The shortlist of finalists has been revealed for the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2014/15.
Anticipation is now building for the awards ceremony at The Headland Hotel in Newquay on November 6, when the businesses will claim Gold, Silver or Bronze across 21 award categories.
Malcolm Bell, head of Visit Cornwall, which presented the awards, said: “To reach the finals in the Cornwall Tourism Awards is a worthy achievement and signifies success in a rigorous judging process which saw the businesses scored, mystery shopped and debated by a panel of industry professionals.
“This year was stronger than ever with a record number of entries, up 10% up on last year. It’s great to see many new entrants in the list of finalists as well as former winners who have continued to invest in their staff, services and marketing.”
The 21 award categories cover everything from hotels and restaurants to activities and tourist information centres, and for the first year include a new access and inclusivity category as well as one for dog-friendly tourism businesses.
A Winner of Winners title and special Outstanding Contribution to Tourism award will be presented on the night.
Cornwall Tourism Awards Shortlist
HOLIDAY PARK & VILLAGE OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park, Padstow
- Perran Sands Holiday Park, Perranporth
- Trevella Park, Crantock
- Trevornick Holiday Park, Cubert
CAMPING & CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- Padstow Touring Park, Padstow
- Polmanter Touring Park, St Ives
- Trethem Mill Touring Park, St Just in Roseland
HOLIDAY RESORT OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- Gwel an Mor Resort, Portreath
- The Headland, Newquay
- Mawgan Porth Holiday Park, Mawgan Porth
COMMENDED
- The Valley, Carnon Downs
WILDLIFE & MARINE ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- Newquay Sea Safaris & Fishing, Newquay
- Newquay Zoo, Newquay
- Paradise Park, Hayle
COMMENDED
- Wingz Bird & Animal Sanctuary, Par
TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- Bodmin Visitor Information Centre
- Launceston Tourism Information Centre
THEME PARK & ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- Eden Project, Bodelva
COMMENDED
- Cornwall’s Crealy Great Adventure Park, Wadebridge
BED & BREAKFAST AND GUEST ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- The Gurnard’s Head, Treen,
- Highcliffe Contemporary Bed & Breakfast, Falmouth
- Lower Barns B&B, St Ewe
COMMENDED
- Downs Barn Farm, St Buryan
CAFÉ & TEAROOM OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- Boscastle Farmshop & Café, Boscastle
- Rick Stein’s Café, Padstow
- The Waymarker, Constantine
COMMENDED
- The Park Café at Mawgan Porth, Mawgan Porth
ACCESS & INCLUSIVITY AWARD
FINALISTS
- Kernock Cottages, Saltash
SELF CATERING HOLIDAY OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- Bosinver Farm Cottages, St Austell
- Cosawes Barton, Ponsanooth
- Treworgey Cottages, Duloe
COMMENDED
- Farmer James Farm Holidays, St Kew
- Kernock Cottages, Saltash
- Peninnis Farm Luxury Camping, St Mary’s
- Restormel Manor, Lostwithiel
GARDEN & COUNTRY HOUSE OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- Eden Project, Bodelva
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan
- St Michael’s Mount, Marazion
OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
- Will be announced on the night
ART, MUSEUM & INDUSTRIAL ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- Geevor Tin Mine, Pendeen
- St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre, St Austell
- Telegraph Museum Porthcurno, Porthcurno
SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- Hell Bay Hotel, Bryher
- The Idle Rocks Hotel, St Mawes
- Talland Bay Hotel, nr Looe
WILDLIFE FRIENDLY BUSINESS AWARD, in partnership with Cornwall Wildlife Trust
FINALISTS
- Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre at Gwel an Mor, Portreath
- The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Pentewan
- Perran Sands Holiday Park, Perranporth
COMMENDED
- Encounter Cornwall, Golant
- Mother Ivey’s Bay Holiday Park, Padstow
- Trenython Manor Hotel & Spa Resort, Par
PUB OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- The Kings Head, Ruan Lanihorne
- The Pandora Inn, Mylor
- Rashleigh Arms, Charlestown
- The Ship Inn, Wadebridge
TOURISM ACTIVITY, SPORT & EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- Minack Theatre, Porthcurno
- Miracle Theatre, Cornwall
- Mobius Adventure Cornwall, Cubert
- Padstow Seafood School, Padstow
COMMENDED
- Koru Kayaking, St Agnes
- Scilly Seal Snorkelling, St Martins
- Ticket to Ride Surf School, Perranporth
LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- The Headland Hotel, Newquay
- The Scarlet, Mawgan Porth
- St Michael’s Hotel & Spa, Falmouth
DOG FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION AWARD
FINALISTS
- Helsbury Park, Launceston
- Kernock Cottages, Saltash
- The Valley, Carnon Downs
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARD
FINALISTS
- Bosinver Farm Cottages, St Austell
- Dolbeare Park, Landrake
- The Emerald, Carnon Downs
COMMENDED
- The Headland Hotel, Newquay
- Kernock Cottages, Saltash
RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
- Langmans Restaurant, Callington
- Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen, Port Isaac
- Restaurant Nathan Outlaw, Rock
COMMENDED
- Ruin Cafe, Tresco
WINNER OF WINNERS
- Will be announced on the night
OTHER AWARDS
- Will be announced on the night
