An Isle of Wight holiday park has been presented with a top regional tourism award by UK holiday giant Hoseasons.
Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat, in Wootton Bridge, was crowned Best Large Lodge Escape destination in the South of England at the staycation specialist’s 18th annual Awards – a celebration of the holiday parks, lodge resorts and boating locations in the company’s UK portfolio that have achieved the highest scores in independent guest satisfaction surveys throughout the 2024 season.
Commenting after the awards were announced during a ceremony at the Hilton Metropole, in Birmingham Drew Campbell, Group Operations Director at Darwin Escapes, the parent company of Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat said:
“This is a fantastic result for everyone who works so hard to make sure our guests have the best possible experience when they stay with us. We are very aware that they place an enormous amount of faith in us when they choose where to go on holiday, so it’s great to know we’re getting it right.”
Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat is part of Hoseasons’ Evermore collection – luxury lodge locations designed for families and groups of friends to relax and spend quality time together in beautiful countryside and coastal settings around the UK.
Speaking after presenting the award in front of more than 600 operators, industry suppliers and members of the Hoseasons team, Gemma Brown, General Manager at Hoseasons, said:
“The team at Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat are shining examples of the dedication and commitment needed to delight our guests and encourage the kind of positive reviews we know others look for when deciding where to spend their staycation.
“We are grateful for their continuing partnership in this our 80th year and wish them all the best for another successful season in 2025.”