The Devon Tourism Awards have announced the finalists for the 2021/22 awards ahead of the prize giving ceremony, which will take place on 10th March.

65 finalists have been announced as part of this year’s awards, covering the whole of Devon. As well as finding out whether they have been awarded Commended, Bronze, Silver or Gold, there will be a number of businesses and individuals who will receive special awards that are announced on the night.

Speaking about the awards, Robin Barker, from Services for Tourism, the organisers of the awards, said: “It has been so rewarding to see an increasing number of businesses enter this year’s awards, finding the time to apply despite all the hurdles being thrown at them. Reading the judge reports and stories of innovation, creativity and determination has been inspirational. Well done everyone.”

Several Visit Devon members have been named as finalists for this year’s awards, so congratulations to the following:

Aish Cross Holiday Cottages, Totnes
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year (Commended)

Amelia’s Pantry, Exeter
Café/Tearoom of the Year (Commended)

Bear Trail, Cullompton
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year (Commended)

Bear Town, Cullompton
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
New Tourism Business Award
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year

Bolberry Farm Cottages, Salcombe
Dog Friendly Business of the Year

Cary Arms and Spa, Babbacombe
Casual Dining Award
Small Hotel of the Year
Spa and Well-being Experience of the Year

Cofton Holidays, Dawlish
Dog Friendly Business of the Year
Holiday Park of the Year

Crag 2 Mountain, Dartmoor
Experience of the Year

Crealy Family Theme Park
Large Visitor Attraction

Gara Rock, Salcombe
Small Hotel of the Year

Harford Bridge Holiday Park, Tavistock
Camping and Caravanning Park of the Year

Headland Hotel and Spa, Torquay
Large Hotel of the Year (Commended)

Lady’s Mile Holiday Park, Dawlish
Holiday Park of the Year

Longlands, Combe Martin
Glamping Business of the Year

Lower Campscott Farm Holiday Cottages, Ilfracombe
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award

Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Lynton and Lynmouth
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award (Commended)

National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
Resilience and Innovation Award

Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, Exeter
Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award

Seaton Tramway, Seaton
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year

The 25 Boutique B&B, Torquay
B&B and Guesthouse of the Year

Torre Abbey Museum, Torquay
Small Visitor Attraction (commended)

A full list of finalists and categories can be found here