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Hoseasons 2018 Awards

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November 10, 2018

The prestigious Hoseasons 2018 Awards were hosted last night, with Darwin Escapes taking home 12 awards! The annual Hoseasons Awards is the most anticipated event of the year, with staff from UK holiday companies donning beautiful ball gowns and handsome tuxedos for the travel industries most prestigious event.

With a history of success at the awards, Darwin Escapes are always excitedly nervous for the ceremony and results! We have 4 previous Best in Britain winners, with Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa winning in 2014, Piran Meadows Resort & Spa then stole the crown in 2015 and our beautiful Beach Cove Coastal Retreat won Best in Britain 2016 for Small Parks & Lodge. We continued the trend last year, with our beautiful Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat location winning Best Large Park in Britain 2017, which was a fantastic result as it had only opened its doors the previous December. And last night we had the fantastic news that Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat held on to its crown for another year, as the winner of Best Large Park in Britain 2018!

Overall Darwin Escapes took home 12 awards, with 5 being Diamond Award Winners and 7 Diamond Award holders, as well as a Best in Britain park, a hugely successful night!

Take a look at our full list of Diamond Award winners below…

Beach Cove Coastal Retreat – Best Relax & Explore in Dorset, Devon & Somerset Small Parks

Sandymouth Holiday Resort – Best Relax & Explore in Cornwall Big Parks

Bath Mill Lodge Retreat – Best Lodge Escape in Dorset, Devon & Somerset

Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat – Best Lodge Escape in North of England

Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat – Best Lodge Escape in South of England

Best Large Park in Britain 2018 – Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat

Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat opened its doors in December 2016, surrounded by the haunting beauty of the Lake District, you can really get away from it all in these breathtaking lodges. The Copper Fells Bar & Bistro offers mouth-watering meals, a large selection of locally brewed beverages and a programme of local musical guests to delight you during your stay.  We also have a fabulous state of the art gym to enjoy, should you wish to keep up with your fitness regime on holiday, which boasts fantastic views over the Fells. The jewel in the crown really is the stunning Ammara Spa, where you can indulge in an Aromatherapy Associates treatment from fully trained therapists, before visiting our Relaxation Suite, which includes a steam room, Jacuzzi and sauna, with a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. You’ll feel all your daily stress and worries slip away while you enjoy your holiday at Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat, why not book your stay at the Best Large Park in Britain today?

Our Diamond Award Locations…

Diamond Award Winners are the locations that top their categories, however all top 3 finalists in the categories are awarded a Diamond Award. So although we have 5 Diamond Award Winners who topped their chosen categories, we also have another 7 beautiful locations which were awarded Diamond Awards at the Hoseasons 2018 Awards!

  • Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat
  • Hawkchurch Resort & Spa
  • Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat
  • Talacre Beach Resort
  • Thanet Well Lodge Retreat
  • Piran Meadows Resort
  • Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa

Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat was on a roll this year and was also a finalist in the delicious Customer Choice Food Awards category! If you’ve never tried the delectable delights on offer at The Copper Fells Bar & Bistro, now is the time to book your holiday at this multi-award winning destination and sample some mouth-watering dishes during your stay with us!

We would like to say a huge congratulations to the whole of Darwin Escapes for yet another fantastic year at the Hoseasons 2018 Awards, all our park staff work so hard to keep the parks looking beautiful and running smoothly so our guests can sit back and enjoy their holiday.

We would also like to say a massive Thank You to you, our lovely guests! You are the reason we all work so hard. Let’s Create Memories to Last a Lifetime at Award-Winning Locations!

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