OMG…We did it!!! Newquay Sea Safaris and Fishing won Gold at the prestigious Cornwall Tourism Awards last night , hosted at the iconic and our favourite hotel..The Headland Hotel.
Secret Shopper from Visit Cornwall was quoted in the Western Morning News today as saying
" I wasn't at all sure what to expect from the Safari and was completely bowled over by the experience…I have already been recommending the experience to friends. It is truely exceptional."
Chris and I are delighted that Newquay's Marine Wildlife is being talked about due to receiving this Award . It is our mission during our boat trips to engage passengers to the diversity of marine life and its plight in the hope that they become inspired and are moved to share their experience and sometimes work towards protecting them themselves. This is great timing as the Wildlife Trusts are launching a campaign to support our Megafauna such as Whales ,Sharks and Dolphins in
their ….."Save Our Ocean Giants" campaign.( Of note we would like to see seals added to this list)
for more info:
www.wildlifetrusts.org/oceangiants
Malcolm Bell, Head of Visit Cornwall, the Cornwall Development Company tourism service, praised the winning businesses: “To have so many amazing businesses and individuals who work tirelessly to drive Cornwall’s tourism product forward is one of Cornwall’s greatest assets. With so many new names on the winners roll, these Awards highlight that Cornwall’s immense passion for quality is industry wide rather than the reserve of a few. Let’s hope Cornwall continues this success and comes home triumphant from the British Travel Awards later this month.”
Councillor Julian German, Portfolio Holder for Economy and Culture, continues: “Behind the glamour of the Cornwall Tourism Awards is a rigorous judging process. The trophies are a symbol of hard-work, investment and passion, and considering the size of Cornwall’s visitor economy, winning one is a highly accomplished feat. I hope that the awards drive the winners forward to an even more successful future and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.”
Paul Hardingham, Strategic Development Director of title sponsors Hoseasons, adds: “Cornwall is the domestic jewel in the crown of the UK tourism industry, so it’s fantastic to be involved in the Awards this year. We help to bring nearly 250,000 people to county every year, staying in our lodge developments, holiday parks and cottages, and we are only able to do that thanks to the passion and commitment shown by the people behind these businesses.”
THE WINNERS & COMMENDED BUSINESSES
HOLIDAY PARK & VILLAGE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Stephens Scown Solicitors www.stephens-scown.co.uk
GOLD Trevornick Holiday Park, Cubert www.trevornick.co.uk
SILVER Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park, Padstow www.motheriveysbay.com
BRONZE Perran Sands Holiday Park, Perranporth www.haven.com/parks/cornwall/
BRONZE Trevella Park, Crantock www.trevella.co.uk
CAMPING & CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions www.cata.co.uk
GOLD Trethem Mill Touring Park, St Just in Roseland www.trethem.com
SILVER Padstow Touring Park, Padstow www.padstowtouringpark.co.uk
BRONZE Polmanter Touring Park, St Ives www.polmanter.com
HOLIDAY RESORT OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by e-Strategy www.e-strategy.net
GOLD The Headland, Newquay www.headlandhotel.co.uk
SILVER Mawgan Porth Holiday Park, Mawgan Porth www.mawganporth.co.uk
BRONZE Gwel an Mor Resort, Portreath www.gwelanmor.com
COMMENDED The Valley, Carnon Downs www.thevalleycornwall.co.uk
WILDLIFE & MARINE ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Jo Downs Glass Design www.jodowns.com
GOLD Newquay Sea Safaris & Fishing, Newquay www.
SILVER Newquay Zoo, Newquay www.newquayzoo.org.uk
BRONZE Paradise Park, Hayle www.paradisepark.org.uk
COMMENDED Wingz Bird & Animal Sanctuary, Par www.wingzbirdsanctuary.co.uk
TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by First Great Western www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
GOLD Launceston Tourism Information Centre www.visitlaunceston.co.uk
SILVER Bodmin Visitor Information Centre www.bodminlive.com
THEME PARK & ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Seymac Distribution www.seymacdistribution.com
GOLD Eden Project, Bodelva www.edenproject.com
COMMENDED Cornwall’s Crealy Great Adventure Park, Wadebridge www.crealy.co.uk/cornwall
BED & BREAKFAST AND GUEST ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Nicholson’s www.nicholsonssw.co.uk
GOLD Lower Barns B&B, St Ewe www.bosue.co.uk
SILVER Highcliffe Contemporary Bed & Breakfast, Falmouth www.highcliffefalmouth.com
BRONZE The Gurnard’s Head, Treen, www.gurnardshead.co.uk
COMMENDED Downs Barn Farm, St Buryan www.downsbarnfarm.co.uk
CAFÉ & TEAROOM OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Niddocks www.niddocks.com
GOLD Boscastle Farmshop & Café, Boscastle www.boscastlefarmshop.co.uk
SILVER Rick Stein’s Café, Padstow www.rickstein.com
SILVER The Waymarker, Constantine www.thewaymarker.co.uk
COMMENDED The Park Café at Mawgan Porth, Mawgan Porth www.mawganporth.co.uk
ACCESS & INCLUSIVITY AWARD
Sponsored by Purple Cloud Consultancy www.purplecloudconsultancy.co.
GOLD Kernock Cottages, Saltash www.kernockcottages.com
SELF CATERING HOLIDAY OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Pavey Group www.paveygroup.co.uk
GOLD Bosinver Farm Cottages, St Austell www.bosinver.co.uk
SILVER Treworgey Cottages, Duloe www.cornishdreamcottages.co.uk
BRONZE Cosawes Barton, Ponsanooth www.cosawesbarton.co.uk
COMMENDED Farmer James Farm Holidays, St Kew www.farmerjames.co.uk
COMMENDED Kernock Cottages, Saltash www.kernockcottages.com
COMMENDED Peninnis Farm Luxury Camping, St Mary’s www.peninnisfarmluxurycamping.
COMMENDED Restormel Manor, Lostwithiel www.
GARDEN & COUNTRY HOUSE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Sue Bradbury PR www.suebradburypr.com
GOLD The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan www.heligan.com
SILVER St Michael’s Mount, Marazion www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk
BRONZE Eden Project, Bodelva www.edenproject.com
OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
Sponsored by Source for Business www.sourceforbusiness.co.uk
GOLD Farmer James of Farmer James Farm Holidays, St Kew www.farmerjames.co.uk
ART, MUSEUM & INDUSTRIAL ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Nixon www.nixondesign.com
GOLD Telegraph Museum Porthcurno, Porthcurno www.porthcurno.org.uk
SILVER St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre, St Austell www.staustellbrewery.co.uk/
BRONZE Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen www.geevor.com
SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Francis Clark www.francisclark.co.uk
GOLD Hell Bay Hotel, Bryher www.hellbay.co.uk
SILVER Talland Bay Hotel, nr Looe www.tallandbayhotel.co.uk
BRONZE The Idle Rocks Hotel, St Mawes www.idlerocks.com
WILDLIFE FRIENDLY BUSINESS AWARD, in partnership with Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Sponsored by Kelly’s of Cornwall www.kellysofcornwall.co.uk
GOLD Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre at Gwel an Mor, Portreath www.feadonfarmwildlife.co.uk
SILVER The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan www.heligan.com
BRONZE Perran Sands Holiday Park, Perranporth www.haven.com/parks/cornwall/
COMMENDED Encounter Cornwall, Golant www.encountercornwall.com
COMMENDED Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park, Padstow www.motheriveysbay.com
COMMENDED Trenython Manor Hotel & Spa Resort, Par www.trenython.co.uk
PUB OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Scott Burridge Commercial www.sbcproperty.com
GOLD The Pandora Inn, Mylor www.pandorainn.com
SILVER The Ship Inn, Wadebridge www.shipinnwadebridge.com
BRONZE Rashleigh Arms, Charlestown www.rashleigharms.co.uk
BRONZE The Kings Head, Ruan Lanihorne www.kingsheadruan.co.uk
TOURISM ACTIVITY, SPORT & EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Brewer and Bunney www.brewerandbunney.co.uk
GOLD Miracle Theatre, Cornwall www.miracletheatre.co.uk
GOLD Mobius Adventure Cornwall, Cubert www.mobiusonline.co.uk
BRONZE Minack Theatre, Porthcurno www.minack.com
BRONZE Padstow Seafood School, Padstow www.rickstein.com
COMMENDED Koru Kayaking, St Agnes www.korukayaking.co.uk
COMMENDED Scilly Seal Snorkelling, St Martins www.scillysealsnorkelling.com
COMMENDED Ticket to Ride Surf School, Perranporth www.ttridesurfschool.co.uk
LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by Hotel Perfect www.hotelperfect.co.uk
GOLD The Scarlet, Mawgan Porth www.scarlethotel.co.uk
SILVER The Headland Hotel, Newquay www.headlandhotel.co.uk
BRONZE St Michael’s Hotel & Spa, Falmouth www.stmichaelshotel.co.uk
DOG FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION AWARD
Sponsored by James Wellbeloved www.wellbeloved.com
GOLD Helsbury Park, Launceston www.helsburypark.co.uk
SILVER Kernock Cottages, Saltash www.kernockcottages.com
BRONZE The Valley, Carnon Downs www.thevalleycornwall.co.uk
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD
Sponsored by Canara Organic Farm www.apassionforfood.co.uk
GOLD Bosinver Farm Cottages, St Austell www.bosinver.co.uk
SILVER The Emerald, Carnon Downs www.emeraldcornwall.co.uk
BRONZE Dolbeare Park, Landrake www.dolbeare.co.uk
COMMENDED The Headland Hotel, Newquay www.headlandhotel.co.uk
COMMENDED Kernock Cottages, Saltash www.kernockcottages.com
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by St Austell Brewery www.staustellbrewery.co.uk
GOLD Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, Rock www.nathan-outlaw.com
SILVER Langmans Restaurant, Callington www.langmansrestaurant.co.uk
BRONZE Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen, Port Isaac www.outlaws.co.uk/fishkitchen
COMMENDED Ruin Cafe, Tresco www.tresco.co.uk
WINNER OF WINNERS
Sponsored by Springboard www.springboard.uk.net
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan www.heligan.com
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO TOURISM
John & Carolyn Armstrong, owners of The Headland Hotel, Newquay www.headlandhotel.co.uk
