We were over the moon to win a gold at this year’s Flavour Awards after entering the Bed & Breakfast category in early summer. The icing on the cake we thought was the subsequent letter that arrived at the beginning of October inviting us to the glittering awards bash at the Eden Project.

Little did we know that not only had we won a gold in our category but also the overall title of ‘South West Bed & Breakfast of the Year’ from the award organisers Taste of the West and media partners The Western Morning News.

This is the 19th year the awards have been held and the first time we have entered. The judges scored every aspect of our business but seemed particularly impressed with the emphasis we put on the local food and drink that we serve.

Other main category winners on the day included Darts Farm (South West Farm Shop of the Year), The Lazy Toad (South West Dining Pub of the Year) and the Conservatory Restaurant (South West Restaurant of the Year).