The Kings Hotel has brought pride to the North West after being crowned winner of the Hidden Gem category at the eviivo Awards, the UK’s premier annual awards for the independent hospitality industry.
The Kings Hotel run byPaul White finished top of the list within the Hidden Gem after judging by a panel of industry experts. Seven other B&B Properties shortlisted from the North West also competed across a variety of categories including: ‘Sweetest Homestay’, ’Outstanding Host’ and ‘Hidden Gem’.
These independent B&Bs, guesthouses and boutique hotels were shortlisted to represent the pinnacle of UK and particularly North West hospitality, providing some of UK’s most special holiday experiences in a variety of settings.
Theeviivo Awards, this year hosted at the glamourous Quaglino’s, London, seek to recognise the best of the UK’s world-class B&Bs, guesthouses, inns, serviced apartments, self-catering units and small independent hotels.
David Weston, awards judge and Chairman of the Bed & Breakfast Association said: “With over 1,000 new B&Bs opening since 2015, it is great to see that the sector is enjoying a revival. These brilliant B&Bs are diverse in what they offer, and this can be seen in the variety of nominations across the North West.”
Paul Saxby, Events Director at eviivo said: “With thousands of new independent, authentic and exciting places to stay opening every year it’s great to see our industry thriving and evolving. All the properties shortlisted for the Hidden Gem award are a true credit to their owners, managers, and the staff that run them, and we are privileged to be able to recognise them at this year’s eviivo Awards”
“Congratulations to The Kings Hotel on the well-deserved win, their property is a real cracker, and well worthy of taking the coveted crown”
To view the full list eviivo award winners, please visit: https://eviivo.com/awards/
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North West Hidden Gem/Star Amongst Stars Nominees
Award | Name of property | County | Website URL |
Hidden Gem – North-West | Grosvenor View | Blackpool, Lancashire | www.grosvenorviewblackpool.com
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Hidden Gem – North-West | The Fylde International | Blackpool, Lancashire | |
Hidden Gem – North-West | The Chesterfield Pet Friendly Hotel | Blackpool, Lancashire |
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Hidden Gem – North-West | The Sally at Irthington | Irthington, Cumbria |
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Hidden Gem – North-West | The Kings | Blackpool, Lancashire |
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Tastiest Breakfast | Aotera Southport B&B | Southport, Merseyside | www.aotearoasouthportbnb.co.uk
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Budget With A Twist | Oasis Guesthouse | Blackpool, Lancashire |
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Budget With A Twist | The Derby | Blackpool, Lancashire |
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Sweetest Homestay | The Villa Neston | Neston, Cheshire |
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Sweetest Homestay | The Stables | Bowness on Windmere, Cumbria |
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Tastiest Breakfast | Grayonside Guest House | Cockermouth, Cumbria | http://www.graysonside.co.uk/ |
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Notes To Editor:
About eviivo
eviivo is the leading online booking specialist for anyone with rooms to sell and story to tell.
Our market leading technology, eviivo suite, enables our customers to manage their bookings, guests and online distribution simply and effectively in the highly competitive global marketplace, on an equal footing with international hotel chains. Our diverse portfolio includes B&Bs, guest houses, pubs and restaurants with rooms, serviced apartments, villas and cottages, hostels, and even boats, castles, windmills and yurts. We represent the best of independent hosts and hoteliers with over 6,600 customers across the UK and over 16,000 worldwide.
For more information visit www.eviivo.com
