St Michael's Hotel & Spa in Falmouth, on the tranquil south coast of Cornwall, are winners in the Large Hotel of the Year category with a bronze award at the Cornwall Tourism Awards.

The glamourous awards ceremony, which took place on Thursday 6th November in Newquay was a fabulous celebration of the best tourism businesses in Cornwall.

Nigel Carpenter, St Michael's Hotel & Spa proprietor, said “I am very excited for our team that we have won the bronze award for Large Hotel of the Year. We have worked very hard over the years to create a fantastic environment for our guests and it is lovely to see this reflected with the recognition from the Cornwall Tourism board. Coming just weeks after we won the Cornwall Today award for Best Spa in Cornwall for the second year running this really is an exciting time for St Michael's!”

He continues: “We would also like to congratulate all the other winners at the awards, it is wonderful to see so many local businesses thriving.”

St Michael's Hotel & Spa is a contemporary yet luxury destination where sub-tropical gardens lead down to the golden sands of Gyllyngvase Beach. With award winning spa facilities, a health club that has recently undergone a £250,000 investment, stunning seaviews and delicious food it is the perfect place for a break. We also have plenty to offer for locals – why not visit our health club for a fitness class, take in views over lunch or treat someone you love this Christmas with a spa gift voucher?

St Michael's Hotel & Spa offers a range of breaks all year round. Why not join us with friends and colleagues for a Christmas Party or pre-Christmas lunch this year? Party nights start at £30 per person and you can even stay on selected Sunday nights for free, you just pay for breakfast! Breaks this November start from just £48 per person per night including full Cornish breakfast and use of the extensive spa and health club facilities. Call 01326 312707 or visit www.stmichaelshotel.co.uk/spa for more information.

Notes to editors: To arrange an interview with Nigel Carpenter please contact Rowenna Brock, Nigel Carpenter's PA, on 01326 310018. About the Cornwall Tourism Awards: Now in their thirteenth year, the annual awards, organised by Visit Cornwall, shine the spotlight on the stars of the local tourism industry and with twenty one categories applaud brilliance in all aspects of the visitor experience. Judging is carried out by an independent panel of past winners, industry leaders and experts in their field, selected for impartiality, experience and suitability for each category.

Shortlisted businesses have mystery shop visits and then the results are drawn up. About St Michael's Hotel & Spa: St Michael's Hotel & Spa is a four star contemporary beachside hotel in Falmouth, Cornwall. With 61 bedrooms, the AA starred Flying Fish Restaurant, an award winning spa, health club, swimming pool and four acres of sub-tropical gardens that lead down to Gyllyngvase Beach, St Michael's Hotel & Spa offers everything you need for a visit to Cornwall in complete luxury. Contact Details: St Michael's Hotel & Spa, Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4NB. Tel: 01326 312707.

For more information please contact Rosie Marney, Marketing Executive. Email: rosie@stmichaelshotel.co.uk