2021 winners
Winners and highly commended (in alphabetical order)
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award
sponsored by Bournemouth University
Gold
Ellwood Cottages, Blandford Forum
Apprenticeship Special Award
sponsored by NFU Mutual Bournemouth
Gold
B&B & Guesthouse of the Year
sponsored by Goadsby
Gold
St John’s Guest House, Weymouth
Silver
Channel View Guesthouse, Weymouth
Business Events & Wedding Venue of the Year
sponsored by Furleigh Estate
Gold – Business Events Venue of the Year
Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth
Gold – Wedding Venue of the Year
Highcliffe Castle, Christchurch
Cafe/Tearoom of the Year
sponsored by Clipper
Gold
Picnic Park Deli, Bournemouth
Silver
Tangerine Café & Gallery, Beaminster
Bronze
EBIKE Café @ Deheers, Weymouth
Commended
Pause Cat Café, Bournemouth
Camping and Caravanning Park of the Year
sponsored by Anytime Booking
Gold
Monkton Wyld Holiday Park, Charmouth
Silver
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park, Poole
Bronze
Higher Moor Farm Campsite, Weymouth
Casual Dining and Restaurant Award
sponsored by Furleigh Estate
Gold
The Station Kitchen, Bridport
Silver
Nicetta, Weymouth
Bronze
Shalims Indian Restaurant, Weymouth
Dog Friendly Business of the Year
sponsored by Pear Marketing
Gold
Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth, @MarshamCourt
Silver
Burnbake Campsite and Forest Lodges, Corfe Castle @burnbake_dorset
Commended
Polygon Pets Ltd, Poole
Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award
sponsored by Bournemouth Water
Gold
West Bay Discovery Centre, Bridport
Silver
Dorset Forest Garden Glamping, Beaminster
Commended
Naked Coffee, Bournemouth
Experience of the Year (Active or Learning)
sponsored by Saffery Champness
Gold
All Hallows’ Farmhouse Cookery School, Wimborne St Giles
Silver
Jurassic Coast Guides, Milborne St Andrew
Bronze
Shore Campers – Campervan Hire, Bournemouth
Glamping Business of the Year
sponsored by NFU Mutual Wessex
Gold
Dorset Forest Garden Glamping, Beaminster
Silver
The Yurt at Hollands Farmhouse, Dorchester
Bronze
At Goathill Farm, Sherborne
Holiday Park of the Year
sponsored by Tozers
Gold
Highlands End Holiday Park, Bridport
Silver
Golden Cap Holiday Park, Chideock
Bronze
Waterside Holiday Park & Spa, Weymouth
Commended
Durdle Door Holiday Park, Lulworth
Large Hotel of the Year
sponsored by Hotel Perfect
Gold
Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth
Silver
Bronze
RNLI College, Poole
Commended
Moonfleet Manor Hotel, Weymouth
Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
sponsored by Love To Visit
Gold
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest, Ashley Heath
Silver
Dorset Museum, Dorchester
Commended
Adventure Wonderland, Christchurch
New Tourism Business Award
sponsored by Visit Dorset
Gold
Careys Secret Garden, Wareham
Silver
The King’s Arms, Dorchester
Bronze
At Goathill Farm, Sherborne
Commended
Apex Expeditions, Poundbury
Outstanding Contribution to Dorset Tourism
sponsored by Darren Northeast PR
Richard Smith, Chair of Dorset Tourism Association and Director of The Tank Museum
Pub of the Year
sponsored by Dorset Food & Drink
Gold
The Acorn Inn, Evershot, @Acorn_Inn
Silver
The Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury, @GrosvenorDorset
Bronze
The Cross Keys, Sherborne, @crosskeyssherb
Resilience and Innovation Award
sponsored by Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Tourism
Gold
Weymouth Bay RIB Charter, Weymouth
Silver
Shore Campers – Campervan Hire, Bournemouth
Bronze
Sculpture by the Lakes, Pallington
Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
sponsored by Touch Stay
Gold
Spring Cottage, Wareham
Silver
Greenwood Grange Holidays, Dorchester
Bronze
Frog by the Sea, Chideock
Small Hotel of the Year
sponsored by Clockwork Marketing
Gold
The PIG-on the Beach, Studland
Silver
The Grange at Oborne, Sherborne
Bronze
The Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year
sponsored by Resort Dorset
Gold
Nothe Fort, Weymouth
Silver
Sculpture by the Lakes, Pallington
Bronze
West Bay Discovery Centre, Bridport
Commended
Bridport Museum Trust, Bridport
Tourism Event/Festival of the Year
sponsored by Dorset Magazine
Finalists
FORM – The Sculpture Exhibition: Sculpture by the Lakes, Pallington
Unsung Hero Award
sponsored by Sculpture by the Lakes
Gold
Christine Hughes, Moors Valley Country Park
Silver
Mick Callaghan, Bournemouth Electric Club, Bournemouth
Visitor Information Service of the Year
sponsored by Yellow Buses
Gold
West Bay Discovery Centre, Bridport
Winner of Winners
sponsored by Dorset LEP
West Bay Discovery Centre, Bridport
