Cornwall Tourism Awards 2014/15 winners revealed

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1 Cornwall Tourism Awards 2014/15 winners revealed The winners of the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2014/15 have been revealed in a much anticipated celebration of quality and excellence. Now in their thirteenth year, the annual awards, organised by Visit Cornwall and sponsored by Hoseasons, shine the spotlight on the stars of the local tourism industry and with twenty-one categories applaud brilliance in all aspects of the visitor experience. Among those leading the celebrations was The Headland Hotel in Newquay which, as well as playing host to the highly-charged awards ceremony, scooped a number of the coveted trophies, including gold for Holiday Resort of the Year. John and Carolyn Armstrong, who have owned the iconic hotel since 1979, were also presented with the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award for their role in developing Cornwall s status as a quality destination over the last 35 years. Another multi-award winner was The Lost Gardens of Heligan which was crowned Winner of Winners, while Bosinver Farm Cottages in St Austell emerged as a double gold champion for self-catering and sustainable tourism. Malcolm Bell, Head of Visit Cornwall, the Cornwall Development Company tourism service, praised the winning businesses: To have so many amazing businesses and individuals who work tirelessly to drive Cornwall s tourism product forward is one of Cornwall s greatest assets. With so many new names on the winners roll, these Awards highlight that Cornwall s immense passion for quality is industry wide rather than the reserve of a few. Let s hope Cornwall continues this success and comes home triumphant from the British Travel Awards later this month where it is in the running for Best UK Holiday Destination. Councillor Julian German, Portfolio Holder for Economy and Culture, continues: Behind the glamour of the Cornwall Tourism Awards is a rigorous judging process. The trophies are a symbol of hard-work, investment and passion, and considering the size of Cornwall s visitor economy, winning one is a highly accomplished feat. I hope that the awards drive the winners forward to an even more successful future and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.

2 Paul Hardingham, Strategic Development Director of title sponsors Hoseasons, adds: Cornwall is the domestic jewel in the crown of the UK tourism industry, so it s fantastic to be involved in the Awards this year. We help to bring nearly 250,000 people to the county every year, staying in our lodge developments, holiday parks and cottages, and we are only able to do that thanks to the passion and commitment shown by the people behind these businesses. Other notable winners included The Pandora Inn in Mylor which held onto the Pub of the Year title, and the revamped Telegraph Museum Porthcurno which, in its first year since reopening, stole the spotlight in the art, museum and industrial attraction category. The restaurant line-up meanwhile was dominated by Nathan Outlaw who won gold and bronze for Restaurant Nathan Outlaw and Outlaw s Fish Kitchen respectively. Proud Cornishman and England rugby union legend, Phil Vickery, joined the celebrations and as the guest speaker for the Award evening, entertained with tales of his sporting triumphs alongside BBC Radio Cornwall s Daphne Skinnard who compered. The winners of the Cornwall Tourism Awards will now represent Cornwall in the South West Tourism Awards and, if successful, go through to the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence For a full list of winners visit or join the conversation at #CTA14 ENDS

3 Notes to editors The Cornwall Tourism Awards are coordinated by Robin Barker of the private company, Services for Tourism Ltd, under contract to Visit Cornwall. See for more information. About Visit Cornwall Visit Cornwall is a service of the Cornwall Development Company, Cornwall Council s arms length economic development company Visit Cornwall undertakes destination marketing aimed at attracting first time visitors to Cornwall through appropriate promotions including targeted PR and through its award winning digital marketing Visit Cornwall coordinates, supports and promotes festivals and events across the county, providing advice to enhance the visitor experience, promote Cornwall and ensure the long term sustainability of events. Also responsible for the delivery of certain major events Visit Cornwall undertakes targeted research and market intelligence activities to drive Cornwall s marketing and product development Website: visitcornwall.com Twitter: Facebook: Youtube Google+: plus.google.com/+visitcornwall Instagram: LoveCornwallUK

4 Pinterest: Images Images from the Awards ceremony can be downloaded from Further information Robin Barker Services for Tourism Ltd Julia Hughes Visit Cornwall

5 CORNWALL TOURISM AWARDS 2014/15 in association with Hoseasons WINNERS HOLIDAY PARK & VILLAGE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Stephens Scown Solicitors scown.co.uk Trevornick Holiday Park, Cubert Mother Ivey s Bay Holiday Park, Padstow Perran Sands Holiday Park, Perranporth sands Trevella Park, Crantock CAMPING & CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions Trethem Mill Touring Park, St Just in Roseland Padstow Touring Park, Padstow Polmanter Touring Park, St Ives HOLIDAY RESORT OF THE YEAR Sponsored by e Strategy strategy.net The Headland, Newquay Mawgan Porth Holiday Park, Mawgan Porth Gwel an Mor Resort, Portreath COMMENDED The Valley, Carnon Downs WILDLIFE & MARINE ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Jo Downs Glass Design Newquay Sea Safaris & Fishing, Newquay Newquay Zoo, Newquay Paradise Park, Hayle COMMENDED Wingz Bird & Animal Sanctuary, Par TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by First Great Western Launceston Tourism Information Centre Bodmin Visitor Information Centre THEME PARK & ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR

6 Sponsored by Seymac Distribution Eden Project, Bodelva COMMENDED Cornwall s Crealy Great Adventure Park, Wadebridge BED & BREAKFAST AND GUEST ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Nicholson s Lower Barns B&B, St Ewe Highcliffe Contemporary Bed & Breakfast, Falmouth The Gurnard s Head, Treen, COMMENDED Downs Barn Farm, St Buryan CAFÉ & TEAROOM OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Niddocks Boscastle Farmshop & Café, Boscastle Rick Stein s Café, Padstow The Waymarker, Constantine COMMENDED The Park Café at Mawgan Porth, Mawgan Porth ACCESS & INCLUSIVITY AWARD Sponsored by Purple Cloud Consultancy Kernock Cottages, Saltash SELF CATERING HOLIDAY OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Pavey Group Bosinver Farm Cottages, St Austell Treworgey Cottages, Duloe Cosawes Barton, Ponsanooth COMMENDED Farmer James Farm Holidays, St Kew COMMENDED Kernock Cottages, Saltash COMMENDED Peninnis Farm Luxury Camping, St Mary s COMMENDED Restormel Manor, Lostwithiel GARDEN & COUNTRY HOUSE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Sue Bradbury PR The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan St Michael s Mount, Marazion Eden Project, Bodelva OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD

7 Sponsored by Source for Business Farmer James of Farmer James Farm Holidays, St Kew ART, MUSEUM & INDUSTRIAL ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Nixon Telegraph Museum Porthcurno, Porthcurno St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre, St Austell centre Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Francis Clark Hell Bay Hotel, Bryher Talland Bay Hotel, nr Looe The Idle Rocks Hotel, St Mawes WILDLIFE FRIENDLY BUSINESS AWARD, in partnership with Cornwall Wildlife Trust Sponsored by Kelly s of Cornwall Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre at Gwel an Mor, Portreath The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan Perran Sands Holiday Park, Perranporth sands COMMENDED Encounter Cornwall, Golant COMMENDED Mother Ivey s Bay Holiday Park, Padstow COMMENDED Trenython Manor Hotel & Spa Resort, Par PUB OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Scott Burridge Commercial The Pandora Inn, Mylor The Ship Inn, Wadebridge Rashleigh Arms, Charlestown The Kings Head, Ruan Lanihorne TOURISM ACTIVITY, SPORT & EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Brewer and Bunney Miracle Theatre, Cornwall Mobius Adventure Cornwall, Cubert Minack Theatre, Porthcurno Padstow Seafood School, Padstow COMMENDED Koru Kayaking, St Agnes COMMENDED Scilly Seal Snorkelling, St Martins COMMENDED Ticket to Ride Surf School, Perranporth LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR

8 Sponsored by Hotel Perfect The Scarlet, Mawgan Porth The Headland Hotel, Newquay St Michael s Hotel & Spa, Falmouth DOG FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION AWARD Sponsored by James Wellbeloved Helsbury Park, Launceston Kernock Cottages, Saltash The Valley, Carnon Downs SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD Sponsored by Canara Organic Farm Bosinver Farm Cottages, St Austell The Emerald, Carnon Downs Dolbeare Park, Landrake COMMENDED The Headland Hotel, Newquay COMMENDED Kernock Cottages, Saltash RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR Sponsored by St Austell Brewery Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, Rock outlaw.com Langmans Restaurant, Callington Outlaw s Fish Kitchen, Port Isaac COMMENDED Ruin Cafe, Tresco WINNER OF WINNERS Sponsored by Springboard The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO TOURISM John & Carolyn Armstrong, owners of The Headland Hotel, Newquay