Cotswold Country Hotel named best in England
A Cotswold country house hotel has been named the best small hotel in England.
The Bay Tree Hotel at Burford beat hundreds of competitors to be chosen by the judges as Small Hotel of the Year at the Enjoy England Awards. It is the ‘Oscars’ of English tourism and pays tribute to the best hotels, B&Bs and attractions in the country.
It is part of the Cotswold Inns & Hotels collection owned by Michael and Pamela Horton.
“We are absolutely delighted to be named hotel of the year,” said Mr Horton. “It is a tremendous honour and a great reward for general manager Quintin Fisher and his team.”
Part of the Cotswolds Inns & Hotels collection, the Bay Tree employs 29 staff. Dating back to the 16th century the buildings have been sensitively refurbished.
“This is the most important award we have received since launching the business,” said Mr Horton. “The Bay Tree was one of the first hotels we purchased so it has a special place in our hearts."
Owners Michael and Pamela Horton acquired The Bay Tree in 1997. It was the first hotel in the Collection that Mrs Horton completely refurbished.
The couple now own seven hotels and employ 300 staff. The collection’s main office is based in Evesham.
The award was announced at a gala ceremony in Birmingham on Friday (15th April 2011).
