Sue Williams achieves triple success at South West Tourism Awards
Hotelier Sue Williams triumphed at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2011-12 with success in three categories.
As well as carrying off the award for Outstanding Achievement, Williams, general manager of the Bath Priory and Gidleigh Park, was also presented with a gold award for the Bath Priory and silver for Gidleigh Park in the Taste of the South West category and gold (Bath Priory) and highly commended (Gidleigh Park) for the Small Hotel of the Year.
Williams is seen here with, from left to right: Robin Barket of award organiser Services for Tourism; and Simon Calder, travel editor of The Independent.
Other key winners include the Jetty restaurant in Christchurch, Dorset, which received a gold award in the Taste of the South West category. The restaurant has been open just over a year and is situated in the grounds of the Christchurch Harbour Hotel.
Alex Aitken, who heads up the team at the Jetty, said: "What a remarkable achievement, I am so proud of the team - this award is testament to the fact that by championing local produce and celebrating our incredible location on the South Coast, we have transformed this wonderful restaurant into an award-winning experience."
The Jetty opened in late 2010 after the former Gary Rhodes restaurant was given a new lease of life by its owners, Harbour Hotels.
Key hospitality winners among the 67 awards presented in 17 categories at the Riviera Conference Centre, Torquay, included:
TASTE OF THE SOUTH WEST AWARD
GOLD
The Bath Priory Hotel, Restaurant & Spa, Bath
The Jetty, Christchurch, Dorset
SILVER
Gidleigh Park, Chagford, Devon
HIGHLY COMMENDED
The Lamb Inn, Sandford, Devon
Trawlers on the Quay, Looe, Cornwall
SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR
GOLD
The Bath Priory Hotel, Restaurant & Spa, Bath
SILVER
The Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
BRONZE
Boskerris, Carbis Bay, Cornwall
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Gidleigh Park, Chagford, Devon
Hotel Penzance, Penzance, Cornwall
Tremarne Hotel, Mevagissey, Cornwall
BUSINESS TOURISM AWARD
GOLD
Arundell Arms Hotel, Lifton, Devon
SILVER
Cornwall Destination Management Company, St Austell, Cornwall
BRONZE
St Mellion International Resort, St Mellion, Cornwall
LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR
GOLD
Bovey Castle, North Bovey, Devon
SILVER
St Mellion International Resort, St Mellion, Cornwall
BRONZE
Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Calne, Wiltshire
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Headland Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall
St Michael's Hotel & Spa, Falmouth, Cornwall
BED & BREAKFAST AND GUEST ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR
GOLD
Pentillie Castle, St Mellion, Cornwall
SILVER
Roundhouse Barn Holidays, St Just-in-Roseland, Cornwall
BRONZE
Larkbeare Grange, Talaton, Devon
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Harptree Court, East Harptree, Bristol
Hedgehog Corner Guest Accommodation, Axminster, Devon
Pendragon Country House, Davidstow, Cornwall
AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Sue Williams, general manager of the Bath Priory and Gidleigh Park
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By Janet Harmer
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