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Yahoo
10-07-2025
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Boutique hotel near Brampton wins Small Hotel of the Year award
A boutique hotel near Brampton has been named Small Hotel of the Year. Farlam Hall, situated near the North Pennines and Hadrian's Wall, received the title at the Cumbria Tourism Awards during a ceremony in Kendal on Tuesday. The awards aim to celebrate excellence in the county's tourism sector, recognising businesses that deliver outstanding visitor experiences. Farlam Hall (Image: Supplied) Hrishi Desai, chef patron at Farlam Hall, said: "Winning Small Hotel of the Year is a tremendous honour for all of us at Farlam Hall. "It reflects the dedication and passion of our entire team in creating memorable experiences that showcase the very best of Cumbria—whether through our cuisine, our hospitality, or our deep connection to this beautiful landscape. "We are truly grateful for this recognition; it affirms how far we've come and inspires us to continue evolving, improving, and offering the very best to every guest who walks through our doors. "We look forward to continue welcoming them to our home." The Relais and Châteaux property offers 12 guest rooms and six Stable Suites. It is home to the Michelin-starred Cedar Tree Restaurant and HRISHI's Table chef's table experience. Karen Baybutt, finance director at Farlam Hall, said: "This award is a real testament to the collective effort from all of the team front of house and behind the scenes. "It's a proud moment for us all at Farlam Hall, and we're thrilled to be recognised for doing what we love in such a special part of the world." The hotel is now expected to represent Cumbria at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence in 2026.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
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- Yahoo
'I could not be happier' - Cumbrian castle employee wins Unsung Hero award
An employee at Muncaster Castle has been recognised with an Unsung Hero award. Hannah Clapp won the award at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025 finals. Her hard work and behind-the-scenes contributions at the castle were celebrated at the ceremony in Brighton. Hannah Clapp with her Unsung Hero award at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025 finals (Image: Supplied) This national achievement follows Ms Clapp's previous success at the 2024 Cumbria Tourism Awards, where she won the regional Unsung Hero title. She was then able to secure a place in the VisitEngland finals. Ms Clapp, head of experiences at Muncaster Castle, said: "I am absolutely delighted that all the hard work we put in at Muncaster has been recognised at a national level in the tourism Oscars. "I could not be happier. "It is such an exciting time to be at Muncaster and a huge thank you to everyone for their support." The team at Muncaster Castle said they are proud of Hannah's achievement. A spokesperson for the Cumbrian castle said: "Her recognition at this level is a testament not only to her personal commitment but also to the passion and hard work of everyone working to share Muncaster Magic with the world."
