Cornwall Tourism Awards Showcase the Region’s Top Businesses

Truro Cathedral was the site of vibrant celebrations on the 7th November, as the Cornwall Tourism Awards returned for their 23rd year, presenting 63 awards across a wide array of categories. The event, hosted amid live performances and insightful presentations, honoured Cornwall’s tourism businesses that continue to uphold the region’s reputation for outstanding service, inclusivity, and sustainability.

A Night of Recognition and Inspiration

The awards ceremony began with entertainment from Mimi Attenburrow, the inaugural winner of the Cornwall Comedian of the Year award, followed by a presentation from Adrian Richards of Via Ferrata Cornwall and BF Adventure. Awards spanned numerous categories, recognising everything from glamping and hotels to dining experiences and visitor attractions. Notable cross-sector awards highlighted businesses championing ethical, responsible, and sustainable tourism.

Michael Steel, Managing Director of Visit Cornwall, remarked on the event, stating, “It’s inspiring to see so many businesses dedicated to excellence in Cornish tourism. Special congratulations go out to the business owners, managers, and every single team member whose hard work and passion make these achievements possible.”

Awards organiser Robin Barker also shared his thoughts: “It’s always fabulous to celebrate the very best in Cornish tourism. Businesses that, whatever the challenge, continue to keep Cornwall at the fore in terms of service, innovation, accessibility, and sustainability. Congratulations to each and every winner.”

Top Honours and Special Awards

Several prestigious awards were announced, including the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism awarded to Mylor Sailing School for their leadership and national influence. Mylor Sailing School also took home Gold awards in both the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism and Active & Learning Experience categories.

The coveted Winner of Winners award went to Lydcott Glamping, which also achieved Gold in the Glamping Business of the Year category. Lydcott Glamping’s win highlights their commitment to creating exceptional visitor experiences in Cornwall.

A special Regenerative Tourism Award, sponsored by Falmouth University, was presented to Lovat Parks, acknowledged for their dedication to environmental and cultural respect, as well as their B-Corp certification. Paul Russell from Falmouth University stated, “They believe in business being a force for good, and are the first B-Corp holiday park group.”

WINNERS & COMMENDED (in alphabetic order)

Sponsored by Falmouth University

ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Access Cornwall

Gold

• Mylor Sailing School, Mylor

ACTIVE & LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by AGI

Gold

• Introduction to Sailing – Mylor Sailing School, Mylor

Silver

• Creeks & Backwaters Kayak Tour – Encounter Cornwall AKA Paddle Cornwall SUP, Golant
• The History Tour – Falmouth Uncovered, Falmouth

Bronze

• Full Classic Tour – Via Ferrata Cornwall CIC, Penryn

B & B AND GUEST HOUSE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Voltshare

Gold

• Boscastle House, Boscastle

CAFÉ & TEAROOM OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Rodda’s

Gold

• Tree of Life Cafe, Tintagel

Silver

• The Garden Café, Newquay

CAMPING AND CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Booking.com

Gold

• Polmanter Touring Park, St Ives

Silver

• Gwinear Camping & Fishing, Newquay

Commended

• Little Winnick Touring Park, St Austell

CASUAL DINING AWARD, sponsored by NFU Mutual Central Cornwall

Gold

• Florys at Bodmin, Bodmin

Silver

• The Terrace Restaurant at Hendra Holiday Park, Newquay

DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by The Pets Larder

Gold

• The Woodland Collection, Hayle

Silver

• Tregoad Holiday Park, Looe

Bronze

• The Valley Cornwall, Carnon Downs

Commended

• Kernock Cottages Cornwall, Saltash

ETHICAL, RESPONSIBLE & SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by ADA Cosmetics

Gold

• Whalesborough Resort & Spa, Bude

Silver

• China Fleet Country Club, Saltash

Bronze

• St Martin’s Vineyard & Winery, Isles of Scilly
• Treseren, Newquay

Commended

• Tregenna Castle Resort, St Ives

GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Anytime Booking

Gold

• Lydcott Glamping, Looe

Silver

• Yurts Cornwall, Fowey

Bronze

• Pengelly Retreat, Hayle

HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Tozers

Gold

• Trelay Hideaway Holiday Park, Looe

Silver

• Padstow Holiday Village, Padstow

Bronze

• Sun Haven Holiday Park, Mawgan Porth

Commended

• St Ives Holiday Village, St Ives
• Trelawne Manor Holiday Park, Looe

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Seymac Distribution

Gold

• Select South West Tours, Gunnislake

Silver

• Babel Fish Language School, Newquay

LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Profitroom

Gold

• Fowey Hall Hotel, Fowey

Silver

• St Michaels Resort, Falmouth

Bronze

• Tregenna Castle Resort, St Ives

LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Isles of Scilly Steamship Company

Gold

• The Minack Theatre, Penzance

Silver

• National Trust Lanhydrock, Bodmin

Bronze

• Lappa Valley, St Newlyn East

NEW TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD, sponsored by Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions

Gold

• Tom’s Cottage Cornwall, Bodmin

Silver

• Wavecrest Café, Lizard Point

Bronze

• Bar Silo, Fowey

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO CORNISH TOURISM, sponsored by VisitCornwall

• Mylor Sailing School, Mylor

PUB OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Vickery Holman

Gold

• The Old Inn & Restaurant, Saint Breward

REGENERATIVE TOURISM AWARD, sponsored by Falmouth University

Gold

• Lovat Parks

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Knightor Winery

Gold

• Fallowfields at Housel Bay Hotel, Helston

Silver

• Talland Bay Hotel, Looe

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Quality in Tourism

Gold

• Treworgey Cottages, Liskeard

Silver

• St Moritz Hotel and Garden Villas, Wadebridge

Bronze

• Penmarlam Lodge Retreat, Fowey

Commended

• The Cornish Place, Redruth

SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by pkf Francis Clark

Gold

• Talland Bay Hotel, Looe

Silver

• Housel Bay Hotel, Helston

SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Tregoad Holiday Park

Gold

• PK Porthcurno Museum of Global Communications, Penzance

Silver

• Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park, St Columb
• Via Ferrata Cornwall CIC, Penryn

Bronze

• National Trust Godolphin, Helston

SPA & WELLBEING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by The Samphire Club

Gold

• Hydrothermal Experience – St Michaels Resort, Falmouth

Commended

• Geothermal Experience – Jubilee Pool, Penzance

TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR, sponsored by St Austell Printing Company

Gold

• The Great Estate Festival 2024, Newquay

Silver

• Trengwainton Christmas Lights 2023, Penzance

Bronze

• The Tunnel of Lights, This is Christmas 2023 at The Shipwreck Treasure Museum, St Austell

UNSUNG HERO AWARD, sponsored by Cornwall Airport Newquay

• Laura Withers, The Barn at Pengelly, Truro

VISITOR INFORMATION OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Saffron Academy

Gold

• Bude Area Tourist Board

WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR, sponsored by The Eco Laundry

Gold

• Treseren, Newquay

Silver

• Boconnoc, Lostwithiel

Bronze

• Pentillie Castle and Estate, Saltash

Commended

• The Barn at Pengelly, Truro

WILDLIFE FRIENDLY TOURISM BUSINESS AWARD, sponsored by Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Gold

• Lydcott Glamping, Looe

Silver

• Pengelly Retreat, Hayle

Bronze

• Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary, Hayle

Commended

• Parbola Holiday Park, Gwinear
• St Martin’s Vineyard, Isles of Scilly
• The Woodland Collection, Hayle

WINNER OF WINNERS, sponsored by Wildanet

• Lydcott Glamping, Looe

Visit the Cornwall Tourism Awards website for more information about the awards.