Ten of the best places to stay in Wales recognised on national shortlist

Shortlist announced for the eviivo Awards 2019

Ten of the best places to stay in Wales recognised on national shortlist

Ten of Wales’ finest independent accommodation have been shortlisted for the 2019 eviivo Awards, the ‘Oscars’ of the UK’s independent accommodation sector, across a variety of categories including: ‘Tastiest Breakfast, ‘Outstanding Host’ and ‘Quirkiest Place to Stay’.

The eviivo Awards, now their sixth year, recognise the best of the UK’s world class B&Bs, guest houses, inns, serviced apartments, self-catering units and small independent hotels from across the country.

This year’s shortlist has seen over 100 properties make the cut, with the following Welsh–based establishments reaching the final stages of the process of these coveted awards.

eviivo Awards Shortlisted Properties from Wales

Award	Name of property	Location	Website URL
Tastiest Breakfast	Fields Lodge	Herbranston, Pembrokshire	https://www.fieldslodge.co.uk/
Quirkiest Place to Stay	Number 18	Conwy, Conwy	http://boutiquebandbconwy.co.uk/
Quirkiest Place to Stay	Copse Camp	Llandegla, Denbighshire	N/A
Budget with a Twist	Red Lion Hotel	Ystrad Meurig, Dyfed	https://theredlionhotel.co.uk/
Outstanding Host	Cwtch Farm	Rhiwfawr, Neath Port Talbot	https://cwtchfarm.co.uk/
Sweetest Homestay	Wernddofn	Boncath, Pembrokeshire	https://www.wernddofn.co.uk/en-GB
Hidden Gems and Star Amongst Stars	Holland Hotel	Llanfachraeth, Gwynedd	http://www.hollandhotel.co.uk/index
Hidden Gems and Star Amongst Stars	Greylands GH	Llandrindod Wells, Powys	https://www.greylandsguesthouse.co.uk/
Hidden Gems and Star Amongst Stars	Glan y Gro	Bala, Gwynedd	http://www.glan-y-gro.com/
Hidden Gems and Star Amongst Stars	Fields Lodge	Milford Haven, Pembs	https://www.fieldslodge.co.uk/
Hidden Gems and Star Amongst Stars	Llwyn Helyg	Llanarthney, Carmarthenshire	http://www.llwynhelygcountryhouse.co.uk/

Over the coming weeks these shortlisted establishments will have their applications judged by a panel of industry experts. The winners will then be announced at the annual eviivo Awards ceremony on 15th October 2019 at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London.

These independent accommodation businesses represent the pinnacle of UK and particularly the Welsh hospitality, providing some of the country’s most memorable holiday experiences in a variety of settings.

eviivo reports that last year’s award winners and nominees have seen a 12% increase in bookings, and 22% in revenue YOY.

Zoë Dawes, leading travel blogger and judge for the Quirkiest Place to Stay category comments: “Running a quirky and characterful B&B, or a collection of modern city centre apartments, is demanding and requires multiple skills, hard work, and dedication. These awards help to shine a light on and identify the finest businesses within the UK’s hospitality sector.”

Sarah Alexiou of Woolmarket House, Chipping Campden, Most Beautifully Presented Award Winners 2018 comments: “The interest generated in Woolmarket House since receiving the Most Beautifully Presented award almost 12 months ago has been remarkable. Winning the award really put us on the map and meant that many more visitors from across the UK and around the world have become aware of our boutique-style country getaway. Combined with the additional publicity from media, this has played a significant part in generating new enquiries and substantially increasing the level of exposure. The award has proven to be a fantastic way to attract new guests.”