The results of this year’s much anticipated Isle of Wight Awards have been revealed at last night’s (Thursday’S) ceremony, which took place at Albert Cottage in East Cowes.
The evening, also themed around Red Funnel’s 160th anniversary, celebrated the rich diversity of local businesses across the Island and saw many representatives receive awards to celebrate their hard work and achievements during the pandemic.
This year’s nominations surpassed the Isle of Wight Award’s maiden year, which is testament to the resilience and determination of businesses across the Island – especially given the turbulence experienced by many in tourism throughout the pandemic.
Discussing last night’s celebrations, Fran Collins, Chief Executive at Red Funnel, said:
“Over the last 20 months businesses across the Island have experienced high levels of disruption, so it was very special to be together and mark the perseverance, optimism and dedication of our fantastic Island businesses.
“From producers and distillers to hoteliers and holiday parks, the Red Funnel team and I were honoured to be in the company of so many amazing entrepreneurs that capture the unique essence of the Isle of Wight. All of the finalists and winners are hugely deserving, and we hope they had a great night celebrating with us!”
Celebrating all that is special and unique about the Island, the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards recognise the many diverse and wonderful places to go, stay and eat across the Island. The awards highlight shining stars within the community via 19 categories, each recognising the top three nominees with Gold, Silver or Bronze awards.
This year’s awards secured over 47,000 votes across all categories, with The Blacksmiths winning Best pub, taking a bronze awards home for Best Burger and Best Restaurant.
2021 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards Winners List:
| Accommodation
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Food & Drink | Things To Do | Other |
| Best B&B / Guest House
Gold – Keats Cottage Silver – Holly Tree House Bed & Breakfast Bronze – The Boathouse
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Best Burger
Gold – The Cow Silver – Harbour Kitchen Bronze – The Blacksmiths |
Best Activity Provider
Gold – John Cattles Skate Club Silver – Haven Falconry Bronze – Island Gem’s Fossil Hunts |
Best Green Business
Gold – Peach Vegan Kitchen & Zero Waste Store Silver – Tapnell Farm Bronze – Monkey Haven |
| Best Campsite
Gold – Appuldurcombe Gardens Holiday Park Silver – Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park Bronze – Camp Wight
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Best Café or Tearoom
Gold – Comicoffee UK Silver – Off the Rails Bronze – Bluebells at Briddelsford |
Best Island Event
Gold – Isle of Wight Festival Silver – Mountbatten Walk the Wight Bronze – Ventnor Fringe |
Best Place for Dogs
Gold – Off The Rails Silver – Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Bronze – Fort Victoria Country Park |
| Best Holiday Park
Gold – Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park Silver – Waverley Park Holiday Centre Bronze – The Orchards Holiday Park
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Best Fish & Chips
Gold – Corries Cabin Silver – Brothers of Brading Bronze – The Spyglass |
Best Large Attraction
Gold – Isle of Wight Steam Railway Silver – Blackgang Chine Bronze – English Heritage – Osborne |
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| Best Hotel Experience
Gold – The Royal Silver – Luccombe Hall Hotel Bronze – Lakeside Park Hotel & Spa |
Best Local Produce
Gold – Briddlesford Farm Silver – Isle of Wight Distillery Bronze – The Tomato Stall |
Best Small Attraction
Gold – Monkey Haven Silver – Snacks & Ladders Board Game Café Bronze – Ventnor Botanic Gardens
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| Best Place to go Glamping
Gold – Sibbecks Farm Glamping Silver – Garlic Farm Yurts Bronze – Tom’s Eco Lodge
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Best Pub
Gold – The Blacksmiths Silver – The Spyglass Inn Bronze – The Dairyman’s Daughter |
Best Shop/ Retail
Gold – The Garlic Farm Shop Silver – Jurassic Jim Bronze – Oasis |
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| Best Self-Catering
Gold – The Lakes Rookley Silver – Pinkmead Estate Bronze – Tapnell Manor & Farm Cottages |
Best Restaurant
Gold – Smoking Lobster Silver – The Garlic Farm Restaurant Bronze – The Blacksmiths |
