Pembrokeshire Tourism Awards Finalists 2016
Below you will find our shortlisted finalists for all of this years categories.
Best Access for
the Disabled Visitor
Sponsored by
Pembrokeshire Coast
National Park Authority
Twenty-four years on, the trust has four holiday homes in Pembrokeshire, three for wheelchair users and the fourth is adapted for children with learning difficulties and autism. The houses can be used by disabled adults out of school holiday time and grants can be given to families in financial need.
Best Eating
Out Experience
Sponsored by
The Western Telegraph
There’s roaring log fires in the winter and eating on the alfresco terrace in the summer while enjoying the spectacular sea view. You may even see a selection of fresh seafood en route from the Griffin’s fishing boat and straight to the plate just a few hours later – there is simply no better place to enjoy locally caught fish.
They have created a family friendly village pub and restaurant for all those who enjoy good conversation, food and drink. The deliberately informal atmosphere and fabulous friendly service only add to it, offering a memorable eating experience that has won the Griffin many accolades.
Best Pembrokeshire
Experience/Day Out
Sponsored by
Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo
Attractions range from Archery, Zorbs and Go-Karts to High-Ropes, Baseball and Golf, with over 30 attractions running on one given day during the height of the season entertaining over 200,000 visitors a year.
A safe and relaxed atmosphere is waiting for you at Heatherton, come & join in the action.
Best
Marketing Campaign
Sponsored by
Pear Communications
10 years after Leonard Rees inherited Cerbid Farm at the age of 17 he converted the farm buildings into holiday cottages. For 20 years there was a small portfolio of Cerbid cottages plus a selection of other nearby cottages. Now we have a portfolio of almost 400 quality cottages across Wales and a team of 30 staff, many of whom have been with us for more than 17 years.
Leonard’s son, Tim Rees, rejoined the company six years ago to take us through the next 50 years.
We celebrate nature and the outdoors, inspire unforgettable memories and help people connect with Nature, family and friends. All this is provided with a minimal ecological impact and the benefit of increasing bio-diversity in the surrounding area and to contribute positively to the local rural economy
Everything we do for our guests is inspired by creating something which is sustainable, enriching and unique and we seek to be the best loved eco-holiday business in Wales!
Best
Event
Sponsored by
Port of Milford Haven
It helps stimulate curiosity and discovery on how to make the most of the countryside: how to eat it, cook it, breath it, learn about it and even play with it!
The Festival supports and opens up markets for local food, drink and craft producers and brings together people within the community socially, educationally and for volunteering purposes. It encourages visitors to explore Pembrokeshire and find what is out there such as rural crafts, really wild fun, exercise, food, sustainability and possible environmental issues.
Best Holiday Park,
Caravan Park/Campsite
Sponsored by
LHP Accountants
Recently featured on ITV’s Coast & Country, the Yurts and Hobbit Houses benefit from wood burner hot tubs, allowing you to soak away under the star-kissed Pembrokeshire skies. Each accommodation enjoys its own private garden, rustic-kitchen, campfire and BBQ, with logs included. Our brilliant warden adds to the glamping experience, with a personal and friendly touch from start to finish.
We are a Greener Camping Club site and have we’ve worked hard to incorporate the campsite as sympathetically as possible into the beautiful natural landscape including wild hedgerow flower borders.
Located ½ mile from the former market town of Narberth, it’s a great location from which to enjoy everything Pembrokeshire has to offer.
The park has a quaint country bar, outdoor pool, play areas, games arcade and fishing lake.
Noble Court has also hosted the sunset cinema and hopes to work with the Torch Theatre in 2017 to provide this again. It also hosts an annual Classic Car & Collectibles event each year.
In 2016 Noble Court was once again awarded the coveted Gold in the David Bellamy conservation award scheme.
Best Non-Serviced Accommodation
3 units or less
Sponsored by
Wales Cottages
Visitors have the unique opportunity to watch otters at dawn, badgers and deer at dusk, kingfishers on the river and enjoy a wealth of flora and fauna during the daytime.
The pod itself has all the amenities families would need from a self-catered accommodation including a kitchenette and kitchen essentials, a dining table and chairs, TV, sofa, Wi-Fi and a stunning private terrace.
The Haven Pod is open for bookings all year round with prices per night from just £50
We offer 2 lovingly converted barns finished to an excellent standard, suitable for people with limited mobility, with spacious king and twin bedrooms, whirlpool baths, power showers, quality wood burning stoves and private enclosed lawns with stunning views. Our cottages are perfect for relaxing and unwinding after a busy day exploring the beautiful County of Pembrokeshire.
Best Non-Serviced
Accommodation
over 3 units
Sponsored by
Celtic Wines
in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
The redevelopment of the former agricultural buildings (originally workers hovels) is entirely in sympathy with the visual character of Pembrokeshire architecture.
The four cottages provide flexible, spacious well equipped 3 or 4 bedroom accommodation to meet the needs of our visitors and offer outstanding coastal views,
and enclosed gardens both front and rear.
We provide personal service tuned specifically to exceed our guest’s expectation. Visitors frequently return and appreciate the personal service from the proprietors and their family.
Best Serviced Accommodation
under 12 rooms
Sponsored by
Fourcroft Hotel
We are open all year round so come and stay with us and experience premium accommodation amidst the breath taking scenery, with beaches and wildlife just a stone’s throw from your door.
This stunning building has contemporary bedrooms with mix of twins, doubles, a family room, and one specially adapted for those with limited mobility. All are carefully themed around the stained glass windows retained in each one, and the beds are framed by splendidly modified pew headboards from the former chapel.
The relaxing atmosphere extends to the impressive public space where the restored pulpit stands above a cosy seating area with games and books for guests to while away a few hours.
Best Serviced Accommodation
12+ rooms
Sponsored by
Elm Grove Country House
Blas Restaurant at Twr y Felin, offers a menu influenced by the season and locality. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and drinks, we welcome resident and non-resident guests alike.
Complimentary evening transfers are available to and from Blas Restaurant for Roch Castle and Penrhiw guests
We are very passionate about our food and drink. Whether you are enjoying an informal lunch on the terrace, afternoon teas in front of a roaring log fire or a romantic dining experience in our restaurant, we hope you go away feeling that it was an experience that you will remember fondly.
Often featured on television, the bedrooms overlook the sea and one suite even has a bath in the bedroom – surely the best place to bathe in Wales!
The Cwtch bar serves coffee, lunches and pre-dinner drinks, and local produce is a feature of the Ton y Mor Restaurant. This multi award winning hotel has excellent standards of customer service and caters for weddings, functions, conferencing, visitors and corporate stays.
Best Customer
Service Team
Sponsored by
The Stackpole Inn
Exciting New
Business or Owner
Sponsored by
The Cove, Llanion
We celebrate nature and the outdoors, inspire unforgettable memories and help people connect with Nature, family and friends. All this is provided with a minimal ecological impact and the benefit of increasing bio-diversity in the surrounding area and to contribute positively to the local rural economy
Everything we do for our guests is inspired by creating something which is sustainable, enriching and unique and we seek to be the best loved eco-holiday business in Wales!
Finest
Pembrokeshire Breakfast
Sponsored by
102.5 Radio Pembrokeshire
We are open all year round so come and stay with us and experience premium accommodation amidst the breath taking scenery, with beaches and wildlife just a stone’s throw from your door.
Sustainable
Tourism
Sponsored by
Pembrokeshire County Council
We celebrate nature and the outdoors, inspire unforgettable memories and help people connect with Nature, family and friends. All this is provided with a minimal ecological impact and the benefit of increasing bio-diversity in the surrounding area and to contribute positively to the local rural economy
Everything we do for our guests is inspired by creating something which is sustainable, enriching and unique and we seek to be the best loved eco-holiday business in Wales!
At present we have 15 amazing campsites and glampsites in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. Their owners are passionate about looking after the environment, recycling and using renewable energy.
Some of the funds from memberships are channelled into tree planting, habitat creation projects. One of the Club’s initiatives is its carbon offset scheme. We are planting at least 1 tree for every new member in 2016/17.
Best
Supplier
Sponsored by
JCP Solicitors
We are experts at creating a wine list that works for your business. Interesting wines that reflect the current trends and appeal to your customers. Wines that sell and with the right return, reflect your business style and align with the food menu.
So if you are looking for an exciting range of wines together with excellent service and support then we are the Wine Merchants to call. Tel. 01646 681 369 info@celticwines.com
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