Shortlist announced for the eviivo Awards 2018
Twenty-four of the South West’s Best B&Bs recognised on national shortlist
Twenty-four of the South West’s finest B&Bs have been shortlisted for the 2018 eviivo Awards, the ‘Oscars’ of the UK’s independent accommodation sector, across a variety of categories including: ‘Tastiest Breakfast’, ‘Most Beautifully Presented’ and ‘Sweetest Homestay’.
The eviivo Awards, now in its fifth year, recognises the best of the UK’s world class B&Bs, guest houses, inns, serviced apartments, self-catering units and small independent hotels from all over the country.
Announced this week, this year’s shortlist has seen over 100 properties make the cut, with the following South Western establishments reaching the final stages of the process of these coveted awards.
eviivo Awards Shortlisted Properties from the South West
| Award | Name of property | County | Website URL |
| Hidden Gem – South West | Chelsea House | Flamouth, Cornwall | www.chelseahousefalmouth.com |
| Hidden Gem – South West | Old Church Farm | Rudgeway,
Gloucestershire |
www.old-church-farm.co.uk |
| Hidden Gem – South West | Avalon Lodge Bed and Breakfast | Devizes, Wiltshire | www.bed-breakfast-devizes.co.uk |
| Hidden Gem – South West | Highcliffe House | Lynton, Devon | www.highcliffehouse.co.uk |
| Hidden Gem – South West | Foxes Hotel | Minehead, Somerset | www.hotelfoxes.co.uk |
| Quirkiest Place to Stay | Bowhayes Farm Bed & Breakfast | Cullompton, Devon | www.bowhayesfarmculmstock.co.uk
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| Quirkiest Place to Stay | Fosse Farmhouse B&B | Nettleton, Wiltshire | www.fossefarmhouse.com
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| Tastiest Breakfast | The Seawood Hotel | Lynton, Devon | www.seawoodhotel.co.uk
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| Tastiest Breakfast | Penvith Barns | Looe, Cornwall | www.PenvithBarns.co.uk
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| Budget With A Twist | The Boringdon Arms | Plymouth, Devon | www.boringdon-arms.net
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| Most Beautifully Presented | The 25 Boutique B&B | Torquay, Devon | www.the25.uk
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| Most Beautifully Presented | Penellen Bed and Breakfast | Hayle, Cornwall | www.penellen.co.uk
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| Most Beautifully Presented | Brightham House Boutique B&B | Malborough, Devon | www.brighthamhouse.co.uk
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| Most Beautifully Presented | Camilla House | Penzance, Cornwall | www.camillahouse.co.uk
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| Most Beautifully Presented | Woolmarket House | Chipping Campden,
Gloucestershire |
www.woolmarkethouse.com
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| Sweetest Homestay | Foxhouse Studios | Plymouth, Devon | www.foxhousestudios.com
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| Sweetest Homestay | Glamping on the Hill | Radstock, Somerset | www.glampingonthehill.co.uk
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| Sweetest Homestay | Glebe House Cottages | Holsworthy, Devon | www.glebehousecottages.co.uk
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| Outstanding Host | Trecarne House | Liskeard, Cornwall | www.trecarnehouse.co.uk |
| Outstanding Host
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Turks Hall B&B | Bruton, Somerset | www.turkshall.co.uk |
| Outstanding Host
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Cricket Field House | Salisbury, Wiltshire | www.cricketfieldhouse.co.uk |
| Multi-Property Wizard | Torquay Holiday Lettings | Torquay, Devon | www.muntham.co.uk |
| Multi-Property Wizard | Hendford Apartments, Streamside Apartment and The Keep | Yeovil, Somerset | www.thekeephotelyeovil.com |
| Multi-Property Wizard | Arkell’s Managed Houses | Across the Wiltshire and beyond | www.arkells.com |
Over the coming weeks, the shortlisted establishments will have their applications judged by a panel of industry experts. The winners will then be announced at the annual eviivo Awards dinner on 16th October 2018 at Quaglino’s, London.
These independent B&Bs, guesthouses and boutique hotels represent the pinnacle of UK and particularly South Western hospitality, providing some of UK’s most special holiday experiences in a variety of settings.
eviivo reports that year on year, properties that were shortlisted in previous years command prices that are 8% higher than the rest of the sector and enjoy 17% higher occupancy level across the range of nominees, regardless of the location, grade or type of accommodation they offer.
David Weston, awards judge and Chairman of the Bed & Breakfast Association comments: “With over 1,000 B&Bs opening since 2015, it is great to see that the sector is enjoying a revival. These brilliant B&Bs offer a glimpse of the fantastic range of accommodation this country has to offer its visitors, whether they be domestic or international.”
Fellow judge, former award-winning B&B owner, leading consultant and mentor to the hospitality sector, Yvonne Halling adds: “Running a B&B in the 21st century is demanding and requires multiple skills, hard work and dedication – these awards help to shine a light on and identify the finest businesses within the UK’s hospitality sector.”
The eviivo Awards take place on the 16th October at Quaglino’s on Bury Street, London
To view the full list of UK shortlisted properties, please visit: https://eviivo.com/awards/
