The finalists have been announced for this year’s Cornwall Tourism Awards which will be presented in Truro Cathedral on November 23.
62 finalists have been announced for this year’s Cornwall Tourism Awards following three months of judging. All will be in suspense until the awards ceremony in Truro Cathedral, when they will learn whether they have won Gold, Silver or Bronze awards. A further three special awards will also be announced and nine will be rewarded with commended status.
The annual competition is now in its 22nd year, with changes every year to categories and criteria, reflecting the constant innovation and reinvention across the industry. This year’s awards took ever greater account of entrants’ commitment to accessibility and inclusion, including mental health, as well as the environment and community. The awards organisers were also pleased to retain their own ‘Outstanding’ accreditation in the Awards TrustMark scheme.
Winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony in Truro Cathedral on November 23, with successful businesses in most categories fast tracked into the South West Tourism Excellence Awards next March and possibly invited to represent Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly in the 2024 national VisitEngland Awards.
Awards organiser, Robin Barker, of Services for Tourism commented: “It never ceases to amaze me that this fabulous industry continues to adapt and innovate, delivering happiness to so many and stimulating careers for people of all ages. Many congratulations to everyone.”
Award categories cover everything from dog friendly, new tourism business, and accessible and inclusive tourism to restaurants, glamping, hotels and pubs. A Winner of Winners title, an Unsung Hero award and special Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award will also be presented on the night.
For a full list of finalists see below or visit www.cornwalltourismawards.org.uk
2023/2024 CORNWALL TOURISM AWARDS
FINALISTS & COMMENDED (in alphabetic order)
Sponsored by NFU Mutual Central Cornwall, Truro
ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Access Cornwall
Finalists
Bosinver Farm Cottages, St Austell
Sara’s Cottage, Truro
Trevassack Holidays, Helston
CAFÉ AND CASUAL DINING AWARD, sponsored by Made for Life Organics
Finalists
Boscastle Farm Shop, Boscastle
Flory Restaurant, Bodmin
CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Booking.com
Finalists
Coastal Valley Camp & Crafts, Newquay
Gwinear Camping and Fishing, Newquay
Maker Heights, Millbrook
DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Wildanet
Finalists
Chapel Café, Port Isaac
Karma St Martin’s, Isles of Scilly
Kilminorth, Looe
The Valley Cottages, Carnon Downs
The Woodland Collection, Hayle
ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions
Finalists
Kernock Cottages Cornwall, Saltash
Ugly Butterfly, Carbis Bay
Watergate Bay Hotel, Watergate Bay
EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by AGI
Finalists
Gin & Vodka Masterclass – Colwith Farm Distillery, Lostwithiel
History Tour – Falmouth Uncovered, Falmouth
Taster Session – The Tide Climbing Centre, Wadebridge
The Coasteer – Bare Feet Coasteer, Newquay
GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Anytime Booking
Finalists
Ekopod, Launceston
Lydcott Glamping , Looe
HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Tozers
Finalists
Padstow Holiday Village, Padstow
The Park Cornwall, Mawgan Porth
Tregoad Holiday Park, Looe
Commended
Sun Haven Holiday Park, Mawgan Porth
LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Guestline
Finalists
St Michaels Resort, Falmouth
The Land’s End Hotel, Penzance
LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Isles of Scilly Steamship Company
Finalists
Bodmin Jail Museum, Bodmin
Lappa Valley, St Newlyn East
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
Commended
Land’s End Landmark, Penzance
Tintagel Castle (English Heritage), Tintagel
NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD, sponsored by Saffron Academy
Finalists
The Barn at Pengelly, Truro
The Coconut Chy, Newquay
Treworgie Barton Cottages, Bude
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO CORNISH TOURISM, sponsored by Plymouth Business School
To be announced at the Awards event
PUB OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Quality in Tourism
Finalists
The Peterville Inn, St Agnes
The Rising Sun Inn Altarnun, Launceston
Trengilly Wartha Inn, Falmouth
Commended
The Wig & Pen, Truro
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Camel Valley
Finalists
Fallowfields at Housel Bay Hotel, Lizard
Karma St Martin’s, Isles of Scilly
Talland Bay Hotel, Looe
Ugly Butterfly, Carbis Bay
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Touch Stay
Finalists
Lambriggan Court, Truro
Lower Marsh Farm, Saltash
My Cottages in St Ives, St Ives
Sara’s Cottage, Truro
Commended
The Valley, Carnon Downs
SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by pkf Francis Clark
Finalists
Boskerris Hotel, St Ives
Talland Bay Hotel, Looe
The Idle Rocks, St Mawes
THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay, Padstow
Tregarthen’s Hotel, Isles of Scilly
SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Tregoad Holiday Park
Finalists
Encounter Cornwall, Paddle Cornwall SUP, Golant
Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park, St Columb
The Tide Climbing Centre, Wadebridge
Via Ferrata Cornwall, Penryn
Commended
Pirate’s Quest Adventure Golf, Newquay
TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by DCW Polymers
Finalists
Festival of Nature 2022, Isles of Scilly
Heligan Night Garden – The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
Porthleven Food Festival 2023, Porthleven
UNSUNG HERO AWARD, sponsored by Cornwall Airport Newquay
To be announced at the Awards Event
WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by St Austell Printing Company
Finalists
Kilminorth, Looe
The Barn at Pengelly, Truro
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
WILDLIFE FRIENDLY TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD, sponsored by Tevi in association with Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Finalists
Lydcott Glamping , Looe
The Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell
Tregoad Holiday Park, Looe
Commended
Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park, St Columb
St Ives Holiday Village, St Ives
The Woodland Collection, Hayle
WINNER OF WINNERS, sponsored by VisitCornwall
To be announced at the Awards event
