2022/23 BEAUTIFUL SOUTH TOURISM AWARDS

WINNERS & COMMENDED (in alphabetic order)

Sponsored by Quality in Tourism

ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Visit Brighton

Gold

• Stubcroft Farm Campsite, Chichester, @stubcroft

Silver

• Drusillas Park, Alfriston, @drusillaspark

B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Booking.com  

Gold

• The Bosham Boathouse B&B, Bosham

Commended

• The Clifton, Shanklin, @the_clifton_iow

BUSINESS EVENTS VENUE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Booking.com

Gold

• The Gallivant, Camber, @thegallivant

Silver

• Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, @Ascot
• Hurley House Hotel, Hurley, @HurleyHouseH

CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Sunflower Social Media

Gold

• MadHatters Tea Room & Gift Shop, Hayling Island

Silver

• Whitchurch Silk Mill, Whitchurch, @Whitchurchmill

Bronze  

• Fresco DeliKafessen, Guildford, @frescodeliKafessen

CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Anytime Booking

Gold

• Lincoln Farm Park , Witney

Silver

• Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite, Barns Green

Bronze

• Stubcroft Farm Campsite, Chichester, @stubcroft

DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Hoseasons

Gold

• Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester, @WealddownMuseum

Silver

• Haviland Cottage, Ventnor, @CottageHaviland

Bronze  

• Richmond Hill Hotel, Richmond Upon Thames, @RHillHotel

ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Quality in Tourism

Gold

• Stubcroft Farm Campsite, Chichester, @stubcroft

Silver

• Kits Coty Glamping, Aylesford, @kitscotyglamp

EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR (ACTIVE OR LEARNING), sponsored by Beyonk

Gold

• Vine + Country Wine Tours, Bexhill on Sea

Silver

• Dr Choc’s – Windsor Chocolate Factory, Windsor

FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY AWARD, sponsored by NFU Mutual New Forest, Isle of Wight & Bournemouth

Gold

• Shorefield Holidays, Lymington, @ShorefieldHols

Commended

• Away Resorts, Hemel Hempstead, @AwayResortsUK

GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Anytime Booking

Gold

• Kits Coty Glamping, Aylesford, @kitscotyglamp

Commended

• Worth Forest Glamping, Balcombe

HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Tozers

Gold

• Mill Rythe Coastal Village, Hayling Island, @AwayResortsUK

Silver

• Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Bembridge, @AwayResortsUK

Bronze

• Sandy Balls Holiday Village, Fordingbridge, @AwayResortsUK
• Shorefield Country Park, Lymington, @ShorefieldHols

HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Mews

Gold

• Oakley Hall Hotel, Basingstoke, @oakleyhall

Silver

• The Gallivant, Camber, @thegallivant

Bronze

• Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham, @SolentHotel

LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by R.C.M

Gold

• Blenheim Palace, Oxford, @BlenheimPalace

Silver

• Drusillas Park, Alfriston, @drusillaspark

Bronze  

• Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, @SpinnakerTower
• Wellington Country Park, Riseley, @WellingtonCPrk

Commended

• Weald & Downland Living Museum, Chichester, @WealddownMuseum
• Winchester Science Centre, Winchester, @WinSciCentre

NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD, sponsored by The Grand, Brighton

Gold

• Greyfriars Hideaway, Oxford, @HideawayOxford

PUB OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Quality in Tourism

Gold

• The Stag Inn, Hastings Old Town

Silver

• The Shoe, Exton

Bronze

• The Purefoy Arms, Basingstoke, @thepurefoyarms

RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION AWARD sponsored by NFU Mutual New Forest, Isle of Wight & Bournemouth

Gold

• Shorefield Holidays, Lymington, @ShorefieldHols

Silver

• Hampton By Hilton, High Wycombe, @HamptonByHilton

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Stopham Vineyard

Gold

• The Glasshouse Restaurant, Basingstoke
• The Vineyard, Newbury, @VineyardNewbury

Silver

• The Gallivant, Camber, @thegallivant

Bronze  

• The Royal Hotel, Ventnor, @Royalhoteliow

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Touch Stay

Gold

• Greyfriars Hideaway, Oxford, @HideawayOxford

Silver

• Eco Chic Cottages – The Chestnuts, Shilton, @EcoChicCottages
• Haviland Cottage, Ventnor, @CottageHaviland

Bronze

• Art Deco House UK, Shanklin, @ArtDecoHouseUK

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Welcome to Excellence

Gold

• Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxford, @OxfordCastle

Silver

• Hawk Conservancy Trust, Andover, @HawkConservancy

Bronze

• Whitchurch Silk Mill, Whitchurch, @whitchurchmill

Commended

• Fabrica, Brighton, @FabricaGallery

SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by ADA Cosmetics

Gold

• SenSpa, Brockenhurst, @SenSpaUK

Silver

• Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa, Newbury, @DonningtonHotel

TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Dazzling Decor

Gold

• Experience Christmas at Kent Life, Maidstone, @Kent_Life

Silver

• Christmas at Cowdray – Light Up Trails, Midhurst, @LightUpTrails

Bronze

• Easter Festival at Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, @plumptonraces
• Royal Ascot, Ascot, @Ascot

UNSUNG HERO AWARD, sponsored by City Cruises

Gold

• Marie Colgrave, Whitchurch Silk Mill, Whitchurch, @whitchurchmill

Silver

• Gemma Romanis, Drusillas Park, Alfriston, @drusillaspark

Bronze

• Sarah Anderson, Kits Coty Glamping, Aylesford, @kitscotyglamp

Commended

• Dimitrios Lazaridis, Fresco DeliKafessen, Guildford, @frescodeliKafessen

VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Services for Tourism

Gold

• Thanet Visitor Information Service, Margate, @VisitThanet

Silver

• Eton Information Centre, Eton

Bronze

• White Cliffs Country Visitor Information Centre, Dover, @VisitDover

WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR sponsored by ADA Cosmetics

Gold

• Oakley Hall Hotel, Basingstoke, @oakleyhall

Silver

• The Gallivant, Camber, @thegallivant

Bronze

• Fabrica, Brighton, @FabricaGallery

2021/22 BEAUTIFUL SOUTH TOURISM AWARDS

WINNERS & COMMENDED (in alphabetic order)

Sponsored by The Grand Brighton

ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD sponsored by Southampton Business School

Gold

• Stubcroft Farm Campsite, Chichester, @stubcroft

Silver

• Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, @BlenheimPalace

BUSINESS EVENTS VENUE OF THE YEAR

Gold

• The Gallivant, Camber, @thegallivant

Silver

• Hurley House Hotel, Hurley, @HurleyHouseH

CAMPSITE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Anytime Booking

Gold

• Stubcroft Farm Campsite, Chichester, @stubcroft

Silver

• Lincoln Farm Park Partnership, Witney

Bronze

• Sumners Ponds Fishery and Campsite, Barns Green

DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Commended

• Haviland Cottage, Ventnor, @CottageHaviland

ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Quality in Tourism

Gold

• Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, @ChichesterFT

Silver

• Stubcroft Farm Campsite, Chichester, @stubcroft
• Yellowave Beach Sports Venue, Brighton, @Yellowave1

Bronze

• Wightlink, Portsmouth, @wightlinkferry

EXPERIENCE AND EVENT OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Beyonk

Gold

• Christmas at Hever Castle, Edenbridge, @hevercastle

Silver

• Go Ape, Bracknell, @GoApeTribe
• Wakehurst – Glow Wild, Haywards Heath, @wakehurst_kew

Bronze

• South of England Show 2021, Ardingly, @SouthEngShows

Commended

• Globalls – Indoor UV Mini Golf, Brighton Marina, @GLOBALLS_
• Light Up Wiston, Steyning, @LightUpTrails

FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY AWARD, sponsored by NFU Mutual New Forest, Isle of Wight and Bournemouth Agency

• Cove UK

GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Gold

• Kits Coty Glamping, Aylesford, @kitscotyglamp

Silver

• Tom’s Eco Lodge at Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth, @TapnellFarm

Bronze

• Glamping@Rankins Farm, Maidstone

Commended

• Sibbecks Farm Glamping, Whitwell, @SibbecksFarm 

HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Anytime Booking

Gold

• Hoburne Bashley, New Milton, @hoburneholidays

Silver

• Mill Rythe Coastal Village, Hayling Island, @AwayResortsUK

LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Hotel Perfect

Gold

• Richmond Hill Hotel, Richmond Upon Thames, @RHillHotel

Silver

• Oakley Hall Hotel, Basingstoke, @oakleyhall

LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Love to Visit

Gold

• Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, @bletchleypark

Silver

• RHS Garden Wisley, Wisley, @RHSWisley
• Wellington Country Park, Reading, @WellingtonCPrk

Bronze

• Brooklands Museum, Weybridge, @BrooklandsMuseu

Commended

• British Airways i360 Viewing Tower, Hove, @BA_i360
• Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Horsham, @LeonardsleeG

NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD, sponsored by Southampton Business School

Gold

• Sussex Boat Trips, Seaford

Commended

• The Bosham Boathouse, Bosham

PUB OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Sunflower Social Media

Gold

• The Blue Anchor, Crowborough, @blueanchorcrowborough

Silver

• The Purefoy Arms, Basingstoke, thepurefoyarms

Bronze

• The Cricketers Inn, Southampton, @CricketersCurd

RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION AWARD, sponsored by VisitBrighton

Gold

• Balmer Lawn, Brockenhurst, @balmerlawnhotel
• Holiday Inn Winchester, @HolidayInnWinch

Silver

• Hovertravel, Ryde, @HovertravelLtd

Commended

• Shorefield Holidays, Milford on Sea, @ShorefieldHols

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Hoseasons

Gold

• Treehouses at Shorefield Country Park, Lymington, @ShorefieldHols

Silver

• Eco Chic Cottages – The Chestnuts, Shilton, @EcoChicCottages
• Heath Farm Holiday Cottages, Oxford, @heathfarmuk

Commended

• The Apple Rooms at Houghton Lodge, Stockbridge, @HoughtonLodge

SMALL SERVICED ACCOMMODATION PROVIDER OF THE YEAR, sponsored by ADA Cosmetics

Gold

• The Gallivant, Camber, @thegallivant

Silver

• Hurley House Hotel, Hurley, @HurleyHouseH

Bronze

• The Old Rectory Bed & Breakfast, Hastings

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Pear Marketing

Gold

• Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxford, @OxfordCastle

Silver

• Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft, Ditchling, @museumartcraft

Bronze

• Albourne Wine Estate, Albourne, @albourneestate

Commended

• Houghton Lodge Gardens, Stockbridge, @HoughtonLodge

TASTE OF THE SOUTH EAST AWARD, sponsored by NFU Mutual

Gold

• The Gallivant, Camber, @thegallivant

Silver

• DQ Terrace Bar & Café, Eastbourne, @VisitEastbourne

Bronze

• Fresco DeliKafessen, Guildford, @frescodeliKafessen

Commended

• The Garden Room at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, Hythe, @portlympnepark

UNSUNG HERO AWARD, Sponsored by The Grand Brighton

Gold

• Robert Hill-Snook - Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust, Brighton and Hove, @BrightonHoveCC 

Silver

• Kat Thongtawee - British Airways i360 Viewing Tower, Brighton, @BA_i360 

Bronze

• Ami Culver - Kits Coty Glamping, Aylesford, @kitscotyglamp 

Commended

• Dimitrios Lazaridis - Fresco DeliKafessen, Guildford, @frescodeliKafessen 
• Lorraine Wing - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, @BlenheimPalace 

VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Tourist Network

Gold

• Eastbourne Visitor Services, Eastbourne, @VisitEastbourne

Silver

• Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, @GunwharfQuays

WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR

Gold

• East Afton Farmhouse, Yarmouth, @TapnellFarm
• The Gallivant, Camber, @thegallivant

Silver

• Oakley Hall Hotel, Basingstoke, @oakleyhall

Beautiful South Tourism Award Winners and Commended 2020/21 

Headline Sponsor The Grand Brighton www.grandbrighton.co.uk

Beautiful South Tourism Award Winners and Commended 2019/20 

Headline Sponsor The Grand Brighton www.grandbrighton.co.uk

ACCESS AND INCLUSIVITY AWARD

Sponsored by Tourism South East  www.tourismsoutheast.com

Winners

Gold - Wallops Wood Cottages, Droxford, Hampshire www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk @Wallops_Wood

Silver - Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Hampshire www.mayflower.org.uk @mayflower

Silver - Winchester Science Centre, Winchester, Hampshire www.winchestersciencecentre.org @WinSciCentre

Bronze - Wetwheels Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire www.wetwheelssolent.co.uk @Wetwheelshq

Commended

Hovertravel, Ryde, Isle of Wight www.hovertravel.co.uk @HovertravelLtd

The Lightbox, Woking, Surrey www.thelightbox.org.uk @TheLightbox

BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Bramley Products www.bramleyproducts.co.uk

Winners

Gold - Swan House B&B, Hastings, East Sussex www.swanhousehastings.co.uk @SwanHouse1066

Silver - The Courtyard at Wainhill, Chinnor, Oxfordshire www.wainhill.co.uk

@courtyard_at_wainhill

Bronze - 7 Longport, Canterbury, Kent www.7longport.co.uk @7Longportbnb

BUSINESS EVENTS VENUE OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by VisitBrighton www.visitbrighton.com

Winners

Gold - The Goodwood Estate, Chichester, West Sussex www.goodwood.com @Goodwood_Estate

Silver - Aviator, Farnborough, Hampshire www.aviatorhampshire.com @aviatorhants

Bronze - Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa, Brockenhurst, Hampshire www.careysmanor.co.uk @careysmanor

Bronze - Solent Hotel and Spa, Fareham, Hampshire www.solenthotel.co.uk @SolentHotel

CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by VisitBrighton www.visitbrighton.com

Winners

Gold - Bedgebury Cafe, Goudhurst, Kent www.bedgeburycafe.co.uk

Silver - Emirates Spinnaker Tower Clouds Cafe, Portsmouth, Hampshire www.spinnakertower.co.uk @SpinnakerTower

Bronze - Fresco DeliKafessen, Guildford, Surrey http://frescodelikafessen.com @frescodeliKafessen

Commended

The Cafe at Fishers Adventure Farm Park, Wisborough Green, West Sussex www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk @FishersFarmPark

CAMPING AND HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Tozers www.tozers.co.uk

Winners

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 @AwayResortsUK

Bronze - Sandy Balls Holiday Village, New Forest, Hampshire www.awayresorts.co.uk/sandy-balls @AwayResortsUK

Commended

Hoburne Bashley, New Forest, Hampshire www.hoburne.com @hoburneholidays

Hoburne Naish, New Forest, Hampshire www.hoburne.com @hoburneholidays

Mill Rythe Holiday Village, Hayling Island, Hampshire www.awayresorts.co.uk/mill-rythe @AwayResortsUK

CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERSTAR AWARD

Sponsored by Welcome to Excellence www.welcometoexcellence.co.uk

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

Silver - 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

Bronze - 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 www.services4tourism.co.uk

Winners

Gold - The Best Log Cabin, Newdigate, Surrey www.bestlogcabin.co.uk

Silver - Shorefield Country Park, Milford-on-Sea, Hampshire www.shorefield.co.uk @ShorefieldHols

ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD

Sponsored by NFU Mutual www.nfumutual.co.uk

Winners

Gold - Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire www.marwell.org.uk @Marwellwildlife

Silver - British Airways i360, Brighton, East Sussex www.britishairwaysi360.com @BA_i360

Bronze - Aviator, Farnborough, Hampshire www.aviatorhampshire.com @aviatorhants

Bronze - Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Hampshire www.mayflower.org.uk @mayflower

Commended

Monkey Haven, Newport, Isle of Wight www.monkeyhaven.org @MonkeyIOW

EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR

Winners

Gold - Brighton & Beyond Tours, Brighton, East Sussex www.brightonbeyondtours.com @lawrencebbtours

Silver - Ringwood Brewery, Ringwood, Hampshire www.ringwoodbrewery.co.uk @RingwoodBrewery

Bronze - Phileas Foggs World of Adventures, Brighton, East Sussex www.phileasfoggsworldofadventures.co.uk @PhileasFoggWOA

Commended

Southampton Tourist Guide, Southampton, Hampshire www.southamptontouristguides.com @TourGuides1976

GLAMPING BUSINESS AND ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Tozers www.tozers.co.uk

Winners

Gold - Toms Eco Lodge, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight www.tomsecolodge.com @TomsEcoLodge

Silver - Swallowtail Hill, Beckley, East Sussex www.swallowtailhill.com @swallowtailhill

Bronze - Kits Coty Glamping, Aylesford, Kent www.kitcotyglamping.co.uk @kitscotyglamp

Bronze - Sibbecks Farm Glamping, Whitwell, Isle of Wight www.sibbecksfarm.co.uk @SibbecksFarm

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD

Sponsored by Simpleview www.simpleviewinc.com

Winners

Gold - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire www.blenheimpalace.com @BlenheimPalace

Silver - Brighton & Beyond, Brighton, East Sussex www.brightonbeyondtours.com @lawrencebbtours

Bronze - Oxford Royale Academy, Oxford, Oxfordshire www.oxford-royale.com @OxfordRoyale

LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Avon Data www.avondata.co.uk

Winners

Gold - The Goodwood Hotel, Chichester, West Sussex www.goodwood.com @Goodwood_Estate

Silver - Southampton Harbour Hotel, Southampton, Hampshire www.harbourhotels.co.uk/southampton @Southampton_HH

Bronze - Stoke Park Country Club, Spa and Hotel, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire www.stokepark.com @StokePark

Commended

Best Western Chilworth Manor, Southampton, Hampshire www.chilworthmanorhotel.com  @BWChilworth

Burley Manor, New Forest, Hampshire www.burleymanor.newforesthotels.co.uk @Burley_Manor

Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa, Brockenhurst, Hampshire www.careysmanor.com @careysmanor

LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Elavon www.elavon.com

Winners

Gold - Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge, Kent www.hevercastle.co.uk @hevercastle

Silver - Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent www.leeds-castle.com @leedscastleuk

Silver - Marwell Wildlife, Winchester, Hampshire www.marwell.org.uk @Marwellwildlife

Bronze - The D-Day Story, Portsmouth, Hampshire www.theddaystory.com @TheDDayStory

Bronze - Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire www.bletchleypark.org.uk @bletchleypark

Commended

Odds Farm Park, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire www.oddsfarm.co.uk @OddsFarmPark

NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD

Sponsored by Hospitality Assured www.hospitalityassured.com

Winners

Gold - Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Horsham, West Sussex www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk @LeonardsleeG

Silver - Brighton & Beyond Tours, Brighton, East Sussex www.brightonbeyondtours.com @lawrencebbtours

PUB OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by LWC Drinks www.lwc-drinks.co.uk

Winners

Gold - The Baskerville, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire www.thebaskerville.com @thebaskie

Silver - The Chaser Inn, Tonbridge, Kent www.thechaser.co.uk @thechaserinn

Bronze - The Running Horse Inn, Winchester, Hampshire www.runninghorseinn.co.uk @RunningHorseInn

Bronze - The Shoe, Exton, Hampshire www.theshoeexton.co.uk

Commended

The Cat Inn, West Hoathly, West Sussex www.catinn.co.uk @TheCatInn

The Swan, Farnborough, Hampshire www.swanfarnborough.com @swanfarnborough

The Wychwood Inn, Shipton-Under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire www.thewychwoodinn.com @WychwoodInn

RESTAURANT/BISTRO OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Signature Brands www.lwc-drinks.co.uk

Winners

Gold - The Dining Room at Gravetye Manor, East Grinstead, West Sussex www.gravetyemanor.co.uk @GravetyeManor

Silver - The Terrace Restaurant, Brockenhurst, Hampshire www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk/terrace_restaurant @themontaguarms

Bronze - Bel & The Dragon Windsor, Windsor, Berkshire www.belandthedragon-windsor.co.uk @belanddragon

Commended

Balmer Lawn Hotel Restaurant, New Forest, Hampshire www.balmerlawnhotel.com @balmerlawnhotel

Ovation Restaurant, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Hampshire www.mayflower.org.uk @mayflower

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Quality in Tourism www.qualityintourism.com

Winners

Gold - Wallops Wood Cottages, Droxford, Hampshire www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk @Wallops_Wood

Silver - Heath Farm Holiday Cottages, Oxford, Oxfordshire www.heathfarm.com @heathfarmuk

Silver - 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 www.qualityintourism.com

Winners

Gold - The Montagu Arms, Brockenhurst, Hampshire www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk @themontaguarms

Silver - Hurley House Hotel, Hurley, Berkshire www.hurleyhouse.co.uk @HurleyHouseH

Bronze - Hever Castle, Kent www.hevercastle.co.uk @hevercastle

Commended

Oakley Hall Hotel, Basingstoke, Hampshire www.oakleyhall-park.com @oakleyhall

The Five Arrows, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire www.fivearrowshotel.co.uk

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Pear Communications www.pearcommunications.org

Winners

Gold - Monkey Haven, Newport, Isle of Wight www.monkeyhaven.org @MonkeyIOW

Silver - Oxford Castle and Prison, Oxfordshire www.oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk @OxfordCastle

Bronze - The Museum of English Rural Life, Reading, Berkshire https://merl.reading.ac.uk @TheMERL

Commended

Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire www.coam.org.uk @ChilternOAM

Gilbert White & The Oates Collections, Selbourne, Hampshire www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk @GilbertWhites

SPA AND WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Jarrang www.jarrang.com

Winners

Gold - SenSpa, Brockenhurst, Hampshire www.senspa.co.uk @SenSpaUK

Silver - Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa, Newbury, Berkshire www.donningtonvalley.co.uk @donningtonhotel

Bronze - Solent Hotel and Spa, Fareham, Hampshire www.solenthotel.co.uk @SolentHotel

Bronze - Spa Illuminata Danesfield House, Marlow, Buckinghamshire www.danesfieldhouse.co.uk/spa @Danesfieldhouse

Commended

Eforea Spa at Hilton at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, Hampshire www.ageasbowl.com/eforea-spa @eforeaspa

TOURISM EVENT/FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by The Grand Brighton, www.grandbrighton.co.uk

Winners

Gold - Beaulieu Supercar Weekend, Brockenhurst, Hampshire www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/beaulieu-supercar-weekend @Beaulieu_Hants

Silver - Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow, Eastbourne, East Sussex www.eastbourneairshow.com @EB_Airshow

Silver - Experience Christmas at Kent Life, Maidstone, Kent www.kentlife.org.uk/event/meet-santa @Kent_Life

Bronze - Electric Woods at Robin Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight www.electricwoods.co.uk @RobinHillIW

Commended

Terror Island at Blackgang Chine, Ventnor, Isle of Wight www.terrorisland.co.uk @TerrorIslandUK

VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Avon Data www.avondata.co.uk

Winners

Gold - Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, East Sussex www.visiteastbourne.com @Eastbourne_TIC

Silver - Oxford Visitor Information Centre, Oxfordshire www.experienceoxfordshire.org @ExperienceOx

Bronze - Petersfield Town Visitor Centre, Hampshire www.visitpetersfield.com @morePetersfield

WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Clockwork Marketing www.clock-work.co.uk

Winners

Gold - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire www.blenheimpalace.com/hospitality/weddings/ @BlenheimPalace

Gold - Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge, Kent www.hevercastle.co.uk/venue-hire/weddings/ @hevercastle

Silver - East Afton Farmhouse, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight www.eastaftonfarmhouse.com @TapnellFarm

Bronze - Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham, Hampshire www.solenthotel.co.uk/weddings/ @SolentHotel

Beautiful South Tourism Award Winners and Highly Commended 2018 

Access and Inclusivity Award 

Sponsored by Tourism for All www.tourismforall.org.uk

Winners

Gold - Mary Rose Museum, Hampshire www.maryrose.org @maryrosemuseum

Silver - Chichester Festival Theatre, West Sussex www.cft.org.uk @ChichesterFT

Silver - Wallops Wood Cottages, Hampshire www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk @Wallops_Wood

Bronze - Stubcroft Farm Campsite, West Sussex www.stubcroft.com

Highly Commended

Fairytale Farm, Oxfordshire www.fairytalefarm.co.uk @fairytale_farm

Bed and Breakfast and Guesthouse of the Year

Sponsored by NFU Mutual www.nfumutual.co.uk.

Gold - Boreham House, East Sussex www.borehamhouse.com

Silver - Coast Bed & Breakfast, East Sussex www.coastbexhill.co.uk @coastbexhill

Bronze - The Laindons, East Sussex  www.thelaindons.com @TheLaindons

Business Tourism and Venue Award 

Sponsored by Visit Brighton www.visitbrighton.com

Winners

Gold - Mary Rose Museum, Hampshire www.maryrose.org/venue-hire @MaryRoseVenue

Silver - New Place Hotel managed by Legacy Hotels & Resorts, Hampshire www.newplacehotel.co.uk @New_Place_SH

Bronze - Leeds Castle, Kent www.leeds-castle.co.uk @leedscastleuk 

Highly Commended

Barnett Hill Hotel, Surrey www.alexanderhotels.co.uk/barnett-hill @BHill_Hotel 

Holiday Inn Winchester, Hampshire www.hiwinchester.co.uk @holidayinnwinch

Café/Tearoom of the Year 

Sponsored by NFU Mutual www.nfumutual.co.uk

Winners

Gold - The Little Kitchen Bistro, Hampshire www.thelittlekitchencompany.com/the-little-kitchen-bistro @LittleKitchenCo

Silver - The Tea Room at Odds Farm Park, Buckinghamshire www.oddsfarm.co.uk @OddsFarmPark

Bronze - Fresco DeliKafessen, Surrey @frescodeliKafessen

Highly Commended

Farmers Grill at Fishers Adventure Farm Park, West Sussex www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk @FishersFarmPark

Camping, Caravaning and Holiday Park/Village of the Year

Sponsored by Hoseasons www.hoseasons.co.uk

Winners

Gold - Hoburne Naish, Hampshire www.hoburne.com @hoburneholidays

Silver - Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park, Isle of Wight www.awayresorts.co.uk/whitecliff-bay @whitecliffbay

Bronze - Sandy Balls Holiday Village, Hampshire www.awayresorts.co.uk/sandy-balls @sandyballshols

Bronze - Stubcroft Farm Campsite, West Sussex www.stubcroft.com 

Highly Commended

Mill Rythe Holiday Village, Hampshire www.awayresorts.co.uk/mill-rythe @millrythetweets

Customer Service Superstar Award

Sponsored by Welcome to Excellence www.welcometoexcellence.com

Winners

Gold - Ami Culver - Kits Coty Glamping, Kent www.kitscotyglamping.co.uk @kitscotyglamp

Silver - The House Management Team - Chichester Festival Theatre, West Sussex www.cft.org.uk @ChichesterFT

Silver - Xiaomin (Min) Sun - Southampton Harbour Hotel, Hampshire www.southampton-harbour-hotel.co.uk @Southampton_HH

Bronze - Team Wallops Wood - Wallops Wood Cottages, Hampshire  www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk @Wallops_Wood

Dog Friendly Business of the Year

Winners

Gold - Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, Kent www.eurotunnel.com @LeShuttle

Silver - Forest Holidays, Blackwood Forest, Hampshire www.forestholidays.co.uk/locations/south-of-england/blackwood-forest-holidays @forestholidays

Bronze - The Running Horse Inn, Hampshire www.runninghorseinn.co.uk @RunningHorseInn

Glamping Business of the Year

Sponsored by eviivo www.eviivo.com

Winners

Gold - Tom’s Eco Lodge at Tapnell Farm, Isle of Wight www.tomsecolodge.com @TomsEcoLodge

Silver - Kits Coty Glamping, Kent www.kitscotyglamping.co.uk @kitscotyglamp

Bronze - Swallowtail Hill, East Sussex www.swallowtailhill.com @swallowtailhill

Highly Commended

Canvas and Stars at Hale Farm, East Sussex www.canvasandstars.co.uk @canvas_stars

Guided Tour of the Year

Winners

Gold - Brighton & Beyond Tours, East Sussex www.brightonbeyondtours.com @lawrencebbtours

Silver - Oxford Castle & Prison, Oxfordshire www.oxfordcastleandprison.co.uk @OxfordCastle

Silver - See Southampton - Vaults and Vino, Hampshire www.seesouthampton.co.uk @SeeSouthampton

Bronze - English Wine Tasting & Tours, East Sussex www.EnglishWineTastingTours.co.uk @engwinetasting

Highly Commended

Oxford Official Walking Tours run by Experience Oxfordshire www.experienceoxfordshire.org @ExperienceOx

Southampton Tourist Guides Association, Hampshire www.southamptontouristguides.com @TourGuides1976

International/Inbound Visitor Experience of the Year

Winners

Gold - Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire www.waddesdon.org.uk @waddesdonmanor

Silver - Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire www.blenheimpalace.com @BlenheimPalace

Bronze - Brighton & Beyond Tours, East Sussex www.brightonbeyondtours.com @lawrencebbtours

Large Hotel of the Year

Sponsored by insight6 www.insight6.com  

Winners

Gold - The Vineyard, Berkshire www.the-vineyard.co.uk @VineyardNewbury

Silver - Southampton Harbour Hotel, Hampshire www.southampton-harbour-hotel.co.uk @Southampton_HH

Bronze - Careys Manor Hotel, Hampshire www.careysmanor.com @careysmanor

Bronze - Danesfield House Hotel and Spa, Buckinghamshire www.danesfieldhouse.co.uk @Danesfieldhouse

Highly Commended

Balmer Lawn Hotel and Spa, Hampshire www.balmerlawnhotel.com @balmerlawnhotel

Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa, Kent www.rowhillgrange.co.uk @Rowhill_Grange

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 

Sponsored by Pear Communications www.pearcommunications.org

Winners

Gold - Mary Rose Museum, Hampshire www.maryrose.org @maryrosemuseum

Silver - Fishers Adventure Farm Park, West Sussex www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk @FishersFarmPark

Bronze - Hever Castle & Gardens, Kent www.hevercastle.co.uk @hevercastle

Highly Commended

Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Hampshire www.distillery.bombaysapphire.com @homeofbombay

British Airways i360, East Sussex www.britishairwaysi360.com @BA_i360

Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire www.waddesdon.org.uk @waddesdonmanor

Responsible, Ethical and Sustainable Tourism Award

Sponsored by Quality in Tourism www.qualityintourism.com

Winners

Gold - Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire www.blenheimpalace.com @BlenheimPalace

Silver - Stubcroft Farm Campsite, West Sussex www.stubcroft.com

Bronze - The Chestnuts – Eco Chic Cottages, Oxfordshire www.ecochiccottages.com

@ecochiccottages

Restaurant/Bistro of the Year  

Sponsored by Signature Wines www.Signature-Brands.co.uk

Winners

Gold - The Terrace Restaurant, Hampshire www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk @themontaguarms

Silver - Gravetye Manor Hotel & Restaurant, West Sussex www.gravetyemanor.co.uk @gravetyemanor

Bronze - The Vineyard, Berkshire www.the-vineyard.co.uk @VineyardNewbury

Highly Commended

Beresfords Restaurant at Balmer Lawn Hotel, Hampshire www.balmerlawnhotel.com/dining @balmerlawnhotel

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

Sponsored by Quality in Tourism www.qualityintourism.com

Winners

Gold - East Afton Farmhouse, Isle of Wight www.eastaftonfarmhouse.com @TomsEcoLodge

Silver - Lavender House - Shorefield Holidays, Hampshire www.shorefield.co.uk/self-catering-holidays/accommodation/housesandcottages/lavender-house @ShorefieldHols

Silver - Wallops Wood Cottages, Hampshire www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk @Wallops_Wood

Bronze - Forest Holidays, Blackwood Forest, Hampshire www.forestholidays.co.uk/locations/south-of-england/blackwood-forest-holidays @forestholidays

Small Hotel/Boutique Accommodation of the Year 

Sponsored by Avon Data www.avondata.co.uk

Winners

Gold - Gravetye Manor Hotel & Restaurant, West Sussex www.gravetyemanor.co.uk @gravetyemanor

Silver - The Montagu Arms Hotel, Hampshire www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk @themontaguarms

Bronze - Langrish House, Hampshire www.langrishhouse.co.uk @LangrishHouse

Highly Commended

Blanch House, East Sussex www.blanchhouse.co.uk @blanchhouse

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 

Winners

Gold - Hawk Conservancy Trust, Hampshire www.hawkconservancy.org @HawkConservancy

Silver - Parham House and Gardens, West Sussex www.parhaminsussex.co.uk @parhaminsussex

Bronze - Royal Engineers Museum, Kent www.re-museum.co.uk @REmuseum

Spa, Pampering and Wellbeing Experience of the Year 

Sponsored by Clockwork Marketing www.clock-work.co.uk

Winners

Gold - Utopia Spa at Alexander House, West Sussex www.alexanderhouse.co.uk @ah_hotel

Silver - Champneys Forest Mere, Hampshire www.champneys.com @champneys

Silver - Spa Illuminata Danesfield House, Buckinghamshire www.danesfieldhouse.co.uk/spa @Danesfieldhouse

Bronze - SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel, Hampshire www.senspa.co.uk @SenSpaUK

Highly Commended

Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa, Berkshire www.donningtonvalley.co.uk @donningtonhotel

Tourism Event/Festival of the Year

Sponsored by The Grand Brighton  www.grandbrighton.co.uk

Winners

Gold - Festival of Flowers - Leeds Castle, Kent www.leeds-castle.co.uk @leedscastleuk 

Silver - Jazz on the Pantiles - Royal Tunbridge Wells Together, Kent www.tunbridgewellstogether.co.uk @Pantiles_Events

Bronze - Airbourne - VisitEastbourne, East Sussex www.eastbourneairshow.com @eb_airshow

Bronze - Chichester Roman Week - The Novium Museum, West Sussex www.thenovium.org @thenovium

Highly Commended

Arlington Bluebell Walk & Farm Trails, East Sussex www.bluebellwalk.co.uk @bluebellwalk

Tourism Experience of the Year

Sponsored by Hospitality Assured www.hospitalityassured.com

Winners

Gold - Buckmore Park Karting, Kent www.buckmore.co.uk @BuckmorePark

Silver - The Source Park, East Sussex www.sourcebmx.com/sourcepark @sourcebmx

Tourism Pub of the Year

Sponsored by Signature Wines www.Signature-Brands.co.uk

Winners

Gold - The Bell in Ticehurst, East Sussex www.thebellinticehurst.com @bell_ticehurst

Silver - The Chaser Inn, Kent www.thechaser.co.uk @thechaserinn

Bronze - The Old Vine, Hampshire www.oldvinewinchester.com @oldvinewinch

Visitor Information Service of the Year 

Sponsored by Tourist Network www.touristnetwork.co.uk

Winners                           

Gold - Oxford Visitor Information Centre, Oxfordshire www.experienceoxfordshire.org @ExperienceOx

Silver - Eastbourne TIC, East Sussex www.visiteastbourne.com @Eastbourne_TIC

Bronze - Guildford Tourist Information Centre, Surrey www.visitguildford.com @guildfordtic

Bronze - Isle of Wight Visitor Information Centre and Travel Ambassador Programme, Isle of Wight www.visitisleofwight.co.uk @iowtravelamb

Highly Commended

Gosport Tourist Information Centre, Hampshire www.discovergosport.gov.uk @moreGosport

Beautiful South Tourism Award Winners and Highly Commended 2017

Headline Sponsor The Grand Brighton www.grandbrighton.co.uk

ACCESS AND INCLUSIVITY AWARD

Sponsored by Tourism for All www.tourismforall.org.uk

WINNERS

Gold - Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, Hants  www.cft.org.uk @ChichesterFT

Gold - Flat Spaces,  Ropley, Hants www.flatspaces.co.uk

Silver - Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Hants  www.mayflower.org.uk @mayflower

Bronze - Hovertravel, Ryde, Isle of Wight  www.hovertravel.com twitter.com/HovertravelLtd

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Mid Hants Railway ‘Watercress Line’, New Alresford  www.watercressline.co.uk @Watercress_Line

The Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth, Hants www.maryrose.org @MaryRoseMuseum

BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE YEAR

WINNERS

Gold - Alkham Court Farmhouse, Nr Dover, Kent  www.alkhamcourt.co.uk twitter.com/AlkhamCourt_BnB

Silver - Field Green Oast B&B, Sandhurst, Kent  www.fieldgreenoast.com twitter.com/FieldGreenOast

Silver - South Lodge Boutique B&B, Wavendon, Bucks www.southlodgebandb.co.uk @SouthLodgeBnB

Bronze - Molland Manor House B&B, Canterbury, Kent  www.mollandhouse.co.uk @Mollandhouse

CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Source for Business www.sourceforbusiness.co.uk

WINNERS

Gold - West Pier Tearoom at British Airways i360, Brighton, E Sussex  www.britishairwaysi360.com @BA_i360

Silver - The Little Kitchen Bistro, Headbourne Worthy, Hants  www.thelittlekitchencompany.com/the-little-kitchen-bistro/ @LittleKitchenCo

Bronze - The Manor Restaurant, Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Bucks  www.waddesdon.org.uk twitter.com/waddesdonmanor

HIGHLY COMMENDED

The Clouds Café at Emirates Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, Hants  www.spinnakertower.co.uk @spinnakertower

CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERSTAR AWARD

Sponsored by Welcome to Excellence www.welcometoexcellence.com

WINNERS

Gold – Sunil Kanjanghat, The Montagu Hotel, Brockenhurst, The New Forest

Silver – Chloe Baker, Tom’s Eco Lodge, Nr Yarmouth, Isle of Wight

Bronze – Mike Whitewood, the Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Georgia Davis - Solent Hotel & Spa

Kelly King - Leeds Castle

DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

WINNERS

Gold - Wallops Wood Cottages, Droxford, Hants www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk/ twitter.com/Wallops_Wood

Silver - Forest Holidays Blackwood Forest, Micheldever, Hants  www.forestholidays.co.uk/locations/south-of-england/blackwood-forest-holidays @forestholidays

GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Booking.com

WINNERS

Gold - Greenhill Glamping, Nr Dover, Kent  www.greenhillglamping.co.uk www.twitter.com/InfoGlamping

Silver - Knepp Wildland Safaris & Camping, Dial Post, W Sussex  www.kneppsafaris.co.uk twitter.com/KneppSafaris

Silver - Tom’s Eco Lodge, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight  www.tomsecolodge.com twitter.com/tomsecolodge

Bronze - Kits Coty Glamping, Aylesford, Kent  www.kitscotyglamping.co.uk @kitscotyglamp

GUIDED TOUR OF THE YEAR

WINNERS

Gold - Knepp Wildland Safaris, Dial Post, W Sussex  www.kneppsafaris.co.uk twitter.com/KneppSafaris

Silver - Brighton Food Tours, Brighton, E Sussex  www.brightonfoodtours.com twitter.com/BTNFoodTours

Bronze - Hush Heath Estate, Staplehurst, Kent  www.hushheath.com @HushHeath

HOLIDAY PARK/HOLIDAY VILLAGE OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Hoseasons www.hoseasons.co.uk

WINNERS

Gold - Hoburne Naish, New Milton, Hants  www.hoburne.com @hoburneholidays

Silver - Sandy Balls by Away Resorts, Fordingbridge, Hants  www.awayresorts.co.uk/sandy-balls/ twitter.com/SandyBallsHols

Bronze - Whitecliff Bay by Away Resorts, Bembridge, Isle of Wight  www.awayresorts.co.uk/whitecliff-bay @whitecliffbay

LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Take One Media www.takeonemedia.co.uk  

WINNERS

Gold - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxon  www.blenheimpalace.com @blenheimpalace

Silver - Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Whitchurch, Hants  www.distillery.bombaysapphire.com @homeofbombay

Bronze - 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey & Battlefield (English Heritage), Battle, E Sussex  www.english-heritage.org.uk/battleabbey @1066BattleAbbey

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Fishers Adventure Farm Park, Wisborough Green, W Sussex  www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk/ twitter.com/FishersFarmPark

Turner Contemporary, Margate, Kent  www.turnercontemporary.org @TCMargate

LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Shopper Anonymous www.shopperanonymous.co.uk

WINNERS

Gold - The Vineyard, Newbury, Berks  www.the-vineyard.co.uk @VineyardNewbury

Silver - Lainston House, an Exclusive Hotel, Sparsholt, Hants  www.lainstonhouse.com @lainstonhouse

Bronze - Aviator – a hotel by TAG, Farnborough, Hants  www.aviatorbytag.com twitter.com/aviatorbytag

Bronze - Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa, Brockenhurst, Hants  www.careysmanor.com @careysmanor

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Forest Row, E Sussex  www.ashdownpark.com  @ashdownpark

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO TOURISM

WINNER

Ken Robinson CBE

RESTAURANT/BISTRO OF THE YEAR

WINNERS

Gold - Restaurant 56 at Sudbury House Hotel, Farington, Oxon  www.restaurant56.co.uk @56_restaurant

Silver - The Vineyard, Newbury, Berks  www.the-vineyard.co.uk/ @VineyardNewbury

Bronze - The Terrace Restaurant, Beaulieu, Hants  www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk @themontaguarms

Bronze - Cambium, Brockenhurst, Hants  www.cambium-restaurant.co.uk @cambiumtweet

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Ovation Restaurant, Southampton, Hants  www.mayflower.org.uk @ovationfeed

SELF CATERING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Quality in Tourism www.qualityintourism.com

WINNERS

Gold - The Treehouses at Port Lympne Reserve, Nr Ashford, Kent www.aspinallfoundation.org/treehouse-hotel @portlympnepark

Silver - Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight  www.tapnellfarm.com/stay @TapnellFarm

Silver - The Chestnuts, Shilton, Oxon  www.thechestnuts.net @ecochiccottages

Bronze - South Winchester Lodges, Winchester, Hants  www.southwinchesterlodges.co.uk twitter.com/southwinchester

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Studio Republic www.studiorepublic.com

WINNERS

Gold - Oxford Castle Unlocked, Oxford, Oxon  www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk @oxfordcastle

Silver - Tapnell Farm Park, Yarmouth Isle of Wight  www.tapnellfarmpark.com @TapnellFarm

Silver - The Brickworks Museum, Bursledon, Hants  www.bursledonbrickworks.org.uk @BursledonBrickW

Bronze - Hush Heath Estate, Staplehurst, Kent  www.hushheath.com @HushHeath

SMALL HOTEL/BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR

WINNERS

Gold - Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent  www.hevercastle.co.uk  twitter.com/HeverCastleLtd

Silver - Blanch House, Brighton, E Sussex  www.blanchhouse.co.uk @blanchhouse

Bronze - Port Lympne Hotel, Nr Ashford, Kent  www.aspinallfoundation.org/shortbreaks  @portlympnepark

Bronze - The Montagu Arms Hotel, Beaulieu, Hants  www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk @themontaguarms

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Gravetye Manor Hotel & Restaurant, East Grinstead, W Sussex  www.gravetyemanor.co.uk @gravetyemanor

The Milk House, Sissinghurst, Kent  www.themilkhouse.co.uk twitter.com/TMH_TN17

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD

Sponsored by NFU Mutual www.nfumutual.co.uk 

WINNERS

Gold - Mapledurham Trust, Nr Reading, Berks  www.mapledurham.co.uk @mapledurham

Silver - Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight  www.tapnellfarm.com/

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Wisteria Cottage, Watlington, Oxon  www.watlingtoncottage.co.uk  @WisteriaCotOxon

TOURISM EVENT/FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR

WINNERS

Gold - Beaulieu 50th International Autojumble, Beaulieu, Hants  www.internationalautojumble.co.uk @Beaulieu_Hants

Silver - 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey & Battlefield (English Heritage), Battle, E Sussex  www.english-heritage.org.uk/battleabbey @1066BattleAbbey

Bronze - Hampshire Food Festival, Hants  www.hampshirefare.co.uk @Hampshirefare

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Bluebell Walk Partnership, Arlington, E Sussex  www.bluebellwalk.co.uk @bluebellwalk

Electric Woods, Nr Newport, Isle of Wight  www.electricwoods.co.uk @RobinHillIW

TOURISM EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR

WINNERS

Gold - Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, W Sussex  www.cft.org.uk/ @ChichesterFT

Silver - SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel, Brockenhurst, Hants  www.senspa.co.uk @SenSpaUK

Bronze - Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Hants  www.mayflower.org.uk @mayflower

Bronze - Tiger Lodge at Port Lympne Reserve, Nr Ashford, Kent  www.aspinallfoundation.org/tigerlodge @portlympnepark

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Action Watersports, Lydd, Kent  www.actionwatersports.co.uk @AWSskiboardfly

Go Ape Wendover, Wendover, Bucks  www.goape.co.uk/wendover twitter.com/goapetribe

TOURISM PUB OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Great Country Pubs www.greatcountrypubs.com

WINNERS

Gold - The Royal Oak, Nr Marlow, Bucks  www.theroyaloakmarlow.co.uk @royaloakSL7

Silver - The Baskerville, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon  www.thebaskerville.com twitter.com/@thebaskie

Silver - The Milk House, Sissinghurst, Kent  www.themilkhouse.co.uk twitter.com/TMH_TN17

Bronze - The Chaser Inn, Shipbourne, Kent  www.thechaser.co.uk @thechaserinn

HIGHLY COMMENDED

The Farm, Eastbourne, E Sussex  @ Friday Street www.farmfridaystreet.com @farmfridayst

The Inn West End, West End, Surrey  www.the-inn.co.uk twitter.com/InnWestEnd

The Little Brown Jug, Tonbridge, Kent  www.thelittlebrownjug.co.uk @littlebrownjug1

VENUE AND BUSINESS TOURISM AWARD

Sponsored by Visit Brighton www.visitbrighton.com

WINNERS

Gold - British Airways i360, Brighton, E Sussex  www.britishairwaysi360.com @BA_i360

Gold - Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa, Brockenhurst, Hants  www.careysmanor.com @careysmanor

Silver - The Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth, Hants  www.maryrose.org/venue-hire @MaryRoseVenue

Bronze - Marwell Hotel, Colden Common, Hants  www.marwellhotel.co.uk @MarwellHotel

VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR

Sponsored by Tourist Network www.touristnetwork.co.uk

WINNERS

Gold - Romsey Visitor Information Centre, Romsey, Hants  www.visit-testvalley.org.uk/tourism @moreRomsey

Silver - Oxford VIC/Experience Oxfordshire, Oxford, Oxon  www.experienceoxfordshire.org @ExperienceOx

Bronze - Hastings Tourist Information Centre, Hastings, E Sussex  www.visitor1066country.com twitter.com/Visit1066

Bronze - Chichester Tourist Information Centre, Chichester, W Sussex  www.thenovium.org @TheNovium

HIGHLY COMMENDED

See Southampton, Southampton, Hants  www.seesouthampton.co.uk

Beautiful South Tourism Award Winners and Highly Commended 2016

In association with Headline Sponsors Shepherd Neame www.shepherdneame.co.uk

Access for All Tourism Award

Sponsored by Tourism for All www.tourismforall.org.uk

WINNERS

GOLD - Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Hampshire, www.mayflower.org.uk

GOLD - Wallops Wood Cottages, Droxford, Hampshire, www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk

SILVER - Abbey Guest House, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, www.abbeyguest.uk

BRONZE - Mid Hants Railway Ltd – The Watercress Line, New Alresford, Hampshire, www.watercressline.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival, East Sussex, www.brightondome.org

Bed and Breakfast of the Year

WINNERS 

GOLD - Field Green Oast B & B, Sandhurst, Kent, www.fieldgreenoast.com

SILVER - Molland Manor House B & B, Canterbury, Kent, www.mollandhouse.co.uk

SILVER - South Lodge Boutique B & B, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire, www.southlodgebandb.co.uk

BRONZE - Daisybank Cottage Boutique B & B, New Forest, Hampshire, www.bedandbreakfast-newforest.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Abbey Guest House, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, www.abbeyguest.uk

Number 7 Longport, Canterbury, Kent, www.7longport.co.uk

Café/Tearoom of the Year

Sponsored by Source for Business www.sourceforbusiness.co.uk 

WINNERS

GOLD - Riverside Yurt Café, Bransbury, Hampshire, www.facebook.com/riversideyurtcafe

SILVER - The Tearoom at Odds Farm Park, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, www.oddsfarm.co.uk

BRONZE - The Tearoom at Fishers Adventure Farm Park, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

The Little Kitchen Café, Winchester, Hampshire, www.thelittlekitchencompany.com

Customer Service Superstar

Sponsored by Welcome to Excellence www.welcometoexcellence.com

GOLD – Angela Marsden, Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, East Sussex www.visiteastbourne.com

SILVER – Sandor Deak, Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, www.cp-gerrardscross.co.uk

BRONZE – Liz Horn, Wallops Wood Cottages, Droxford, Hampshire, www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk

BRONZE – Corry Starling, Mapledurham Trust, Berkshire, www.mapledurham.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Colin Parkes, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa, New Forest, Hampshire www.careysmanor.com

Dog Friendly Business of the Year

WINNERS

GOLD - The Oakley Court Hotel, Nr Windsor, Berkshire, www.oakleycourt.co.uk

SILVER - Forest Holidays, Blackwood Forest, Hampshire, www.forestholidays.co.uk/locations/south-of-england/blackwood-forest-holidays

BRONZE - Packridge Apartments and B&B, Hampshire, www.packridgeestate.com

Glamping Business of the Year

WINNERS

GOLD - Tom’s Eco Lodge, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, www.tomsecolodge.com

SILVER - Kits Coty Glamping, Aylesford, Kent, www.kitscotyglamping.co.uk

SILVER - Plush Tents Glamping, East Ashling, West Sussex, www.plushtentsglamping.co.uk

BRONZE - Meon Springs, Petersfield, Hampshire, www.meonsprings.com

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Adhurst Yurts, Petersfield, Hampshire, www.adhurst.co.uk

Holiday Park/Holiday Village of the Year

Sponsored by Hoseasons www.hoseasons.co.uk

WINNERS 

GOLD - Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat, Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight, www.woodside-bay.co.uk

SILVER - Hoburne Bashley (Hoburne Holiday Parks), New Forest, Hampshire, www.hoburne.com

Large Hotel of the Year

Sponsored by Shopper Anonymous www.shopperanonymous.co.uk

WINNERS 

GOLD - The Vineyard, Stockcross, Berkshire, www.the-vineyard.co.uk

SILVER - Aviator – a hotel by TAG, Farnborough, Hampshire, www.aviatorbytag.com

SILVER - The Grand Brighton, East Sussex, www.grandbrighton.co.uk

BRONZE - Cliveden House, Taplow, Berkshire, www.clivedenhouse.co.uk

BRONZE - The Oakley Court Hotel, Nr Windsor, Berkshire, www.oakleycourt.co.uk

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year

Sponsored by Take One Media www.takeonemedia.co.uk

WINNERS 

GOLD - Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire, www.waddesdon.org.uk

SILVER - The Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth, Hampshire, www.maryrose.org

BRONZE - Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, www.blenheimpalace.com

BRONZE - Denbies Wine Estate, Surrey, www.denbies.co.uk

Restaurant/Bistro of the Year

Sponsored by Spitfire Gold www.shepherdneame.co.uk/brands/ales/spitfire/spitfire-gold

WINNERS

GOLD - The Vineyard, Stockcross, Berkshire, www.the-vineyard.co.uk

SILVER - The Terrace Restaurant, Montagu Arms Hotel, New Forest, Hampshire, www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk

BRONZE - The Mulberry Restaurant, Langshott Manor Hotel, Horley, Surrey, www.langshottmanor.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

The Scullery at the Oakley Court Hotel, Nr Windsor, Berkshire, www.oakleycourt.co.uk

Self Catering Holiday Property of the Year

Sponsored by Quality in Tourism www.qualityintourism.com

WINNERS

GOLD - Tapnell Manor at Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, www.tapnellmanor.com

SILVER - Swallows Return - Kent and Sussex Holiday Cottages, Kent, www.kentandsussexcottages.co.uk

BRONZE - The Chestnuts, Shilton, Oxfordshire, www.ecochiccottages.com

Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year

Sponsored by Quality in Tourism www.qualityintourism.com

WINNERS 

GOLD - The Treehouses at Port Lympne Reserve, Nr Ashford, Kent, www.aspinallfoundation.org/treehouse-hotel

GOLD - Wallops Wood Cottages, Droxford, Hampshire, www.wallopswoodcottages.co.uk

SILVER - Forest Holidays, Blackwood Forest, Hampshire, www.forestholidays.co.uk/locations/south-england/blackwood-forest-holidays

BRONZE - Mulberry Cottages representing Coastguard Lookout and Fog Signal properties, Kent, www.mulberrycottages.com

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Fishers Farm Holiday Cottages, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, www.fishersfarmpark.co.uk/plan-your-visit/fishers-farm-holiday-cottages

South Winchester Lodges, Winchester, Hampshire, www.southwinchesterlodges.co.uk

Small/Boutique Hotel of the Year

Sponsored by Clockwork www.clock-work.co.uk

WINNERS 

GOLD - The Montagu Arms Hotel, New Forest, Hampshire, www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk

SILVER - Langshott Manor Hotel, Horley, Surrey, www.langshottmanor.co.uk

BRONZE - Blanch House, Brighton, East Sussex, www.blanchhouse.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Rowhill Grange Hotel and Utopia Spa, Wilmington, Kent, www.rowhillgrangehotel.co.uk

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year

Sponsored by Studio Republic www.studiorepublic.com

WINNERS 

GOLD - Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Whitchurch, Hampshire, www.distillery.bombaysapphire.com

GOLD - Monkey Haven, Newport, Isle of Wight, www.monkeyhaven.org

SILVER - Chiddingstone Castle, Kent, www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

BRONZE - The Novium Museum, Chichester, West Sussex, www.thenovium.org

Sustainable Tourism Award

Sponsored by Triodos Bank www.triodos.co.uk

WINNERS 

GOLD - Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre, Faversham, Kent, www.shepherdneame.co.uk

SILVER - Mapledurham Trust, Berkshire, www.mapledurham.co.uk

BRONZE - Denbies Wine Estate, Surrey, www.denbies.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Tapnell Farm/Tom’s Eco Lodge, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, www.tomsecolodge.com

The Bay Boutique B&B, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, www.stayfreshwaterbay.co.uk

The Oakley Court Hotel, Nr Windsor, Berkshire, www.oakleycourt.co.uk

Tourism Event of the Year

Sponsored by Precision Creative and Media www.precisioncreativeandmedia.co.uk

WINNERS 

GOLD - Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival, East Sussex, www.brightonfestival.org

SILVER - Marwell's Zany Zebras, Winchester, Hampshire, www.zanyzebras.org.uk

BRONZE - Hampshire Food Festival, Hampshire, www.hampshirefare.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

The Bluebell Walk Partnership, Nr Polegate, East Sussex, www.bluebellwalk.co.uk

Chichester Roman Week at the Novium Museum, Chichester, West Sussex, www.thenovium.org

Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival, East Sussex, www.hastingsfestivals.com/seafood

Tourism Experience of the Year

Sponsored by Shepherd Neame www.shepherdneame.co.uk

WINNERS 

GOLD - The Treehouse Hotel at Port Lympne Reserve, Nr Ashford, Kent, www.aspinallfoundation.org/treehouse-hotel

SILVER - SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel, New Forest, Hampshire, www.senspa.co.uk

BRONZE - Go Ape Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent, www.goape.co.uk/leeds-castle

Tourism Pub of the Year

Sponsored by Great Country Pubs www.greatcountrypubs.com

WINNERS 

GOLD - The Royal Oak, Nr Marlow, Buckinghamshire, www.royaloakmarlow.co.uk

SILVER - The Baskerville, Lower Shiplake, Oxfordshire, www.thebaskerville.com

BRONZE - The Farm@Friday Street, Eastbourne, East Sussex, www.farmfridaystreet.com

BRONZE - The Old Vine, Winchester, Hampshire, www.oldvinewinchester.com

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Monty’s Inn, New Forest, Hampshire, www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk/montys_inn

The Milk House, Sissinghurst, Kent, www.themilkhouse.co.uk

Venue and Business Tourism Award

Sponsored by Visit Brighton www.visitbrighton.com

WINNERS 

GOLD - Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa, New Forest, Hampshire, www.careysmanor.com

SILVER - Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent, www.leeds-castle.com/conferences

BRONZE - Danesfield House Hotel and Spa, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, www.danesfieldhouse.co.uk

BRONZE - Marwell Hotel, Winchester, Hampshire, www.marwellhotel.co.uk

Visitor Information Provider of the Year

Sponsored by Tourist Network www.touristnetwork.co.uk

WINNERS  

GOLD - Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre, East Sussex, www.visiteastbourne.com

SILVER - East Hampshire Tourist Information Centre, Petersfield, Hampshire, www.easthants.gov.uk/visit-east-hampshire

BRONZE - Oxford Visitor Information Centre, Oxfordshire, www.experienceoxfordshire.org

BRONZE - Visit Isle of Wight Visitor Centre, Newport, Isle of Wight, www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

HIGHLY COMMENDED

Chichester Tourist Information Centre, Chichester, West Sussex, www.thenovium.org/chitic

Beautiful South Tourism Award Winners and Highly Commended 2013

Business Tourism Award

Sponsored by Shopper Anonymous

Gold     Blenheim Palace

Silver   Marwell Hotel

Silver   Macdonald Windsor Hotel

Highly Commended     Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa

Access for All Tourism Award

Sponsored by Tourism for All

Gold Radisson Blu Edwardian Guildford Hotel

Gold Beaulieu Enterprises Limited

Highly Commended        Jurys Inn Brighton

Bed and Breakfast, Guest Accommodation of the Year

Sponsored by Barclaycard

Gold     Kester House Bed & Breakfast

Silver   Colliers Farm Bed and Breakfast

Highly Commended    The Old Vine

Highly Commended    Five Arrows Hotel

Tourism Experience of the Year

Gold     Weber Grill Academy

Silver   The Chapel Down Winery

Silver   Knights’ Glamping

Highly Commended    Bill Spectre's Ghost Trails

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year

Sponsored by Flagship Consulting

Gold     Chiltern Open Air Museum

Silver   Shepherd Neame Visitor Centre

Highly Commended    Didcot Railway Centre

Highly Commended    Go Ape Black Park

Tourism Event of the Year

Gold     Beaulieu International Autojumble

Silver   The Hampshire Food Festival

Silver   Wallingford Food Festival

Highly Commended    Lingfield Park Resort - Hooves & Grooves

Holiday Park/Holiday Village of the Year

Sponsored by Tozers Solicitors

Gold     Hoburne Bashley

Silver   Crowhurst Park

Highly Commended    Away Resorts Ltd

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year

Sponsored by Take One Media

Gold     Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Silver   Marwell Zoo

Silver   Spinnaker Tower

Highly Commended    The Beaney, House of Art and Knowledge

Tourism Pub of the Year

Sponsored by OBC The Accountants

Gold     The Feathered Nest

Silver   The Old Drum

Highly Commended    The Farm @ Friday Street

Large Hotel of the Year

Sponsored by Quality in Tourism

Gold     Coworth Park

Silver   Lainston House Hotel

Silver   Aviator – a hotel by TAG

Highly Commended    Tylney Hall Hotel

Outstanding Customer Service Award

Sponsored by Welcome to Excellence

Gold     West Marden Farm Accommodation - Carole Edney

Silver   Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa - Colin Parkes

Highly Commended    The Feathered Nest - Carl Morgan

Highly Commended    Tony Read Kent Life

Sustainable Tourism Award

Sponsored by Shepherd Neame

Gold     Jurys Inn Brighton

Gold     Oakley Court Hotel

Silver   Mapledurham Estate

Highly Commended    Burford Visitor Information Centre

Small Hotel of the Year

Gold     The Montagu Arms Hotel

Silver   Fallowfields Hotel and Restaurant

Silver   Pelham House

Silver   The White Horse Hotel and Brasserie

Highly Commended    Cloud Hotel

Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year

Sponsored by Anytime Booking

Gold     West Marden Farm Accommodation

Gold     Corner Cottage, Nettlecombe Farm Holidays

Silver   South Winchester Lodges

Flavour of the South East

Sponsored by Whitstable Bay

Gold     The Feathered Nest

Silver   Aviator – a hotel by TAG

Highly Commended    The Old Dunnings Mill

Visitor Information Provider of the Year

Sponsored by Tourist Network

Gold     Maidstone Visitor Information at Maidstone Museum

Silver   Guildford Tourist Information Centre

Highly Commended    Kingstonfirst

List of Finalists 2012 by Acolade

GOLD

Silver

Highly Commended

Outstanding Contribution to Tourism
Earl of March and Kinrara