Several Cornwall tourist establishments, restaurants and experiences have been nominated as finalists in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2023.
In total, 21 places and people have been selected for the final section from the county in 15 separate categories.
This includes Pengelly Retreat for Glamping Business of the Year and Martha's Orchard for Holiday Park of the Year.
The awards process started in April 2022, with 482 entries submitted, a rigorous judging process and many winning in their county schemes in Cornwall, Bristol, Bath and Somerset, Dorset and Devon.
The News is out! Finalists for 22/23 South West Tourism Excellence Awards have been announced and all are looking forward to the big night at @EdenProject in March #SWTAwards #VEAWards2023 @CornwallTA @BBSTourismaward @devontouraward @DorsetTourAwds https://t.co/Wf82Ac8CZd pic.twitter.com/ViKd16PcL0
— South West Tourism Awards (@swtourismawards) February 13, 2023
The top performers have now been named for the regional final which is to be held at Eden Project on Thursday, March 23.
A full list of the finalists can be found on the South West Tourism Awards website here.
Cornwall establishments nominated for the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2023
B&B and Guesthouse of the Year
- Ivy House Cornwall B&B - See Tripadvisor reviews here
Better Environment Award
- Higher Pendeen Camping, Cornwall
- Seascape Escape at The Old Coach House, Windsworth
Camping and Caravanning Park of the Year
- Polmanter Touring Park
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award
- Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park - See Tripadvisor reviews here
We are delighted to announce that the independent South West awards panel has selected Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park as a Finalist in the Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award category for this year’s South West Tourism Excellence Awards. pic.twitter.com/LFo0E7dfSV
— Mother Ivey's Bay (@MotherIveysBay) February 14, 2023
Experience of the Year
- Experience Cornwall Tours
Glamping Business of the Year
- Lydcott Glamping
- Pengelly Retreat
Holiday Park of the Year
- Hendra Holiday Park
- Martha's Orchard
Large Hotel of the Year
- Budock Vean Hotel - See the Tripadvisor reviews
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
- Lappa Valley
Restaurant of the Year
- The Idle Rocks Restaurant - See the Tripadvisor reviews
Self-catering Accommodation of the Year
- Three Mile Beach
- Treworgey Cottages
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
- Hangloose Adventure Eden
- PK Porthcurno
Spa and Wellbeing Experience of the Year
- Mullion Cove Spa
- The Spa at Gwel An Mor
Unsung Hero Award
- Rebecca Hedges, Bodmin Jail, Cornwall
Visitor Information Service of the Year
- Visit Newquay Tourist Information Centre
Robin Barker, Director of Services for Tourism Ltd, who manages the awards, said: “I am so looking forward to celebrating with the region’s best.
"To continue innovating, being ever more sustainable, and delighting customers at the same time as overcoming so much adversity is a real testament to their passion and commitment. Many congratulations to them all.”
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