2018 winners
Winners and highly commended (in alphabetical order)
Access and Inclusivity Award
sponsored by Purple Cloud
Gold
The Italian Villa, Poole
Silver
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, Dorchester
Bronze
Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre, Wareham
Active and Sporting Experience Award
sponsored by Dorset Tourism Association
Gold
Moors Valley Go Ape!, Ringwood
Silver
RockReef and PierZip on Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth
Bronze
Weymouth Bay RIB Charter, Weymouth
B&B and Guesthouse of the Year
sponsored by Goadsby
Gold
Dorset House, Lyme Regis
Silver
Home Farm House, Wimborne St Giles
Bronze
Swallows Rest B&B, Weymouth
Highly Commended
swanagehaven.com, Swanage
Business Tourism and Venue Award
sponsored by Soundview
Gold
The Italian Villa, Poole
Silver
Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, Poole
Bronze
Upton Country Park, Poole
Cafe/Tearoom of the Year
sponsored Dorset Food & Drink
Gold
Compton Acres Café and Tea Rooms, Poole
Silver
Bearkat Bistro/Café, Bridport
Bronze
Season’s Restaurant, Ringwood
Customer Service Superstar Award
sponsored by Bournemouth Water Services
Dougie Macandrew, Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park
Dog Friendly Business of the Year
sponsored by Dog Friendly Dorset
Gold
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park, Poole
Silver
Golden Acre Holiday Bungalows, Bridport
Bronze
Upton Country Park, Poole
Highly Commended
Bournemouth Beach Lodges, Boscombe
Glamping & Alternative Accommodation of the Year
sponsored by A Head for PR
Gold
Bournemouth Beach Lodges, Boscombe
Silver
Dorset Forest Garden Glamping, Beaminster
Bronze
Green Valley Yurts Ltd, Dorchester
Guided Tour of the Year
sponsored by Porter Dodson
Gold
Jurassic Coast Guides, Milborne St Andrew
Silver
RNLI College, Poole
Bronze
West Bay Canoes, Dorchester
Holiday Park & Village of the Year
sponsored by Hoseasons
Gold
Rockley Park, Poole
Silver
Highlands End Holiday Park, Bridport
Bronze
Oakdene Forest Park, St Leonards
International Visitor Experience of the Year
sponsored by Brittany Ferries
Gold
Portland Port Ltd, Portland
Silver
Sherborne Castle and Gardens, Sherborne
Large Attraction of the Year
sponsored by Resort Dorset
Gold
Rockreef and PierZip on Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth
Swanage Railway, Swanage
Large Hotel of the Year
sponsored by NFU Mutual
Gold
Christchurch Harbour Hotel, Christchurch
Silver
RNLI College, Poole
Bronze
Moonfleet Manor Hotel, Weymouth
Learning Experience of the Year
sponsored by Insight6
Gold
Lulworth Outdoors, Wareham
Silver
Create at the Cove, West Lulworth
Bronze
Burngate Stone Carving Centre, Swanage
Outstanding Contribution to Dorset Tourism
sponsored by Saffery Champness
The Team who brought Dippy to Dorset
Responsible Ethical & Sustainable Tourism Award
sponsored by Quality in Tourism
Gold
Bagwell Farm Touring Park, Weymouth
Silver
The Alexandra Hotel & Restaurant, Lyme Regis
Bronze
Acorn Inn, Evershot
Highly Commended
The Grange at Oborne, Sherborne
Restaurant/Bistro of the Year
sponsored by Conker Gin
Gold
The Jetty, Christchurch Harbour Hotel, Christchurch
Silver
The Dorset Burger Company, Weymouth
Bronze
Crab House Café, Weymouth
Neo Restaurant, Bournemouth
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
sponsored by NFU Mutual
Gold
Dove House & Swallows, Dorchester
Silver
Burnbake Forest Lodges, Corfe Castle
Bronze
National Trust Portland House, Weymouth
Nutley Farm, Dorchester
Small Attraction of the Year
sponsored by Moors Valley Country Park
Gold
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park, Verwood
Silver
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, Dorchester
Bronze
Compton Acres, Poole
Small Hotel/Boutique Accommodation of the Year
sponsored by Clockwork
Gold
The Alexandra Hotel & Restaurant, Lyme Regis
Silver
The Grange at Oborne, Sherborne
Bronze
The Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury
The Lord Bute, Highcliffe
Spa, Pampering & Wellbeing Experience of the Year
sponsored by Taurus
Gold
Mellulah Therapy & Yoga Retreats, Milton Abbas
Silver
Purbeck Holistic Therapy, Swanage
Touring Camping and Caravanning Park of the Year
sponsored by Piddle Brewery and The Real Cure
Gold
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park, Poole
Silver
Monkton Wyld Caravan Park, Bridport
Bronze
East Fleet Farm, Chickerell
Wood Farm Caravan Park, Charmouth
Tourism Event/Festival of the Year
sponsored by Visit Dorset, visit-dorset.com
Gold
Dippy on Tour, Dorchester, dorsetcountymuseum.org
Silver
Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show, Chickerell, chickerellsteamshow.uk
Tourism Innovation and New Business Award
sponsored by NatWest Business Banking
Gold – Tourism Innovation
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum, Dorchester
Gold – Tourism New Business
Create at the Cove, West Lulworth
Tourism Pub of the Year
sponsored by Porter Dodson
Gold
Acorn Inn, Evershot
Visitor Information Service of the Year
sponsored by The Italian Villa
Gold
Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Bridport
Silver
Swanage Information Centre, Swanage
Bronze
Discover Purbeck Tourist Information Centre, Wareham
Winner of Winners
sponsored by Dorset LEP
Dorset House, Lyme Regis
