Shortlist revealed for Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards 2013
After a record number of entries and hours of painstaking deliberation, Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY) are excited to announce the shortlist for the fourth annual Remarkable East Yorkshire Tourism Awards (REYTAs).
The hotly anticipated list features some of Hull and East Yorkshire’s finest attractions, restaurants, cafes, pubs, hotels, accommodation providers and tourism experiences. The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony at the Hull Mercure Grange Park Hotel, in Willerby, on March 14, 2013.
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The REYTAs honour the brightest and best in this region's tourism industry and celebrate the enormous achievements of businesses across Hull and East Yorkshire. Tourism is a vital part of this area's economy, contributing over £615million annually. The REYTAs help to support the industry by raising awareness of the superb quality we have to offer visitors.
Andy Gray, tourism manager of Visit Hull and East Yorkshire, said: “The response to the REYTAs has been excellent across the whole region. This year’s awards are the most hotly contested and have been the most difficult to shortlist because of the really high quality exhibited.
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“When you look at the line-up it shows just what a remarkable offer we have in Hull and the East Riding. Those shortlisted are not just from one of two places but from right across the county and shows the depth and breath of quality. The tourism experience we offer has never been better.
“Congratulations and good luck to everyone who has made the shortlist. This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone involved in Hull and East Yorkshire’s tourism industry to join us at the Hull Mercure Grange Park Hotel on March 14 to celebrate the fabulous offering in the region.”
The REYTAs are supported by some of Hull and East Yorkshire’s leading organisations, who have committed to be major sponsors of the awards, including: The Deep, Classlane Media, St Stephen’s, Wykeland, Strawberry, Mercure Grange Park, Mail News & Media, Allied Advertising Agency, and Catalink.
Tickets for the gala evening are available now. For further information or to reserve your place or table, contact: Julie Wilson on 01482 486600 or email julie.wilson@vhey.co.uk
REMARKABLE EAST YORKSHIRE TOURISM AWARDS FINALISTS 2013:
Remarkable Hotel Accommodation:
Beverley Tickton Grange
Hallmark Hotel, North Ferriby
The Lowther, Goole
Holiday Inn, Hull Marina
Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel, Willerby
De Vere Village Urban Resort, Priory Park, Hull.
Remarkable Bed & Breakfast:
Lincoln House, Bridlington
Highfield Farm, Southburn, Driffield
Village Farm, Skipsea
Rysome Garth Manor Farmhouse, Holmpton, near Withernsea
Newbegin House, Beverley
Wolds Village, Bainton
Remarkable Self Catering Provider:
Carlton Apartments, The Crescent, Bridlington
Broadgate Farm Cottages, Walkington
Drewton’s, South Cave
High Barn Cottages, Bempton
Raywell Hall Country Lodge Park, Riplingham Road, Raywell
Estate Escapes, North Cave
Remarkable Fayre:
Wold Top Brewery, Hunmanby Grange, Wold Newton
Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School, Southburn, Driffield
William’s Farm Kitchen, Hornsea Freeport, Hornsea
The Star @ Sancton, Sancton
Drewton’s, South Cave
Staal Smokehouse Ltd., Riston Grange, Long Riston
Remarkable Cuppa
Vanilla Ice-Cream Parlour, The Esplanade, Bridlington
William’s Farm Kitchen, Hornsea Freeport, Hornsea
Drewton’s, South Cave
Wolds Village, Bainton
Potters Cafe and Bistro, Chanterlands Avenue, Hull
Millers Tea Room and Farm Shop, Raywell Country Lodge Park, Raywell.
Remarkable Restaurant of the Year:
The Star @ Sancton, Sancton
Ogino, Butcher Row, Beverley
Wolds Village, Bainton
1884 Dock Street Kitchen, Hull
Napoleons Casino & Restaurant, Hull
Beverley Tickton Grange
Remarkable Pub:
Wrygarth Inn, Great Hatfield, near Hornsea
The Falling Stone, Thwing
Roos Arms, Roos
Wellington, Russell Street, Hull
Lion and Key, High Street, Hull
Goodmanham Arms, Goodmanham, near Market Weighton
Remarkable Business Tourism Award:
Lazaat Hotel and Restaurant, Woodhill Way, Cottingham
Mercure Royal Hotel, Ferensway, Hull
De Vere Village Urban Resort, Priory Park, Hull
Mercure Hull Grange Park, Willerby
Holiday Inn, Hull Marina
The Spa, Bridlington
Remarkable Visitor Attraction:
Sessions Spa, Beverley
Ferens Art Gallery, Hull
Burnby Hall Gardens and Museum, Pocklington
Hornsea Freeport, Hornsea
RSPB Bempton Cliffs, Bempton
Park Lodge Shooting School, West Cowick, Goole
Remarkable Tourism Experience/Event:
Hull Trinity Festival
Beverley Folk Festival
Beverley Festival of Christmas 2012
Heritage Open Days, Hull
Beverley Food Festival
Hull Freedom Festival
Beverley Puppet Festival
Remarkable Holiday Park/Village:
South Cliff Caravan Park, Wilsthorpe, Bridlington
Burton Constable Holiday Park & Arboretum
Far Grange Park and Golf Club, Skipsea
Remarkable Sustainable Award:
High Barn Cottages, Bempton
Yorkshire Coast Nature, Coastguard Cottages, Flamborough
St Stephen’s, Hull
Beverley Food Festival
Yorkshire Nature Triangle, c/o Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Drewton’s, South Cave
4 Comments
by David_Nivea
Wednesday, January 30 2013, 12:16PM
“The only remark I have to make about the Remarkable Awards is how unremarkable most of the finalists are.”
by foxxjohn
Wednesday, January 30 2013, 11:02AM
“I'm not sure if it was the last REYTA's but I had just a cup a tea at one of the establishments that has been shortlisted for several awards and was asked when paying to complete a form. This form was a voting slip for the 'Best breakfast in East Yorkshire'. The cashier was getting everybody in the que to complete a form regardless of them having a breakfast or not. (it was 4pm on a Saturday afternoon).
I explained that it was a little unfair for me to fill the form in as I had not ever eaten a breakfast there.This was met with a curt reply and more pressure to fill the form which I declined for a second time. Needless to say I have never been back and if this how companies get shortlisted I dont hold the awards in high regard.
In regards to who it was, you will find them just outside of South Cave, sounds almost like an ITV period drama.”
by Blakey_
Wednesday, January 30 2013, 8:09AM
“The only thing that holiday inn at the marina should win us hull and east yorkshire's most expensive pint.”
by AdPotentia
Tuesday, January 29 2013, 3:50PM
“Lets see if I can make a comment on some of these businesses regarding voting - or are we not allowed to pass comments.
Highfield Farm, Southburn, Driffield - fine if you can get there through all the mud that their owner JSR farms leaves spread on the roads.
William's Farm Kitchen, Hornsea Freeport, Hornsea - excellent range of good priced food and a very nice Cafe/Restaurant, nice staff.
Drewton's, South Cave & Wolds Village, Bainton - both a bit po faced and not cheap for what you get, nice enough atmosphere at Bainton, Drewton is very surface wealth - all big flash cars and mortgaes. Still if you can afford to pay more for the same thing you can get elsewhere so be it.
The Spa, Bridlington - full of chavs, avoid.
Beverley Folk Festival/Beverlay Festival of Christmas 2012/Beverley Food Festival/Beverley Puppet Festival - enough said.
Remarkable Sustainable Award: St Stephen's, Hull ??? - I suppose if you stuck a wind turbine at one end you could generate a lot of Electricity.
Lets see how long free speech lasts?”