Devon Tourism Awards
2026 Finalists
in alphabetical order
Headline Sponsor The Eco Laundry
ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM AWARD
Finalists
- Arlington Court & The National Trust Carriage Museum, Barnstaple
- The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth
- Tinside Lido, Plymouth
Commended
- The Beehive, Honiton
ACTIVE & LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Finalists
- Gin Tour & Tasting, Exeter Gin, Teignmouth
- Aquapark Experience, North Devon Wake Park, Bideford
- Karting, Raceworld, Woodbury Salterton
- Jurassic Coastal Cruise, Stuart Line Cruises, Exmouth
- Raptor, Torquay Watersports, Torquay
B&B AND GUESTHOUSE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Foxcombe Bakehouse
Finalists
- To be announced at the Awards event
Commended
- The Wentworth Guesthouse, Paignton
BUSINESS EVENTS VENUE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Tamar Security
Finalists
- Raceworld, Woodbury Salterton
- Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre, Exeter
- Tinside Lido, Plymouth
CAFÉ/TEAROOM OF THE YEAR sponsored by Owens Organic Coffee
Finalists
- The Chart Room First Class Coffee Lounge, Brixham
- The Kitchen, The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth
- Wild Thyme Deli & Kitchen, Totnes
Commended
- The Hideaway Café, Plymouth
CAMPING & CARAVANNING PARK OF THE YEAR
Finalists
- Leadstone Holiday Park, Dawlish Warren
- Lynmouth Holiday Retreat, Lynton
- Yeatheridge Farm Caravan and Camping Park, Crediton
Commended
- South Ford Farm Camping & Glamping, South Molton
DOG FRIENDLY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Westcotts
Finalists
- Beverley Holidays, Paignton
- Mill End Hotel, Chagford
- Millbrook Cottages and Estate, Umberleigh
- Oakdown Holiday Park, Sidmouth
Commended
- Cofton Holidays, Dawlish
GLAMPING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by Anytime Booking
Finalists
- Coastal Cabins, Hartland
- Cove Valley, Tiverton
- Lilypod Retreats, Lewdown
Commended
- Dartmoor Reach Alpaca Farm, Bovey Tracey
- The Secret Garden Glamping Devon, Cullompton
HOLIDAY PARK OF THE YEAR sponsored by Tozers
Finalists
- Andrewshayes Holiday Park, Axminster
- Beverley Holidays, Paignton
- Cofton Holidays, Dawlish
- Oakdown Holiday Park, Sidmouth
INNOVATIVE EMPLOYER AWARD
Finalists
- To be announced at the Awards event
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AWARD
Finalists
- Burgh Island Hotel, Kingsbridge
- Hello! Exmouth, Exmouth
- Tinside Lido, Plymouth
LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Profitroom
Finalists
- Harbour Beach Club Hotel & Spa, Salcombe
- Saunton Sands Hotel & Source Spa, Braunton
- voco Zeal, Exeter Science Park
LARGE VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Airband
Finalists
- China Blue, Totnes
- Killerton – National Trust, Broadclyst
- RHS Garden Rosemoor, Torrington
NEW TOURISM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR sponsored by NFU Mutual Exeter, Tiverton and South Molton
Finalists
- Discover Dartmoor, Exeter
- Scribbleton, Winkleigh
- The Book Nook, Bickington
Commended
- The Secret Garden Glamping Devon, Cullompton
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO DEVON TOURISM sponsored by VisitDevon
- To be announced at the Awards Event
PUB OF THE YEAR
Finalists
- The Black River Inn, Black Torrington
- The Devil’s Stone Inn, Shebbear
Commended
- The Union Inn, Denbury
REGENERATIVE TOURISM AWARD sponsored by HEI Group (SW) Ltd
Finalists
- Cofton Holidays, Dawlish
- Mornacott Estate, Bishop’s Nympton
- The Book Nook, Bickington
- voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, Exeter
- Wray Valley, Lustleigh
RESTAURANT & CASUAL DINING OF THR YEAR sponsored by Shillingham
Finalists
- Burgh Island Hotel, Kingsbridge
- Cary Arms & Spa Restaurant, Babbacombe
- Great Western Grill, North Bovey
Commended
- Pier Point Bar & Restaurant, Torquay
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR sponsored by Quality in Tourism
Finalists
- North Hayne Farm Cottages, South Molton
- Nymetwood Treehouses, Crediton
- Pitt Farm Holiday Cottages, Totnes
- The Book Nook, Bickington
Commended
- Lower Whitsleigh Farm, Winkleigh
SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Booking.com
Finalists
- Burgh Island Hotel, Kingsbridge
- Gidleigh Park Hotel, Chagford
- Mill End Hotel, Chagford
- The Collective at Woolsery, Bideford
Commended
- Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe
- Northcote Manor Hotel and Spa, Exeter
SMALL VISITOR ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR
Finalists
- Bridging the Tamar Visitor & Learning Centre, Plymouth
- Diggerland Devon, Cullompton
- Scribbleton, Winkleigh
- Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life, Tiverton
TOURISM EVENT / FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR sponsored by Dartington Crystal
Finalists
- Brixham Pirate Festival 2026, Brixham
- Offshore & Bays Festival 2026, Torquay
- Sidmouth Folk Festival 2026, Sidmouth
Commended
- Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway Steampunk & Pirate Gathering 2026, Lynmouth
- The Mid Devon Show 2026, Tiverton
UNSUNG HERO AWARD
Finalists
- To be announced at the Awards event
VISITOR INFORMATION SUPERSTARS AWARD sponsored by Holidaymaker App
Finalists
- To be announced at the Awards event
WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR sponsored by Rezcontrol
Finalists
- Burgh Island Hotel, Kingsbridge
- Higher Holcombe, Ottery St Mary
- Powderham, Exeter
WELLNESS & SPA EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
Finalists
- Twilight Spa & Dine, Cary Arms & Spa, Babbacombe
- My Kinda Day Package, Northcote Manor Hotel and Spa, Exeter
WINNER OF WINNERS sponsored by Travel Chapter
- To be announced at the Awards event
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