2018 winners
ACCESS AND INCLUSIVITY AWARD
Sponsored by Tourism for All
Gold
Mary Rose Museum, Hampshire www.maryrose.org
Silver
Chichester Festival Theatre, West Sussex www.cft.org.uk
Wallops Wood Cottages, Hampshire www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk
Bronze
Stubcroft Farm Campsite, West Sussex www.stubcroft.com
Commended
Fairytale Farm, Oxfordshire www.fairytalefarm.co.uk
BED AND BREAKFAST AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by NFU Mutual
Gold
Boreham House, East Sussex www.borehamhouse.com
Silver
Coast Bed & Breakfast, East Sussex www.coastbexhill.co.uk
Bronze
The Laindons, East Sussex www.thelaindons.com
BUSINESS TOURISM AND VENUE AWARD
Sponsored by Visit Brighton
Gold
Mary Rose Museum, Hampshire www.maryrose.org/venue-hire
Silver
New Place Hotel managed by Legacy Hotels & Resorts, Hampshire www.newplacehotel.co.uk
Bronze
Leeds Castle, Kent www.leeds-castle.co.uk
Commended
Barnett Hill Hotel, Surrey www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/barnett-hill
Holiday Inn Winchester, Hampshire www.hiwinchester.co.uk
CAFE/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by NFU Mutual
Gold
The Little Kitchen Bistro, Hampshire www.thelittlekitchencompany.com/the-little-kitchen-bistro
Silver
The Tea Room at Odds Farm Park, Buckinghamshire www.oddsfarm.co.uk
Bronze
Fresco DeliKafessen, Surrey
Commended
Farmers Grill at Fishers Adventure Farm Park, West Sussex www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk
CAMPING, CARAVANNING AND HOLIDAY PARK/VILLAGE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Hoseasons
Gold
Hoburne Naish, Hampshire www.hoburne.com
Silver
Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Isle of Wight www.awayresorts.co.uk/whitecliff-bay
Bronze
Sandy Balls Holiday Village, Hampshire www.awayresorts.co.uk/sandy-balls
Stubcroft Farm Campsite, West Sussex www.stubcroft.com
Commended
Mill Rythe Holiday Village, Hampshire www.awayresorts.co.uk/mill-rythe
CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERSTAR AWARD
Sponsored by Welcome to Excellence
Gold
Ami Culver – Kits Coty Glamping, Kent www.kitscotyglamping.co.uk
Silver
The House Management Team – Chichester Festival Theatre, West Sussex www.cft.org.uk
Xiaomin (Min) Sun – Southampton Harbour Hotel, Hampshire www.southampton-harbour-hotel.co.uk
Bronze
Team Wallops Wood – Wallops Wood Cottages, Hampshire www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk
DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Gold
Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, Kent www.eurotunnel.com
Silver
Forest Holidays, Blackwood Forest, Hampshire www.forestholidays.co.uk/locations/south-of-england/blackwood-forest-holidays
Bronze
The Running Horse Inn, Hampshire www.runninghorseinn.co.uk
GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by eviivo
Gold
Tom’s Eco Lodge at Tapnell Farm, Isle of Wight www.tomsecolodge.com
Silver
Kits Coty Glamping, Kent www.kitscotyglamping.co.uk
Bronze
Swallowtail Hill, East Sussex www.swallowtailhill.com
Commended
Canvas and Stars at Hale Farm, East Sussex www.canvasandstars.co.uk
GUIDED TOUR OF THE YEAR
Gold
Brighton & Beyond Tours, East Sussex www.brightonbeyondtours.com
Silver
Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxfordshire www.oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk
See Southampton – Vaults and Vino, Hampshire www.seesouthampton.co.uk
Bronze
English Wine Tasting & Tours, East Sussex www.EnglishWineTastingTours.co.uk
Commended
Oxford Official Walking Tours run by Experience Oxfordshire www.experienceoxfordshire.org
Southampton Tourist Guides Association, Hampshire www.southamptontouristguides.com
INTERNATIONAL/INBOUND VISITOR EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Gold
Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire www.waddesdon.org.uk
Silver
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire www.blenheimpalace.com
Bronze
Brighton & Beyond Tours, East Sussex www.brightonbeyondtours.com
LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by insight6
Gold
The Vineyard, Berkshire www.the-vineyard.co.uk
Silver
Southampton Harbour Hotel, Hampshire www.southampton-harbour-hotel.co.uk
Bronze
Careys Manor Hotel, Hampshire www.careysmanor.com
Danesfield House Hotel and Spa, Buckinghamshire www.danesfieldhouse.co.uk
Commended
Balmer Lawn Hotel and Spa, Hampshire www.balmerlawnhotel.com
Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa, Kent www.rowhillgrange.co.uk
LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Pear Communications
Gold
Mary Rose Museum, Hampshire www.maryrose.org
Silver
Fishers Adventure Farm Park, West Sussex www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk
Bronze
Hever Castle & Gardens, Kent www.hevercastle.co.uk
Commended
Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Hampshire www.distillery.bombaysapphire.com
British Airways i360, East Sussex www.britishairwaysi360.com
Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire www.waddesdon.org.uk
RESPONSIBLE, ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD
Sponsored by Quality in Tourism
Gold
Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire www.blenheimpalace.com
Silver
Stubcroft Farm Campsite, West Sussex www.stubcroft.com
Bronze
The Chestnuts – Eco Chic Cottages, Oxfordshire www.ecochiccottages.com
RESTAURANT/BISTRO OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Signature Wines
Gold
The Terrace Restaurant, Hampshire www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk
Silver
Gravetye Manor Hotel & Restaurant, West Sussex www.gravetyemanor.co.uk
Bronze
The Vineyard, Berkshire www.the-vineyard.co.uk
Commended
Beresfords Restaurant at Balmer Lawn Hotel, Hampshire www.balmerlawnhotel.com/dining
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Quality in Tourism
Gold
East Afton Farmhouse, Isle of Wight www.eastaftonfarmhouse.com
Silver
Lavender House – Shorefield Holidays, Hampshire www.shorefield.co.uk/self-catering-holidays/accommodation/housesandcottages/lavender-house
Wallops Wood Cottages, Hampshire www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk
Bronze
Forest Holidays, Blackwood Forest, Hampshire www.forestholidays.co.uk/locations/south-of-england/blackwood-forest-holidays
SMALL HOTEL/BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Avon Data
Gold
Gravetye Manor Hotel & Restaurant, West Sussex www.gravetyemanor.co.uk
Silver
The Montagu Arms Hotel, Hampshire www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk
Bronze
Langrish House, Hampshire www.langrishhouse.co.uk
Commended
Blanch House, East Sussex www.blanchhouse.co.uk
SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Gold
Hawk Conservancy Trust, Hampshire www.hawkconservancy.org
Silver
Parham House and Gardens, West Sussex www.parhaminsussex.co.uk
Bronze
Royal Engineers Museum, Kent www.re-museum.co.uk
SPA PAMPERING AND WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Clockwork Marketing
Gold
Utopia Spa at Alexander House, West Sussex www.alexanderhouse.co.uk
Silver
Champneys Forest Mere, Hampshire www.champneys.com
Spa Illuminata Danesfield House, Buckinghamshire www.danesfieldhouse.co.uk/spa
Bronze
SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel, Hampshire www.senspa.co.uk
Commended
Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa, Berkshire www.donningtonvalley.co.uk
TOURISM EVENT/FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by The Grand Brighton
Gold
Festival of Flowers – Leeds Castle, Kent www.leeds-castle.co.uk
Silver
Jazz on the Pantiles – Royal Tunbridge Wells Together, Kent www.tunbridgewellstogether.co.uk
Bronze
Airbourne – VisitEastbourne, East Sussex www.eastbourneairshow.com
Chichester Roman Week – The Novium Museum, West Sussex www.thenovium.org
Commended
Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trails, East Sussex www.bluebellwalk.co.uk
TOURISM EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Hospitality Assured
Gold
Buckmore Park Karting, Kent www.buckmore.co.uk
Silver
The Source Park, East Sussex www.sourcebmx.com/sourcepark
TOURISM PUB OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Signature Wines
Gold
The Bell in Ticehurst, East Sussex www.thebellinticehurst.com
Silver
The Chaser Inn, Kent www.thechaser.co.uk
Bronze
The Old Vine, Hampshire www.oldvinewinchester.com
VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Tourist Network
Gold
Oxford Visitor Information Centre, Oxfordshire www.experienceoxfordshire.org
Silver
Eastbourne TIC, East Sussex www.visiteastbourne.com
Bronze
Guildford Tourist Information Centre, Surrey www.visitguildford.com
Isle of Wight Visitor Information Centre and Travel Ambassador Programme, Isle of Wight www.visitisleofwight.co.uk
Commended
Gosport Tourist Information Centre, Hampshire www.discovergosport.gov.uk
