Well, the awards night in Kendal is now but a distant (but very pleasant) memory - Waitby was not the overall winner in its category, but we're still so pleased to have made it as one of the finalists. After all, making it to the top three out of all the self catering properties in Cumbria is no mean feat in itself. And congratulations to everyone who was there, winners and finalists alike.
Our slight disappointment has been tempered by some great news, as VisitEngland and Quality in Tourism have announced the first round of the new Gold awards for self-catering accommodation. These are based on the assessment scores from the star ratings. So in the 5-star category, properties had to score 91% above overall when being graded. VisitEngland says that it hopes: "Potential visitors will seek out these special places where the owners have gone the extra mile to ensure they exceed their guests' expectations."
