Cumbria has scooped five of the overall 16 awards, equalling previous best performances in 2008 and 2004, at the Northwest Tourism Awards.
In the South of the county, the 5-star boutique accommodation of Number 43 in Arnside was awarded Bed and Breakfast of the Year, while the tranquil setting of Woodclose Park in Kirkby Lonsdale won the title of Holiday Park of the Year.
In Keswick and West Cumbria, the elegant Overwater Hall in Ireby took the Small Hotel of the Year category whilst the delightful The Cottage in the Wood in Whinlatter Forest claimed the Taste of England’s Northwest award.
The UK’s only specialised Heavy Horse Riding establishment Cumbrian Heavy Horses in the Whicham Valley near Millom was awarded Tourism Experience of the Year.
Winners will have the opportunity to represent the county and the region at the national tourism awards, organised by VisitEngland in 2011.
Paul Johnson is a Director at Kendal Holiday Cottages Ltd. which offers luxury self-catering accommodation between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales
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