2019 winners
ACCESS AND INCLUSIVITY AWARD
Sponsored by Tourism South East
Gold
Wallops Wood Cottages, Droxford, Hampshire www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk
Silver
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Hampshire www.mayflower.org.uk
Winchester Science Centre, Winchester, Hampshire www.winchestersciencecentre.org
Bronze
Wetwheels Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire www.wetwheelssolent.co.uk
Commended
Hovertravel, Ryde, Isle of Wight www.hovertravel.co.uk
The Lightbox, Woking, Surrey www.thelightbox.org.uk
BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Bramley Products
Gold
Swan House B&B, Hastings, East Sussex www.swanhousehastings.co.uk
Silver
The Courtyard at Wainhill, Chinnor, Oxfordshire www.wainhill.co.uk
Bronze
7 Longport, Canterbury, Kent www.7longport.co.uk
BUSINESS EVENTS VENUE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by VisitBrighton
Gold
The Goodwood Estate, Chichester, West Sussex www.goodwood.com
Silver
Aviator, Farnborough, Hampshire www.aviatorhampshire.com
Bronze
Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa, Brockenhurst, Hampshire www.careysmanor.co.uk
Solent Hotel and Spa, Fareham, Hampshire www.solenthotel.co.uk
CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by VisitBrighton
Gold
Bedgebury Cafe, Goudhurst, Kent www.bedgeburycafe.co.uk
Silver
Emirates Spinnaker Tower Clouds Cafe, Portsmouth, Hampshire www.spinnakertower.co.uk
Bronze
Fresco DeliKafessen, Guildford, Surrey http://frescodelikafessen.com
Commended
The Cafe at Fishers Adventure Farm Park, Wisborough Green, West Sussex www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk
CAMPING AND HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Tozers
Gold
Stubcroft Farm Campsite, Chichester, West Sussex www.stubcroft.com
Silver
Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Bembridge, Isle of Wight www.awayresorts.co.uk/whitecliff-bay
Bronze
Sandy Balls Holiday Village, New Forest, Hampshire www.awayresorts.co.uk/sandy-balls
Commended
Hoburne Bashley, New Forest, Hampshire www.hoburne.com
Hoburne Naish, New Forest, Hampshire www.hoburne.com
Mill Rythe Holiday Village, Hayling Island, Hampshire www.awayresorts.co.uk/mill-rythe
CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERSTAR AWARD
Sponsored by Welcome to Excellence
Winners
Gold
Lorry Middleton – Hovertravel, Ryde, Isle of Wight
Silver
Jenny Bettger, Harry Boulter, Lorna Holmes and Joanna Wiege – Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, West Sussex
Jay Wood, Kim Baker, Mel Cowell and Kelly Shirodkar – The Gunwharf Quays Guest Services Team, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Bronze
Gary Falconer – Southampton Harbour Hotel & Spa, Southampton, Hampshire
Louise Moth – Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham, Hampshire
Commended
David Sarbutts, Natalie Valentine and Mattaeus Assef – Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Services For Tourism
Gold
The Best Log Cabin, Newdigate, Surrey www.bestlogcabin.co.uk
Silver
Shorefield Country Park, Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire www.shorefield.co.uk
ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD
Sponsored by NFU Mutual
Gold
Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire www.marwell.org.uk
Silver
British Airways i360, Brighton, East Sussex www.britishairwaysi360.com
Bronze
Aviator, Farnborough, Hampshire www.aviatorhampshire.com
Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Hampshire www.mayflower.org.uk
Commended
Monkey Haven, Newport, Isle of Wight www.monkeyhaven.org
EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Gold
Brighton & Beyond Tours, Brighton, East Sussex www.brightonbeyondtours.com
Silver
Ringwood Brewery, Ringwood, Hampshire www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk
Bronze
Phileas Foggs World of Adventures, Brighton, East Sussex www.phileasfoggsworldofadventures.co.uk
Commended
Southampton Tourist Guide, Southampton, Hampshire www.southamptontouristguides.com
GLAMPING BUSINESS AND ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Tozers
Gold
Toms Eco Lodge, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight www.tomsecolodge.com
Silver
Swallowtail Hill, Beckley, East Sussex www.swallowtailhill.com
Bronze
Kits Coty Glamping, Aylesford, Kent www.kitcotyglamping.co.uk
Sibbecks Farm Glamping, Whitwell, Isle of Wight www.sibbecksfarm.co.uk
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD
Sponsored by Simpleview
Gold
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire www.blenheimpalace.com
Silver
Brighton & Beyond, Brighton, East Sussex www.brightonbeyondtours.com
Bronze
Oxford Royale Academy, Oxford, Oxfordshire www.oxford-royale.com
LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Avon Data
Gold
The Goodwood Hotel, Chichester, West Sussex www.goodwood.com
Silver
Southampton Harbour Hotel, Southampton, Hampshire www.harbourhotels.co.uk/southampton
Bronze
Stoke Park Country Club, Spa and Hotel, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire www.stokepark.com
Commended
Best Western Chilworth Manor, Southampton, Hampshire www.chilworthmanorhotel.com
Burley Manor, New Forest, Hampshire www.burleymanor.newforesthotels.co.uk
Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa, Brockenhurst, Hampshire www.careysmanor.com
LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Elavon
Gold
Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge, Kent www.hevercastle.co.uk
Silver
Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent www.leeds-castle.com
Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire www.marwell.org.uk
Bronze
The D-Day Story, Portsmouth, Hampshire www.theddaystory.com
Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire www.bletchleypark.org.uk
Commended
Odds Farm Park, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire www.oddsfarm.co.uk
NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD
Sponsored by Hospitality Assured
Gold
Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Horsham, West Sussex www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk
Silver
Brighton & Beyond Tours, Brighton, East Sussex www.brightonbeyondtours.com
PUB OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by LWC Drinks
Gold
The Baskerville, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire www.thebaskerville.com @thebaskie
Silver
The Chaser Inn, Tonbridge, Kent www.thechaser.co.uk @
Bronze
The Running Horse Inn, Winchester, Hampshire www.runninghorseinn.co.uk
The Shoe, Exton, Hampshire www.theshoeexton.co.uk
Commended
The Cat Inn, West Hoathly, West Sussex www.catinn.co.uk
The Swan, Farnborough, Hampshire www.swanfarnborough.com
The Wychwood Inn, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire www.thewychwoodinn.com
RESTAURANT/BISTRO OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Signature Brands
Gold
The Dining Room at Gravetye Manor, East Grinstead, West Sussex www.gravetyemanor.co.uk
Silver
The Terrace Restaurant, Brockenhurst, Hampshire www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk/terrace_restaurant
Bronze
Bel & The Dragon Windsor, Windsor, Berkshire www.belandthedragon-windsor.co.uk
Commended
Balmer Lawn Hotel Restaurant, New Forest, Hampshire www.balmerlawnhotel.com
Ovation Restaurant, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Hampshire www.mayflower.org.uk
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Quality in Tourism
Gold
Wallops Wood Cottages, Droxford, Hampshire www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk
Silver
Heath Farm Holiday Cottages, Oxford, Oxfordshire www.heathfarm.com
The Best Log Cabin, Newdigate, Surrey www.bestlogcabin.co.uk
Bronze
The Mill House, Brighstone, Isle of Wight www.holidays2remember.co.uk
SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Quality in Tourism
Gold
The Montagu Arms, Brockenhurst, Hampshire www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk
Silver
Hurley House Hotel, Hurley, Berkshire www.hurleyhouse.co.uk
Bronze
Hever Castle, Kent www.hevercastle.co.uk
Commended
Oakley Hall Hotel, Basingstoke, Hampshire www.oakleyhall-park.com
The Five Arrows, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire www.fivearrowshotel.co.uk
SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Pear Communications
Gold
Monkey Haven, Newport, Isle of Wight www.monkeyhaven.org
Silver
Oxford Castle and Prison, Oxfordshire www.oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk
Bronze
The Museum of English Rural Life, Reading, Berkshire https://merl.reading.ac.uk
Commended
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire www.coam.org.uk
Gilbert White & The Oates Collections, Selbourne, Hampshire www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
SPA AND WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Jarrang
Gold
SenSpa, Brockenhurst, Hampshire www.senspa.co.uk
Silver
Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa, Newbury, Berkshire www.donningtonvalley.co.uk
Bronze
Solent Hotel and Spa, Fareham, Hampshire www.solenthotel.co.uk
Bronze
Spa Illuminata Danesfield House, Marlow, Buckinghamshire www.danesfieldhouse.co.uk/spa
Commended
Eforea Spa at Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Hampshire www.ageasbowl.com/eforea-spa
TOURISM EVENT/FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by The Grand Brighton
Gold
Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, Brockenhurst, Hampshire www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/beaulieu-supercar-weekend
Silver
Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, Eastbourne, East Sussex www.eastbourneairshow.com
Experience Christmas at Kent Life, Maidstone, Kent www.kentlife.org.uk/event/meet-santa
Bronze
Electric Woods at Robin Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight www.electricwoods.co.uk
Commended
Terror Island at Blackgang Chine, Ventnor, Isle of Wight www.terrorisland.co.uk
VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Avon Data
Gold
Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, East Sussex www.visiteastbourne.com
Silver
Oxford Visitor Information Centre, Oxfordshire www.experienceoxfordshire.org
Bronze
Petersfield Town Visitor Centre, Hampshire www.visitpetersfield.com
WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Clockwork Marketing
Gold
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire www.blenheimpalace.com/hospitality/weddings/
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge, Kent www.hevercastle.co.uk/venue-hire/weddings/
Silver
East Afton Farmhouse, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight www.eastaftonfarmhouse.com
Bronze
Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham, Hampshire www.solenthotel.co.uk/weddings/
