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This Kent B&B is the best in England
Visit England has revealed the winners of its annual Awards for Excellence and one family-run bed and breakfast has performed particularly well.
Alkham Court Farmhouse in the village of South Alkham, near Dover in Kent, has been named the B&B of the year at this year's prize-giving, which celebrated the best of England's tourism industry at a ceremony in Bath on Monday.
As well as rating bed and breakfasts, the tourism agency announced winners across categories including boutique guest accommodation of the year, hotel of the year, dog-friendly business of the year, best holiday park, best pub, and best small and large visitor attractions. After winning the top prize at Tourism South East’s ‘Beautiful South Awards’ last year, Alkham Court picked up Visit England's gold medal beating hundreds of other entries.
'The standard of the hundreds of applications we received this year was extremely high and that’s why Alkham Court’s accolade is a testament to their excellent work,' Sally Balcombe, CEO of VisitBritain and VisitEngland said. 'These awards shine a spotlight on our fantastic tourism industry, with the winners showcasing the quality, innovation and excellence on offer throughout England and I warmly congratulate them on their impressive contribution to the industry.'
Located on a traditional Kentish farm, the property has been in the Burrows family for over 50 years and has been run as a B&B for the last 15. Rated for its five-star service, it offers four double rooms from £140 per night, as well as beautiful gardens, stunning views of the countryside and a hot tub with a sauna.
Its award-winning breakfast menu is made up of locally produced, seasonal food, including the B&B's own free-range eggs, homegrown fruit and veg and homemade preserves.
The Kent Downs, Dover Castle and the famous White Cliffs are a short drive away and for those who are after peace and quiet, the B&B offers a self-catered glamping experience in a restored 19th Century shepherd’s hut.
Visit England also named two runners-up in the B&B category. The 25 Boutique B&B, Devon, received silver, with South Lodge Boutique B&B in Buckinghamshire taking bronze. See some of this year's winners across the categories below:
Bed & Breakfast of the Year
GOLD - Alkham Court Farmhouse, Kent
SILVER - The 25 Boutique B&B, Devon
BRONZE - South Lodge Boutique B&B, Buckinghamshire
Boutique Guest Accommodation of the Year
GOLD - Yorebridge House, Yorkshire
SILVER - Hever Castle & Gardens, Kent
BRONZE - Cary Arms & Spa “Inn on the Beach”, Devon
Dog Friendly Business of the Year
GOLD - Wallops Wood Cottages, Hampshire
SILVER - Bulleigh Barton Manor, Devon
BRONZE - Salad Days Beach Hut, Somerset
Guided Tour of the Year
GOLD - York’s Chocolate Story, Yorkshire
SILVER - World of Wedgwood, Staffordshire
BRONZE - Cotswolds Distillery, Warwickshire
Holiday Park / Holiday Village of the Year
GOLD - Landal Gwel an Mor, Cornwall
SILVER - Seafield Caravan Park, Northumberland
BRONZE - Polmanter Touring Park, Cornwall
Hotel of the Year
GOLD - Rudding Park, Yorkshire
SILVER - Lucknam Park, Wiltshire
BRONZE - Seaham Hall, County Durham
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
GOLD - National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire
SILVER - Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
BRONZE - Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, Dorset
Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year
GOLD - Sheepyard Barn at The Suffolk Escape, Suffolk
SILVER - The Milkshed, Devon
BRONZE - The Treehouse Hotel at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, Kent
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
GOLD - the Charterhouse, London
SILVER - Hall Hill Farm, County Durham
BRONZE - Screech Owl Sanctuary & Wildlife Park, Cornwall
Sustainable Tourism Award
GOLD - Laverock Law Cottages, Northumberland
SILVER - Browsholme Hall, Lancashire
BRONZE - Colton House, Staffordshire
Taste of England Award
GOLD - Restaurant Hywel Jones by Lucknam Park, Wiltshire
SILVER - Miller’s Fish and Chips, Yorkshire
BRONZE - Askham Hall, Cumbria
Tourism Pub of the Year
GOLD - The Riverside at Aymestrey, Herefordshire
SILVER - The Cartford Inn, Lancashire
BRONZE - The Bruce Arms West Tanfield, Yorkshire
Visitor Information Provider of the Year
GOLD - York Visitor Information Centre, Yorkshire
SILVER - Oxford Visitor Information Centre, Oxfordshire
BRONZE - Liverpool Tourist Information Centre, Merseyside
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