The South West
Dramatic Clifftops, pristine golden sandy beaches, quaint fishing villages and soaring blue skies abound in the world-class coastline surrounding the South-West. This region attracts countless tourists each year due to its spectacular natural beauty, the golden perfection of the Cotswolds, and the regions rich sense of culture and tradition. It’s also one of the country’s best places to eat and drink, with Cornish Pasties, Cheddar Cheese and the Cream Tea some of the regions more iconic highlights. The South West is home to some inspiring rural businesses who really know how to stand out from the crowd.
The counties of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall are included in our South West region.
Regional Sponsors
Regional Awards Ceremony:
Our South West Finalists 2018/19
We are thrilled to announce our finalists for 2018/19! Take a look below for the full Shortlist for the South West.
Best Rural Start Up
Ampower UK Ltd
Buckinghamshire
KOTO CABINS
Devon
Poppy's Picnic
Wiltshire
The Country Dog Hotel Ltd
Somerset
The Duchy Goat Company
Cornwall
Outstanding Rural Diversification Project
Dunwell Farm
Devon
Frogmary Green Farm
Somerset
Nancarrow Farm
Cornwall
Ullacombe Farm Cafe & Shop
Devon
Wessex Internet
Dorset
Best Rural Retail Business
Bhoid
Gloucestershire
From Dorset With Love
Dorset
Morva Marazion
Cornwall
Rovers Kit & Kaboodle
Dorset
Trevanthan Farm
Cornwall
Best Rural Manufacturing Business
Clipper Teas
Dorset
Devon Distillery
Devon
Gilboy's Gold Beeswax Polish
Devon
Great British Biscotti Co
Dorset
James Kittow - Butcher & Grazier
Cornwall
Best Rural Professional Services Business
Airband Community Internet
Worcestershire
Albert Goodman
Somerset
FOLK2FOLK
Cornwall
Fox Grant
Wiltshire
Landsense Professional
Devon
Old Mill Accountants and Financial Planners
Somerset
Best Rural Creative or Media-based Business
ALS Marketing
Gloucestershire
Rapture & Wright
Gloucestershire
The Leveller Publishing Group
Somerset
Vanessa Arbuthnott
Gloucestershire
Rural Social Enterprise, Charity or Community Project of the Year
Brockweir and Heweslfiedl Village Shop Association
Gloucestershire
Daneswood
Somerset
eat: Festivals
Somerset
Royal Agricultural University’s Cotswold Hills project
Gloucestershire
Tiverton Community Radio (Mid Devon)
Devon
Best Rural Tourism Business
Arundell Arms Hotel
Devon
Buttle Farm
Wiltshire
Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park
Dorset
Larkbeare Grange
Devon
Millbrook Estate
Devon
Best Rural Recreational or Outdoor Pursuits Business
Aerosaurus Balloons
North Somerset
Briery Hill Llamas
Gloucestershire
Dynamic Adventures
Devon
Forest and Beach
Devon
Somerset Adventures
Somerset
Best Rural Education or Training Business
Beach Schools South West
Devon
Equine Business Association
Dorset
Lynher Training
Cornwall
Running Deer CIC
Devon
The Old Kennels
Devon
Best Rural Food Business
Harts Barn Cookery School
Gloucestershire
Jolly Nice
Gloucestershire
Moor View Alpacas
Cornwall
The Cornish Duck Co.
Cornwall
The Five Bells Inn
Devon
Best Rural Drink Business
Clipper Teas
Dorset
Curio Spirits Company
Cornwall
Hillside Brewery
Gloucestershire
The Somerset Cider Brandy Company
Somerset
Wild Drinks
Dorset
Rural Employee of the Year
Kane Westing
James Kittow - Butcher & Grazier
Liam Harrison-Dunne
James Kittow - Butcher & Grazier
Richard Blackburn
Worcestershire
Key Dates for the South West:
31st May 2018 – Entries Close
w/c 25th June 2018 – Judges’ Shortlisting
w/c 2nd July 2018 – South West Shortlist Announced
26th July 2018 – Final Judging Day
18th October 2018 – South West Region Awards Ceremony
Bath Racecourse, Bath
Late February 2019 – National Final Awards Ceremony
