The finalists for the 23rd annual Cornwall Tourism Awards have been announced.
A total of 60 finalists have been selected following three months of judging, and they will find out on Thursday, November 7 whether they have won gold, silver, or bronze awards.
There will also be 11 commended awards and two special awards presented during an awards ceremony in Truro Cathedral.
The competition has undergone changes in categories and criteria each year to reflect innovation and reinvention in the tourism industry.
This year's awards particularly considered the entrants' commitment to accessibility and inclusion, mental health, environment, and community.
Gold winners will then be nominated to represent Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in the national Visit England Awards in 2025.
Natalie Semley, chair of judging and senior lecturer in sustainable tourism management at Falmouth University, said: "The Cornwall entrants have once again raised the bar by delivering excellence, creating an inclusive and accessible experience for visitors, and reinforcing Cornwall’s commitment to sustainability – by allowing places to thrive, and communities to be activated through their individual and collective actions."
Robin Barker, awards organiser from Services for Tourism, added: "I am blown away by the resilience of these businesses, not just continuing to operate in these difficult times but continuing to excel, invest and innovate."
The award categories this year include dog-friendly establishments, new tourism businesses, accessible and inclusive tourism, and many more.
A Winner of Winners title and special Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award will also be presented at the event.
The finalists in four categories will be announced at the ceremony.
The full list of finalists is as follows:
Café and Tearoom of the Year, sponsored by Rodda’s:
- The Garden Café, Newquay
- Tree of Life Café, Tintagel
Camping and Caravanning Park of the Year, sponsored by Booking.com:
- Gwinear Camping and Fishing, Newquay
- Polmanter Touring Park, St Ives
Commended: Little Winnick Touring Park, St Austell.
Casual Dining Award, sponsored by NFU Mutual Central Cornwall:
- Florys at Bodmin, Bodmin
- The Terrace Restaurant at Hendra Holiday Park, Newquay
Dog-Friendly Business of the Year, sponsored by The Pets Larder:
- The Valley Cornwall, Carnon Downs
- The Woodland Collection, Hayle
- Tregoad Holiday Park, Looe
Commended: Kernock Cottages Cornwall, Saltash.
Ethical, Responsible, and Sustainable Tourism Award, sponsored by ADA Cosmetics:
- China Fleet Country Club, Saltash
- St Martin’s Vineyard and Winery, Isles of Scilly
- Treseren, Newquay
- Whalesborough Resort and Spa, Bude
Commended: Tregenna Castle Resort, St Ives.
Experience of the Year (Active and Learning), sponsored by AGI Finalists:
- Creeks and Backwaters Kayak Tour by Encounter Cornwall aka Paddle Cornwall SUP, Golant
- The History Tour by Falmouth Uncovered, Falmouth
- Introduction to Sailing by Mylor Sailing School, Mylor
- Full Classic Tour by Via Ferrata Cornwall CIC, Penryn
Glamping Business of the Year, sponsored by Anytime Booking:
- Lydcott Glamping, Looe
- Pengelly Retreat, Hayle
- Yurts Cornwall, Fowey
Holiday Park of the Year, sponsored by Tozers:
- Padstow Holiday Village, Padstow
- Sun Haven Holiday Park, Mawgan Porth
- Trelay Hideaway Holiday Park, Looe
Commended: St Ives Holiday Village, St Ives, and Trelawne Manor Holiday Park, Looe.
International Tourism Award, sponsored by Seymac Distribution:
- Babel Fish Language School, Newquay
- Select South West Tours, Gunnislake
Large Hotel of the Year, sponsored by Profitroom Finalists:
- Fowey Hall Hotel, Fowey
- St Michaels Resort, Falmouth
- Tregenna Castle Resort, St Ives
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year, sponsored by Isles of Scilly Steamship Company:
- Lappa Valley, St Newlyn East
- National Trust Lanhydrock, Bodmin
- The Minack Theatre, Penzance
New Tourism Business Award, sponsored by Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions:
- Bar Silo, Fowey
- Tom’s Cottage Cornwall, Bodmin
- Wavecrest Café, Lizard Point
Restaurant of the Year, sponsored by Knightor Winery Finalists:
- Fallowfields at Housel Bay Hotel, Lizard
- Talland Bay Hotel, Looe
Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year, sponsored by Quality in Tourism:
- Penmarlam Lodge Retreat, Fowey
- St Moritz Hotel and Garden Villas, Wadebridge
- Treworgey Cottages, Liskeard
Commended: The Cornish Place, Redruth.
Small Hotel of the Year, sponsored by pkf Francis Clark Finalists:
- Housel Bay Hotel, Helston
- Talland Bay Hotel, Looe
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year, sponsored by Tregoad Holiday Park:
- National Trust Godolphin, Helston
- PK Porthcurno Museum of Global Communications, Penzance
- Screech Owl Sanctuary and Animal Park, St Columb
- Via Ferrata Cornwall CIC, Penryn
Tourism Event/Festival of the Year, sponsored by St Austell Printing Company:
- The Great Estate Festival 2024, Newquay
- The Tunnel of Lights, This is Christmas 2023 at The Shipwreck Treasure Museum, St Austell
- Trengwainton Christmas Lights 2023, Penzance
Wedding Venue of the Year, sponsored by The Eco Laundry:
- Boconnoc, Lostwithiel Pentillie Castle and Estate, Saltash
- Treseren, Newquay
Commended: The Barn at Pengelly, Truro.
Wildlife-Friendly Tourism Business Award, sponsored by Cornwall Wildlife Trust:
- Lydcott Glamping, Looe
- Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Hayle
- Pengelly Retreat, Hayle
Commended: Parbola Holiday Park, Gwinear, St Martin’s Vineyard, Isles of Scilly, and The Woodland Collection, Hayle.
The finalists of the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award, Pub of the Year, B & B and Guest House of the Year, Spa and Wellbeing Experience, and Visitor Information of the Year categories will be announced on the night.
The Geothermal Experience – Jubilee Pool, Penzance was commended in the Spa and Wellbeing category.
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