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The winners of the 2021/22 Cornwall Tourism Awards have been announced during an online ceremony

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This year’s winners in the Cornwall Tourism Awards have been announced.

In an online event held last week, 66 awards were presented in 22 categories, with four awards held back for a face-to-face event in April.

The 20 th year of the competition was run in what proved to be another tumultuous year for tourism, with the final listings showing where is best to eat, drink, stay and have fun in Cornwall .

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Deborah Heather, of headline sponsors Quality in Tourism, said: “The last couple of years have undoubtedly been the most challenging in my lifetime for tourism. To be a finalist in the Cornwall Tourism Awards this year is truly an extraordinary achievement."

Here are the full list of finalists so far and all the places to check out this year:

ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD

Gold - Mylor Sailing and Powerboat School, Mylor

Silver - Sara’s Cottage, Truro

Bronze - Harrods Cornish Cottages, Penhallow

B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR

Gold - Chelsea House, Falmouth

Silver - Coswarth House, Padstow

CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR

Gold - Trevalgan Touring Park, St Ives

Silver - Trewan Hall, St Columb

Bronze - Treloy Touring Park, Newquay

CASUAL DINING, CAFÉ AND TEAROOM OF THE YEAR

Gold - Bango Kitchen, Penryn

Silver - The Rockpool, Hayle

Bronze - Olive & Co, Liskeard

DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Gold - Gwelmor, Bude

Silver - Kilminorth Cottages, Looe

Bronze - An Bowji, Newquay

ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD

Gold - Little Gwendreath Holiday Cottages, The Lizard

Silver - Tregoad Holiday Park, Looe

EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR (ACTIVE OR LEARNING)

Silver - The Tide Climbing Centre, Wadebridge

Bronze - iWalk Cornwall, Tintagel

GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Gold - Pengelly Retreat, Hayle

Silver - Ekopod, Launceston

Bronze - East Thorne – Bude

HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR

Gold - Tregoad Holiday Park, Looe

Silver - Trelawne Manor Holiday Park, Looe

LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR

Gold - Carlyon Bay Hotel, St Austell

Silver - The Land’s End Hotel, Penzance

Bronze - St Michaels Resort, Falmouth

LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR

Gold - The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno

Silver - Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek and The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell

Bronze - Tintagel Castle (English Heritage), Tintagel

NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD

Gold - Three Mile Beach, Gwithian Towans

Silver - Higher Pendeen Camping, Mawgan Porth

Bronze - Via Ferrata Cornwall, Penryn

PUB OF THE YEAR

Gold - The Barley Sheaf, Gorran

Silver - The Boathouse, Falmouth

Bronze - The Peterville Inn, St Agnes

RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION AWARD

Gold - Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park and Martha’s Orchard, Constantine Bay

Silver - The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno

Bronze - National Lobster Hatchery, Padstow and Trengilly Wartha Inn, Falmouth

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR

Gold - The Idle Rocks Restaurant, St Mawes

Silver - Hotel Meudon, Falmouth

Bronze - Edie’s Kitchen, St Austell

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR

Gold - Glynn Barton, Bodmin

Silver - Old Barn Tregonetha, St Columb

Bronze - Sara’s Cottage, Truro

SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR

Gold - The Idle Rocks, St Mawes

Silver - The Residence at Bolenna, Perranporth

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR

Gold - PK Porthcurno, Porthcurno

Silver - Museum of Cornish Life, Helston

Bronze - Cornwall FootballGolf Park, St Austell

SPA AND WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR

Gold - St Michaels Resort, Falmouth

Silver - Una St Ives, Carbis Bay

UNSUNG HERO AWARD

Gold - Emma Fashokun, Cornish Gems, St Ives

Silver - Deborah Vosper and Zillah Zaufal, Bodmin Keep: Cornwall’s Army Museum, Bodmin

Bronze - Megan Walsingham, Polurrian on the Lizard, Mullion and Sue Paull, Budock Vean Hotel, Mawnan Smith

WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR

Gold - Treseren, Newquay

Silver - Polurrian on the Lizard, Mullion

Bronze - Boconnoc, Lostwithiel

WILDLIFE FRIENDLY TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD

Gold - Bosinver Farm Cottages, St Austell

Silver - National Lobster Hatchery, Padstow

Bronze - Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park, Constantine Bay

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2021/22 Tourism Awards Open for Entry

May 11 2021

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 The 2021/22 Cornwall Tourism Awards are now open and businesses from across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are invited to submit their entries .

The Awards, now in their 20th year, cover both Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, offering businesses the chance to win not just locally, but to progress on to the regional South West awards and – for matching categories – the national VisitEngland awards .

The launch comes fresh from the conclusion of the 2020/21 awards, held in what was an extraordinary year for tourism, hospitality and the world. The awards had to change their format several times, with widespread praise from entrants including such comments as: “ We can't really put into words how much it means, especially after this year!” Other entrants listed the benefits of entering as increasing bookings, generating PR, boosting staff morale, as well as the free feedback on how their business could be improved. Find out more about the benefits here .

The 2021/22 awards categories cover the full range of tourism-related businesses including pubs, cafes and restaurants as well as accommodation, wedding and business venues, attractions, events and experiences.  There is a new award for ‘Innovation and Resilience’, as well as opportunities to submit entries for unsung heroes, new businesses, dog friendly, accessibility, wildlife friendly and sustainability.

Awards organiser Robin Barker says: “The last year has highlighted the need for tourism to adapt and innovate, and the same applies to the Awards. This year sees new categories, new criteria and an extended entry period giving businesses the chance to enter early ‘before the rush’ or to leave it till they have welcomed more visitors if they prefer. We so look forward to engaging with everyone once again.”

The awards are free to enter as they are supported by many sponsors and partners . Deborah Heather, Director of headline sponsors Quality in Tourism , says: “Following one of the most inspiring awards processes in our long history of supporting the Tourism Awards; Quality in Tourism is delighted to be Headline sponsor for Cornwall once again. We were truly inspired by the good and great of Cornwall tourism this year and can't wait to be involved in the Cornwall Tourism Awards in 2021/22.”

A series of free online workshops is planned to help entrants, the first being on 25 May. All entries must be submitted online by 31 August but with hopefully a very busy summer ahead it is recommended that businesses start as soon as possible.

2021/22 CORNWALL TOURISM AWARDS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR ENTRY  

The 2021/22 Cornwall Tourism Awards are now open and businesses from across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are invited to submit their entries.

The Awards, now in their 20th year, cover both Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, offering businesses the chance to win not just locally, but to progress on to the regional South West awards and – for matching categories – the national VisitEngland awards.

The launch comes fresh from the conclusion of the 2020/21 awards, held in what was an extraordinary year for tourism, hospitality and the world. The awards had to change their format several times, with widespread praise from entrants including such comments as: “We can't really put into words how much it means, especially after this year!” Other entrants listed the benefits of entering as increasing bookings, generating PR, boosting staff morale, as well as the free feedback on how their business could be improved. Find out more about the benefits here.

The awards are free to enter as they are supported by many sponsors and partners. Deborah Heather, Director of headline sponsors Quality in Tourism, says: “Following one of the most inspiring awards processes in our long history of supporting the Tourism Awards; Quality in Tourism is delighted to be Headline sponsor for Cornwall once again. We were truly inspired by the good and great of Cornwall tourism this year and can't wait to be involved in the Cornwall Tourism Awards in 2021/22.”

All entries must be submitted online by the extended deadline of midnight on 12 September but it is recommended that businesses start as soon as possible.

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Cornwall Tourism Awards 2023: See the 62 finalists hoping to be named winners

THE finalists of this year’s Cornwall Tourism Awards have been announced.

Following three months of judging, 62 finalists have been named and will find out on November 23 at a ceremony in Truro Cathedral if they have won gold, silver, or bronze. A further three special awards will also be announced and nine will be rewarded with commended status.

The annual competition is now in its 22nd year with changes each year to categories and criteria, reflecting the constant innovation and reinvention across the industry. This year’s awards took ever greater account of entrants’ commitment to accessibility and inclusion, including mental health, as well as the environment and community.

Paul Hawkins from Title Sponsor NFU Mutual Central Cornwall Agency said: “This outstanding list full of finalists demonstrates what makes Cornwall a world-class destination and we wish them all the best of luck.

“We are immensely proud to support these awards which champion quality and excellence across the county’s tourism industry.”

Award categories cover everything from dog friendly, new tourism business, and accessible and inclusive tourism to restaurants, glamping, hotels, and pubs.

A ‘Winner of Winners’ title, an ‘Unsung Hero’, and a special ‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism’ award will also be presented on the night.

This year's finalists of the Cornwall Tourism Awards are as follows:

ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Access Cornwall

• Bosinver Farm Cottages, St Austell
• Sara’s Cottage, Truro
• Trevassack Holidays, Helston

CAFÉ AND CASUAL DINING AWARD, sponsored by Made for Life Organics

• Boscastle Farm Shop, Boscastle
• Flory Restaurant, Bodmin

CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Booking.com

• Coastal Valley Camp & Crafts, Newquay
• Gwinear Camping and Fishing, Newquay
• Maker Heights, Millbrook

DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Wildanet

• Chapel Café, Port Isaac
• Karma St Martin’s, Isles of Scilly
• Kilminorth, Looe
• The Valley Cottages, Carnon Downs
• The Woodland Collection, Hayle

ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions

• Kernock Cottages Cornwall, Saltash
• Ugly Butterfly, Carbis Bay
• Watergate Bay Hotel, Watergate Bay

EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by AGI

• Gin & Vodka Masterclass - Colwith Farm Distillery, Lostwithiel
• History Tour - Falmouth Uncovered, Falmouth
• Taster Session – The Tide Climbing Centre, Wadebridge
• The Coasteer – Bare Feet Coasteer, Newquay

GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Anytime Booking

• Ekopod, Launceston
• Lydcott Glamping , Looe

HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Tozers

• Padstow Holiday Village, Padstow
• The Park Cornwall, Mawgan Porth
• Tregoad Holiday Park, Looe
• Sun Haven Holiday Park, Mawgan Porth

LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Guestline

• St Michaels Resort, Falmouth
• The Land’s End Hotel, Penzance

LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Isles of Scilly Steamship Company

• Bodmin Jail Museum, Bodmin
• Lappa Valley, St Newlyn East
• The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
• Land’s End Landmark, Penzance
• Tintagel Castle (English Heritage), Tintagel

 NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD, sponsored by Saffron Academy

• The Barn at Pengelly, Truro
• The Coconut Chy, Newquay
• Treworgie Barton Cottages, Bude

 OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO CORNISH TOURISM, sponsored by Plymouth Business School

*To be announced at the Awards event*

PUB OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Quality in Tourism

• The Peterville Inn, St Agnes
• The Rising Sun Inn Altarnun, Launceston
• Trengilly Wartha Inn, Falmouth
• The Wig & Pen, Truro

 RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Camel Valley

• Fallowfields at Housel Bay Hotel, Lizard
• Talland Bay Hotel, Looe

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Touch Stay

• Lambriggan Court, Truro
• Lower Marsh Farm, Saltash
• My Cottages in St Ives, St Ives
• The Valley, Carnon Downs

 SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by PKF Francis Clark

• Boskerris Hotel, St Ives
• The Idle Rocks, St Mawes
• THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay, Padstow
• Tregarthen’s Hotel, Isles of Scilly

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Tregoad Holiday Park

• Encounter Cornwall, Paddle Cornwall SUP, Golant
• Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park, St Columb
• The Tide Climbing Centre, Wadebridge
• Via Ferrata Cornwall, Penryn
• Pirate’s Quest Adventure Golf, Newquay

 TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by DCW Polymers

• Festival of Nature 2022, Isles of Scilly
• Heligan Night Garden - The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
• Porthleven Food Festival 2023, Porthleven

UNSUNG HERO AWARD, sponsored by Cornwall Airport Newquay

*To be announced at the awards Event*

WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by St Austell Printing Company

Wildlife friendly tourism business award, sponsored by tevi in association with cornwall wildlife trust.

• St Ives Holiday Village, St Ives

WINNER OF WINNERS, sponsored by VisitCornwall

For more information, visit www.cornwalltourismawards.org.uk

Winners of the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2023 announced

Sixty four trophies were presented at the 22nd annual awards held in Truro Cathedral

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Tourism businesses that have helped Cornwall to be regarded as a world class destination were commended with prestigious awards on Thursday night.

Sixty four awards were presented at the 22nd annual Cornwall Tourism Awards at a ceremony held in Truro Cathedral.

Awards covered everything from accommodation and attractions to food and drink and activities, with an ever-wider range of visitor experiences amongst the winners.

There were also awards for an increasing numbers of businesses in the all-important new tourism business, sustainable tourism and accessible tourism categories.

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Flory Restaurant in Bodmin won gold in the café and casual dining award and silver was presented to Boscastle Farm Shop in Boscastle.

Gwinear Camping and Fishing in Newquay was awarded gold in the camping and caravanning park of the year category, Coastal Valley Camp & Crafts silver and Maker Camp in Millbrook the bronze.

Kilminorth in Looe received gold in the dog friendly business of the year award and Karma St Martin’s on the Isles of Scilly won silver. 

Bronze went to The Valley Cottages in Carnon Downs and The Woodland Collection in Hayle.

Trevassack Holidays was presented gold in the accessible and inclusive tourism award category and silver went to Bosinver Farm Cottages in St Austell and Sara’s Cottage in Truro.

Ugly Butterfly in Carbis Bay won gold in the ethical, responsible and sustainable tourism award, Watergate Bay Hotel the silver and Kernock Cottages in Saltash the silver.

The gin and vodka masterclass at Colwith Farm Distillery in Lostwithiel was awarded gold in the experience of the year.

Taster session at The Tide Climbing Centre in Wadebridge received silver whilst Bare Feet Coasteer in Newquay and History Tour at Falmouth Uncovered won the bronze.

Lydcott Glamping in Looe was presented with the gold award in the glamping business of the year category and Ekopod in Launceston the silver.

Padstow Holiday Park won the gold award in the holiday park of the year, The Park at Mawgan Porth the silver and Tregoad Holiday Park in Looe the bronze.

St Michael’s Resort in Falmouth was awarded gold in the large hotel of the year and The Land’s End Hotel in Penzance the silver.

Lappa Valley at St Newlyn East received the gold in the large visitor attraction of the year, The Lost Garden’s of Heligan in St Austell the silver and Bodmin Jail Museum the bronze.

The Barn at Pengelly in Truro was presented gold in the new tourism award, The Coconut Shy in Newquay silver and Treworgie Barton Cottages in Bude the bronze.

The Peterville Inn in St Agnes was awarded pub of the year, The Rising Sun Altarnum the silver and Trengilly Wartha Inn in Falmouth bronze.

Ugly Butterfly in Carbis Bay won gold in the restaurant of the year, Fallowfields at Housel Bay Hotel at The Lizard and Talland Bay Hotel in Looe the silver and Karma St Martin’s on the Isles of Scilly the bronze.

My Cottages in St Ives was presented the gold in the self-catering accommodation of the year category, Lower Marsh Farm in Saltash and Sara’s Cottage in Truro the silver and Lambriggan Court in Truro the bronze.

The PIG at Harlyn Bay won gold in the small hotel of the year.

Silver went to Talland Bay Hotel in Looe and The Idle Rocks in St Mawes.

Boskerris Hotel in St Ives and Tregarthen’s Hotel on The Isles of Scilly was awarded bronze.

Via Ferrata Cornwall in Penryn won gold in the small visitor attraction of the year, Encounter Cornwall, Paddle Cornwall SUP in Golant the silver whilst bronze went to Screech Owl Sanctuary in St Columb and The Tide Climbing Centre in Wadebridge.

Heligan Night Garden at the Lost Gardens of Heligan was awarded gold in the tourism event of the year whilst Porthleven Food Festival won silver and Festival of Nature on the Isles of Scilly the bronze.

Kilminorth in Looe was presented gold in the wedding venue of the year, The Lost Gardens of Heligan silver and The Barn at Pengelly in Truro the bronze.

Tregoad Holiday Park in Looe won gold in the wildlife friendly tourism award, The Lost Gardens of Heligan silver and Lydcott Glamping in Looe the bronze.

Two special awards were announced, the first being the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award for the Minack Theatre’s Zoe Curnow, and the second being the final award of the night – the Winner of Winners award for Via Ferrata Cornwall.

The final award of the night,  the winner of winners award went to Via Ferrata Cornwall.

The awards were presented following an awe-inspiring performance from Off The Wall Aerial Dance Circus and a thought provoking presentation from former hotelier Amanda Winwood, owner of Made for Life Organics.

Winners in most categories will now be considered for the South West Tourism Excellence Awards to be presented at Exeter University in March 2024 and possibly invited to represent Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in the 2024 national VisitEngland Awards.

Paul Hawkins, from Title Sponsor NFU Mutual in Central Cornwall, said: “A huge well done to all the winners on their awards and the outstanding contribution they make to Cornwall’s thriving tourism industry.

 “The outstanding list of 62 finalists demonstrated what makes Cornwall a world-class destination and it filled us with immense pride to be headline sponsor of these awards and play a part in a brilliant night at Truro Cathedral. Congratulations to all.”

Awards organiser Robin Barker added: “Just when you think you’ve seen it all this fabulous industry surprises you with yet more innovation and invention, and with businesses that never cease to amaze.  Huge congratulations to everyone, on being – and continuing to be – the best.” 

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Celebrating excellence at the cornish tourism awards, truro cathedral was at capacity on 23 november as 64 awards were presented in the 22nd annual cornwall tourism awards..

Awards covered everything from accommodation and attractions to food and drink and activities, with an ever-wider range of visitor experiences amongst the winners. There were also awards for an increasing numbers of businesses in the all-important new tourism business, sustainable tourism and accessible tourism categories.

Two special awards were announced, the first being the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award for the Minack Theatre’s Zoe Curnow, and the second being the final award of the night – the Winner of Winners award for Via Ferrata Cornwall. Winners in most categories will now be considered for the South West Tourism Excellence Awards to be presented at Exeter University in March 2024 and possibly invited to represent Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in the 2024 national VisitEngland Awards.

Click here for a full list of awards winners across categories:  https://www.cornwalltourismawards.org.uk/winners

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The finalists have been announced for the 2020/21 Cornwall Tourism Awards after an extended ten-month programme.

113 entries were received into the awards, with 77 selected as finalists who are now in suspense until the awards day scheduled for February 25, when they will learn whether they have won Gold, Silver, Bronze or a Special award. A further 14 receive Commended status.

The 19 th  year of the competition has been run in unprecedented times for tourism, but the focus on excellence and feedback for entrants has remained as relevant as ever.

Deborah Heather of headline sponsors Quality in Tourism said: “Despite experiencing one of the worst crises in living memory, the Cornwall Tourism and Hospitality industry continues to show resilience and shines with some truly inspirational entries to this year’s awards. All of us at Quality in Tourism are honoured and humbled to be headline sponsor of the Cornwall Awards; quite honestly, we salute you all.”

Malcolm Bell, head of VisitCornwall, commented: “ In what has been an extraordinary year for Cornwall it is refreshing to have something for our excellent tourism businesses to celebrate.  Many congratulations to everyone for your ongoing investments in excellence.”

Awards organiser, Robin Barker of Services for Tourism, added: “The past ten months have been a challenge for everyone – to survive let alone prosper.

“Having considered abandoning the awards I’m so glad we persevered, adapting and changing along the way to reflect the ever-changing situation. The delight we’re witnessing amongst finalists on being told of their success makes it all so worthwhile!”

ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD

• Harrods Cornish Cottages, Penhallow
• Landal Gwel an Mor Resort, Portreath
• Sara’s Cottage, Truro

B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR

• Old Embassy House, Fowey
• Trewornan Manor, Wadebridge
• Wingletang Guest House, Isles of Scilly

BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR

• Ben Harper – Watergate Bay Hotel
• Jack Ashby-Wright, Talland Bay Hotel
• Martin Barlow, Budock Vean Hotel
• Scott Fisher – Karma St Martins

CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR

• Teacup Tearoom, Mevagissey
• The Thirstea Co, Portscatho

DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

• Gwelmor Holiday Home, Bude
• Hut and Hound, St Austell
• Kernock Cottages, Saltash
• The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek

ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD

• Camp Kernow, Truro
• Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park, Padstow
• The Sanctuary Cornwall, Golant

EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR (ACTIVE OR LEARNING)

• Bare Feet Coasteer, Newquay
• Paddle Cornwall SUP, Fowey
• Paradise Park – Red Panda Experience, Hayle

GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

• Ekopod, Launceston
• Wych Elm Glamping, Coverack

HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR

• Martha’s Orchard, Constantine Bay

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD

• Cornwall Plus, Falmouth
• Travel England Tours Ltd

LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR

• Budock Vean Hotel, Mawnan Smith
• Carlyon Bay Hotel, St Austell
• Fowey Hall Hotel, Fowey

LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR

• Camel Creek Adventure Park, Wadebridge
• National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth
• Paradise Park and JungleBarn Indoor Play Centre, Hayle
• Tintagel Castle (English Heritage), Tintagel

NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD

• Cove24 Restaurant and Bar, Newquay
• Scilly Spirit Distillery, Isles of Scilly
• Via Ferrata Cornwall, Penryn

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO CORNISH TOURISM

To be announced on Awards day

PUB OF THE YEAR

• The Boathouse, Falmouth,
• The Gurnard’s Head, Zennor
• The Pandora Inn, Mylor

RESTAURANT & CASUAL DINING OF THE YEAR

• Bango Kitchen, Penryn
• Cove24 Restaurant and Bar, Newquay,
• The Idle Rocks Restaurant, St Mawes

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR

• Cosawes Barton, Truro
• My Cottages in St Ives, St Ives

SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR

• Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa, Mullion
• The Idle Rocks, St Mawes
• The PIG at Harlyn Bay, Padstow

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR

• Feadon Wildlife Centre, Portreath
• Shipwreck Treasure Museum, Charlestown

SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR

• Mullion Cove Spa, Mullion
• St Michaels Resort, Falmouth

TOURING CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR

• Mena Farm: Touring, Camping, Glamping, Bodmin
• Polmanter Touring Park, St Ives
• Treloy Touring Park, Newquay

TOURISM EVENT/FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR

• Falmouth Oyster Festival 2019
• Wavelength Media’s Drive in Cinema Series 2020

TOURISM INNOVATION AWARD

• St Moritz Hotel, Polzeath
• Treseren, Newquay

UNSUNG HERO AWARD

• Gary Zammit, Feadon Wildlife Centre, Portreath
• Kim Spencer, Wringworthy Cottages, Looe
• Patrick Trembath, PK Porthcurno
• Robert Hawkins, Martha’s Orchard, Constantine Bay
• Sally Pickles, The Bowgie Inn, Newquay

VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR

• Bodmin Information Centre
• Fal River Visitor Information Centre
• Visit Newquay Tourist Information Centre

WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR

WILDLIFE FRIENDLY TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD

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Prince William to make first visit to Scilly Isles since becoming Duke of Cornwall

The Prince of Wales will make his first official visit to the Isles of Scilly since becoming Duke of Cornwall.

William will carry out engagements in Newquay, in Cornwall, on Thursday May 9 and on the Isles of Scilly on Friday May 10.

On Thursday he will visit the site where the Duchy of Cornwall’s first homeless housing project will be built, in Nansledan, Newquay.

The project, delivered in partnership with Cornish charity St Petrocs, will build 24 homes, with wraparound support, for homeless people. Construction will begin in September, and land for the homes is being provided by the Duchy.

William will meet the development’s leaders and the chief executive of St Petrocs, Henry Meacock. William will then visit Fistral beach, where he will meet organisations who take care of it.

On Friday, he will make his first official visit to the Isles of Scilly since becoming the Duke of Cornwall in September 2022.

William will visit St Mary’s harbour , which is run by the Duchy, and handles passengers and vessels. He will spend time with harbour operators before paying a visit to St Mary’s Community Hospital.

The small hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient clinics for the Isles of Scilly and wraparound care to island residents and visitors.

The Duchy is working with the local council to build a new integrated health and social care facility on land it owns adjacent to the hospital. William will meet hospital staff, where he will hear about the challenges of providing healthcare on an island.

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Seekers Choice Awards Top 5 Reveal and details about Award Ceremony

The anticipation is palpable as the Seekers Choice Awards gears up for its grand celebration! We’re thrilled to unveil the  Top 5 Finalists  across various categories, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening of recognition and camaraderie.

Top 5 Reveal

The Seeker Readers have voted throughout April and now, the cream of the crop has risen to the surface. From outstanding entrepreneurs to community champions, these finalists represent the very essence of excellence. Drumroll, please…

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The Grand Finale: Award Ceremony Details

• Date : June 13, 2024
• Time : 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Venue : Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Hall, Cornwall
• Dress Code : Semi-Formal
• Event Highlights : Wine, charcuterie boards on fantastic boards by Fraser & Son and to commemorate the event, a Photo Booth by Enchanted Booth .
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About Seekers Choice Awards:  The Seekers Choice Awards celebrates excellence, innovation, and community impact across various domains. Our mission? To shine a spotlight on the remarkable individuals and businesses that make Cornwall thrive. Because greatness deserves recognition.

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