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Cornwall Tourism Awards 2007: Shortlist Announced
October 2007
Having agonised over application forms tourism businesses in Cornwall have spent the last few months trying to spot mystery visitors, waiting with baited breath for news that they have been shortlisted in the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2007.
But the wait is over, the scores are in and the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2007 shortlist has been announced. More than 100 entries across 15 award categories have been put through a rigorous judging process which saw them scrutinized and discussed by an extensive panel, headed up by experienced industry professionals.
Three businesses in each of the categories, from Hotel of the Year to Cornish Distinctiveness, have made the final shortlist demonstrating excellence in their field. Rob Constant, awards stalwart and founder of Cornwall Classic Car Hire, has been recognised in the Leisure Pursuits of the Year category for the last three years. Clearly knowing what makes a winning business he was this year among those judging the awards and is enthusiastic about the quality of entries: “It was a real pleasure to help judge some of the categories in the Cornwall Tourism Awards and to find out about the great work that is being done in the tourism sector across Cornwall. The quality of entries clearly showed that businesses in Cornwall have a real passion for the county and take pride in offering a first-class holiday experience.”
Plans are now in full swing for the Grand Awards Dinner on Thursday 22nd November at the Headland Hotel, Newquay, when the winners will be announced and crowned category champions.
Teresa Timms of VisitCornwall, the award organisers, comments: “With the Cornwall Tourism Awards now in its sixth year many businesses are defending the titles which they have won in previous years. But what’s really encouraging is that this year we have seen lots of businesses who have entered for the first time – making for an exciting awards night but also proving that the quality of tourism in Cornwall is improving.”
Leading travel commentator, Simon Calder, The Independent’s Travel Editor and Presenter of BBC’s Holiday programme, will be presenting the awards and entertaining guests with a pre-dinner speech where he will share his experience of years of international travel.
For further information please contact Anna John, Cornwall Tourism Awards Co-ordinator on 01872 322871 or email anna.john@cornwallenterprise.co.uk
Cornwall Tourism Awards Final Shortlist
(Establishments in the Top 3 and shortlisted are in no particular order – winners will be announced on the 22nd November)
Guest House/ B&B:
In the Top 3: Anchorage House, King’s Acre and Lower Barn
Shortlisted: Highland Court Lodge and Valency B&B
Self-Catering:
In the Top 3: Headland Cottages, Bosinver Farm Cottages, Mylor Harbourside Holidays
Shortlisted: Little Callestock Farm, Forda Lodges & Cottages, Boscrowan, Wringworthy Cottages
Tourism Website:
Top 3: Hendra Holiday Park, Treasure Trails, Bosinver Farm Cottages
Shortlisted: Helsbury Park, The Porthminster Hotel, St Michael’s Mount, Boscrowan, Cornish Farm Holidays
Leisure Pursuits Provider:
Top 3: Treasure Trails, Mobius Kite School and Bike Trails, The Extreme Academy
Shortlisted: Global Boarders Surf School & Surf Vacations, Vitalise Churchtown, Elemental UK Ltd
Popular Restaurant/ Café:
Top 3: Sand Bar and Brasserie, Relish Food & Drink, Muffins Tea Shop
Shortlisted: Gylly Beach Café, Trevaskis Farm - The Farmhouse Kitchen
Holiday/ Caravan/ Camping Park:
Top 3: Trethem Mill Touring Park, Little Trevarrack Holiday Park, Hendra Holiday Park
Shortlisted: The Camping and Caravanning Club, Perran Sands Holiday Park, Seaview International Holiday Park
Tourist Information Centre:
Top 3: Truro, Bodmin, Newquay
Shortlisted: Bude
Restaurant:
Top 3: The Bay Restaurant, Chantek Restaurant, Fifteen Cornwall
Shortlisted: St Michael’s Hotel and Spa, The Bakehouse Restaurant
Sustainable Tourism Initiative:
Top 3: The Hen House, Budock Vean Hotel, Fiftenn Cornwall
Shortlisted: Newquay Zoo, Hendra Holiday Park, Falmouth Beach Resort Hotel, Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park
Visitor Attraction:
Top 3: Newquay Zoo, National Maritime Museum Cornwall, The Lost Gardens of Heligan
Shortlisted: Blue Reef Aquarium, Paradise Park, Dairyland Farm World
Pub:
Top 3: The Golden Lion Inn, Norway Inn, 5 Degrees West
Shortlisted: The Smugglers Den, The Fox & Hounds, Hewas Inn
Hotel:
Top 3: Hotel Penzance, The Hotel & Extreme Academy, Headland Hotel
Shortlisted: Penmere Manor Hotel, St Michael’s Hotel and Spa
Tourism Marketing Initiative:
Top 3: Hendra Holiday Park; The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Eden Project
Shortlisted: Classic Cottages, Seasalt Cornwall, Richardson Hotels
Cornish Distinctiveness:
Top 3: St Michael’s Hotel & Spa, Fifteen Cornwall, Skinner’s Brewery.
Shortlisted: Budock Vean Hotel, Cornish Food Ltd
For more information please telephone 0845 458 1108 (local rate) or use our contact us form.
