLD

• The Swan Bampton, Bampton, ;theswan.co, @theswanbampton

SILVER

• The Cricket Inn, Kingsbridge, ;thecricketinn.com, @TheCricketInn

BRONZE

• Victoria Inn, Salcombe, ;victoriainn-salcombe.co.uk, @victoriainnsalc

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Dukes, Sidmouth, ;dukessidmouth.co.uk, @Dukessidmouth

Venue & Business Tourism Award

Sponsored by Beyond Escapes ; ;www.beyondescapes.co.uk ; @BeyondEscapesUK

GOLD

• Deer Park Country Hotel, Honiton, ;deerpark.co.uk, @deerparkhotel

SILVER

• RHS Rosemoor, Great Torrington, ;rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor, @RHS_Rosemoor

BRONZE

• The Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth, ;thedukeofcornwall.co.uk, @TheDukePlymouth

Visitor Information Service of the Year

Sponsored by MiHi Digital ; ;www.mihidigital.co.uk ; @MiHiDigital

GOLD

• Kingsbridge Information Centre, Kingsbridge, ;hellokingsbridge.co.uk, @kingsbridgeinfo

SILVER

• Plymouth Tourist Information Centre, Plymouth, ;visitplymouth.co.uk, @VisitPlymouth

BRONZE

• Tiverton's Tourist Information Service, Tiverton, ;tivertonmuseum.org.uk, @TIC_Tiverton

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Dartmouth Visitor Centre, Dartmouth, ;discoverdartmouth.com, @DartEveryTime

Outstanding Contribution to Devon Award

Sponsored by VisitDevon ; ;visitdevon.co.uk ; @VisitDevon

• Martin Hesp, martinhesp.wordpress.com ; @martinhesp

Outstanding Contribution to Devon Tourism Award

Sponsored by VisitDevon ; ;visitdevon.co.uk ; @VisitDevon

• Esther Pearson & the South West Coast Path project, southwestcoastpath.org.uk, @swcoastpath

Special Award for Community Engagement

Sponsored by Cosmic ; ;www.cosmic.org.uk ; @Cosmic_UK

• Paignton Zoo – Great Big Rhinos Project, ; www.greatbigrhinos.org.uk ; @GreatBigRhinos

Winner of Winners

Sponsored by NFU Mutual ; ;www.nfumutual.co.uk ; @nfum

• The 25 Boutique B&B, Torquay, ;the25.uk, @The25Torquay

2016 Winners & Highly Commended

in association with Hoseasons www.hoseasons.co.uk

(In alphabetic order)

Access & Inclusivity Award

Sponsored by Purple Cloud Consultancy  www.purplecloudconsultancy.co.uk

GOLD

• Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton, www.thelmahulbert.com

SILVER

• National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, www.national-aquarium.co.uk

BRONZE

• Stover Country Park Local Nature Reserve, Newton Abbot, www.new.devon.gov.uk/stovercountrypark/

Active & Sporting Experience Award

Sponsored by Cosmic  www.cosmic.org.uk

GOLD

• Reach Outdoors Ltd, Paignton, www.reach-outdoors.com

SILVER

• Go Ape Haldon, Kennford, www.goape.co.uk/haldon

BRONZE

• Ilfracombe Sea Safaris, Ilfracombe, www.ilfracombeseasafari.co.uk

Artistic, Cultural & Learning Experience

Sponsored by Plymouth University School of Tourism & Hospitality www.plymouth.ac.uk

GOLD

• The Old Kennels, Dunkeswell, www.theoldkennels.co.uk

SILVER

• Virtual Jet Centre, Chudleigh, www.virtualjetcentre.co.uk

BRONZE

• Plymouth Gin, Plymouth, www.plymouthgin.com
• Seaton Tramway, Seaton, www.tram.co.uk
• South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh, www.southdevonrailway.co.uk

Bed & Breakfast of the Year

Sponsored by Nicholson’s  www.nicholsonssw.co.uk

GOLD

• Kaywana Hall, Kingswear, www.kaywanahall.co.uk

SILVER

• The 25 Boutique B & B, Torquay, www.the25.uk
• Higher Gitcombe Boutique Bed and Breakfast, Totnes, www.highergitcombe.co.uk

BRONZE

• Bulleigh Barton Manor, Ipplepen, www.escapetosouthdevon.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Larkbeare Grange, Talaton, www.larkbeare.net

Café & Tearoom of the Year

Sponsored by The Source Trade Show  www.thesourcetradeshow.co.uk

GOLD

• Home Farm Café, Bovey Tracey, www.homefarmcafe.co.uk

BRONZE

• Nelly May's Parlour, Ilfracombe, www.facebook.com/nellymays1/

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Hele Cornmill and Tearoom, Ilfracombe, www.helecornmill.com

Camping & Caravanning Park of the Year

Sponsored by Charles Darrow  www.charlesdarrow.co.uk  

GOLD

• Crealy Meadows Caravan and Camping Park, Clyst St Mary, www.crealymeadows.co.uk

SILVER

• Hele Valley Holiday Park, Ilfracombe, www.helevalley.co.uk

 

BRONZE

• Andrewshayes Holiday Park, Axminster, www.andrewshayes.co.uk

Dog Friendly Business of the Year

Sponsored by Forthglade  www.forthglade.com

GOLD

• Deer Park Country House Hotel, Honiton, www.deerpark.co.uk

SILVER

• Cary Arms, Babbacombe, www.caryarms.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• South Sands Hotel, Salcombe, www.southsands.com

Glamping Business of the Year

Sponsored by Aztec Media www.aztec4design.com 

GOLD

• Longlands, Combe Martin, www.longlandsdevon.co.uk

SILVER

• The Orchard Retreat, Crediton, www.theorchardretreat.co.uk

BRONZE

• Loveland Farm, Bideford, www.lovelandfarmcamping.co.uk
• O'Connors Campers, Okehampton, www.oconnorscampers.co.uk

Holiday Park & Village of the Year

Sponsored by Stephens Scown solicitors www.stephens-scown.co.uk 

GOLD

• Darwin Beach Cove Ltd, Ilfracombe, www.darwinescapes.co.uk/parks/beach-cove-coastal-retreat

SILVER

• Hele Valley Holiday Park, Ilfracombe, www.facebook.co.uk/helevalley

BRONZE

• Ladram Bay Holiday Park, Otterton, www.ladrambay.co.uk

Hotel of the Year

Sponsored by Hotel Perfect www.hotelperfect.co.uk     

GOLD

• Bovey Castle, North Bovey, www.boveycastle.com

SILVER

• Salcombe Harbour Hotel & Spa, Salcombe, www.salcombe-harbour-hotel.co.uk

BRONZE

• Deer Park Country House Hotel, Honiton, www.deerpark.co.uk

International Visitor Experience of the Year

Sponsored by Exeter International Airport  www.exeter-airport.co.uk

GOLD

• Unique Devon Tours, Newton Abbot, www.uniquedevontours.com

SILVER

• Mazzard Farm Holiday Cottages, Ottery St Mary, www.mazzardfarm.com

BRONZE

• Mountlands Language School, Exmouth, www.mountlands.com

Large Attraction of the Year

Sponsored by App for Devon with Westward Marketing  www.appfordevon.com

GOLD

• The Milky Way Adventure Park, Clovelly, www.themilkyway.co.uk

SILVER

• Seaton Tramway, Seaton, www.tram.co.uk
• South Devon Railway Trust, Buckfastleigh, www.southdevonrailway.co.uk

BRONZE

• The BIG Sheep, Abbotsham, www.thebigsheep.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• National Trust Greenway, Galmpton, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greenway

Restaurant/Bistro of the Year

Sponsored by Accounting & General   www.accountingandgeneral.co.uk             

GOLD

• The Coach House by Michael Caines, Barnstaple, www.kentisburygrange.com

SILVER

• Gidleigh Park Hotel, Chagford, www.gidleigh.co.uk
• The Elephant restaurant, Torquay, www.elephantrestaurant.co.uk

BRONZE

• River Cottage Canteen & Deli, Axminster, www.rivercottage.net/canteens/axminster

Self Catering Property of the Year

Sponsored by DISCVR  www.discvr.agency

GOLD

• The Granary, Larkbeare Grange, Talaton, www.larkbeare.net

SILVER

• The Milkshed, Honiton, www.themilkshed-devon.com

BRONZE

• Putsborough Garden Cottage, Croyde, www.putsboroughmanorcottages.co.uk

Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year

Sponsored by Quality in Tourism  www.qualityintourism.com

GOLD

• Southview lodges, Exeter, www.southviewlodges.co.uk

SILVER

• Cotmore Farm, Kingsbridge, www.cotmorefarm.com

BRONZE

• Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club, Umberleigh, www.highbullen.co.uk

Small Attraction of the Year

Sponsored by Shout Devon  www.shoutdevon.biz

GOLD

• Canonteign Falls, Christow , www.canonteignfalls.co.uk

SILVER

• Golden Hind Museum Ship, Brixham, www.goldenhind.co.uk

BRONZE

• The Miniature Pony Centre, Moretonhampstead, www.miniatureponycentre.com

Small Hotel / Boutique Accommodation of the Year

Sponsored by Clockwork Marketing   www.clock-work.co.uk

GOLD

• Glazebrook House Hotel, South Brent, www.glazebrookhouse.com
• Kentisbury Grange, Barnstaple, www.kentisburygrange.com
• Lewtrenchard Manor, Lewdown, www.lewtrenchard.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Haytor Hotel, Torquay, www.haytorhotel.com
• The Horn of Plenty, Tavistock, www.thehornofplenty.co.uk

Spa & Wellbeing Experience Award

Sponsored by Brewer and Bunney  www.brewerandbunney.co.uk            

GOLD

• Ilsington Country House Hotel & Spa, Bovey Tracey, www.ilsington.co.uk

SILVER

• Elan Spa at Bovey Castle, North Bovey, www.boveycastle.com

BRONZE

• Wear Park Spa at Exeter Golf and Country Club, Exeter, www.exetergcc.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

• Dart Marina Health Spa, Dartmouth, www.dartmarina.com

Sustainable Tourism Award

Sponsored by Triodos Bank  www.triodos.co.uk              

GOLD

• National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, www.national-aquarium.co.uk

SILVER

• Seaton Jurassic, Seaton, www.seatonjurassic.org

BRONZE

• Larkbeare Grange, Talaton, www.larkbeare.net

Tourism Event & Festival of the Year

Sponsored by EmAl Brewery www.emalbrewery.co.uk 

GOLD

• Plymouth Armed Forces Day, Plymouth, www.plymoutharmedforcesday.co.uk

SILVER

• Radio 1 Big Weekend, Powderham, www.bbc.co.uk/events/e2f9rz

Tourism Pub

Sponsored by Charles Darrow  www.charlesdarrow.co.uk  

GOLD

• The Millbrook Inn, Kingsbridge, www.millbrookinnsouthpool.co.uk

SILVER

• The New Inn, Roborough, Winkleigh, www.thenewinnroborough.co.uk

BRONZE

• The Waterfront Pub & Dining, Plymouth, www.waterfront-plymouth.co.uk

Tourist Information Service

Sponsored by MiHi Digital  www.mihidigital.co.uk 

GOLD

• Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centres, www.dartmoor.gov.uk

BRONZE

• Kingsbridge Information Centre, Kingsbridge, www.hellokingsbridge.co.uk

Unsung Hero Award for Customer Service

Sponsored by South West Water Business Services www.swwbusiness.co.uk  

• Drew Baker of Beverley Holidays

Venue & Business Tourism Award

Sponsored by West Country Tourism Conference  www.westcountrytourismconference.org.uk

GOLD

• Event Exeter at the University of Exeter, Exeter, www.eventexeter.com

SILVER

• National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, www.national-aquarium.co.uk

BRONZE

• Sandy Park Conference and Banqueting Centre, Exeter, www.sandypark.co.uk

Outstanding Contribution to Devon Tourism

Sponsored by VisitDevon  visitdevon.co.uk

• Victoria Hatfield, Exeter City Council & Devon Tourism Partnership
• Rosie Bates, Devon County Council & Devon Tourism Partnership

Winner of Winners

Sponsored by Great Western Railway  www.gwr.com

• National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth, www.national-aquarium.co.uk