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Isle of Wight tourism business recognised at myisleofwight Awards

Amy Grinstead·

This in on behalf of Red Funnel, the sponsors for myisleofwight. Ed

The top three nominees from each of the 26 categories were invited to find out who had won the top places in the awards. The evening was compered by Visit Isle of Wight CEO David Thornton, with each winning business being presented with their handmade Glory Art Glass Award by Red Funnel’s CEO Kevin George.

Only IW awards voted by visitors
The Red Funnel myisleofwight Awards are the Island tourism industry’s only awards voted for by visitors, with a record 33,832 votes cast.

Kevin George, CEO for Red Funnel said:

“The Red Funnel myisleofwight Awards are unique in recognising the very best tourism businesses on the Island, as voted for by the people who really matter. It’s a great way to reward those in the industry who provide visitors with a stand-out holiday experience and I would personally like to congratulate the winners.”

Double win for Vintage Vacations
Double winner, taking home awards in two categories was Vintage Vacations for the second year running for Cosiest Cottage Hideaway, as well as this year taking the award for Best Place to Go Glamping, and The Little Gloster, which also proved a firm favourite by winning both the Best Eaterie with a Seview and Best Epicurean Spot to Blow the Budget.

Newcomer, The Union Inn, swooped in to scoop both Most Comfy Bed & Hearty Breakfast and Best Homemade Burger.

Other new winners this year were Compton Farm for Best Rustic Camping Experience and Arreton Barns for Best Place to Get Crafty.

Voting now open for next awards
Alix Robinson, myisleofwight.com editor said:

“It’s been exciting watching the awards gain momentum through the year and seeing new businesses storm through to the top spot in some categories. We love that these businesses, which consistently deliver an exceptional visitor experience, are recognised and rewarded for all their hard work and efforts.

“The 2015 awards are now open so visitors can get voting to make sure that their top choice is in with a chance to win this year.”

Voting for the 2015 awards has now started and includes four new categories; Myisleofwight Homemade/Local Produce Champion, Best Place to Break your Fast, Best Pitstop Whilst Out Adventuring and Most Original Place to Stay.

And the winners are ….
Full list of winners of Red Funnel’s 2014 myisleofwight Awards:

Best Place to Hook Up (Caravanning & Touring): Ninham Country Holidays

The Ultimate Classic Hotel Experience: The Royal

Cosiest Cottage Hideaway: Vintage Vacations Shack

Best Place to Go Glamping: Vintage Vacations Airstream Trailers

Best Place for a Shindig (self catering): The Garlic Farm (Mersley Farm & Cottages)

Best Rustic Camping Experience: Compton Farm

Most Comfy Bed & Hearty Breakfast: Union Inn

Best Epicurean Spot to Blow the Budget: The Little Gloster

Best Fish and Chips in your Hand: Corries Cabin Cowes

Best Eaterie with a Sea view: The Little Gloster

Best Homemade Burger: Union Inn

Best Oldy Worlde Pub with Island Ales: The Spyglass Inn

The Best Afternoon/Cream Tea: Chessell Pottery Courtyard Café

Best Place to Fill Your Boots (Full of Local Produce): The Garlic Farm

Favourite Local Produce to Gorge On: Minghella Ice Cream

Best Shops to Pick Up That something Special: Live Like This

Best Event to Lie Back and Soak Up the Sounds: Bestival

Best Event to Burn Off the Calories: Walk the Wight

Best Event to be Immersed in Culture: Ventnor Fringe

Best Place for Something for the Family: Robin Hill

Best Place to Make a Furry Friend: Seaview Wildlife Encounter
Best Place to Go Back in Time: Osborne House

Best Place to Explore Gardens: Ventnor Botanic Gardens

Best Place to Get Crafty: Arreton Barns

Best water-based Activity Provider: UKSA

Best Land-based Activity Provider: Island Gems Fossil Hunts

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Observer
24, February 2011 3:14 pm

All read with a straight face, in that wonderful adenoidal style of his. Thank god I didn’t have to listen.

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No.5
Reply to  Observer
24, February 2011 3:26 pm

David Pugh is a tw@t…does he really believe all this rubbish

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food for thought
Reply to  No.5
24, February 2011 10:28 pm

Mr Pugh seems to be an audacious young man. It is transparent to all, that he is eager to be seen as the man who brought in some of the biggest cuts for his party, in the shortest space of time. Like standing on the top of County Hall, waving across the water to London, shouting ‘Look at me, look at me’ Island Residents, and those councillors… Read more »

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loyalty was worthless!!
24, February 2011 3:30 pm

thanks pugh,I’ve lost my job after 16 years of loyalty to this council!due to your managers making poor decisions(I can prove this)I gave the council my 100% dedication,put in lots of my own time,I was proud to work for the council!!I have never felt so stabbed in the back,I never even got a thank you,so to see you with a smug grin on your face makes me… Read more »

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jackie
Reply to  loyalty was worthless!!
24, February 2011 6:52 pm

If you’ve got proof that can be useful please don’t hold on to it. There are several councillors that can be trusted.

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Old Knobby
24, February 2011 3:34 pm

Things are afoot, on the IWCP web site now:

MP’s partner drops political bombshell

http://www.iwcp.co.uk/news/news/mps-partner-drops-political-bombshell-37408.aspx

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Gary Taylor
Reply to  Old Knobby
27, February 2011 9:56 am

Dear all I said that the pool would be better served and more sustainable if it were run by the local community group ie by Ryde people for Ryde! I am pleased that the town council on which I sit has also agreed to support the pool next year, and was very happy that this was voted through at our recent meeting about the precept. I think… Read more »

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Vote 'Em Out
24, February 2011 3:39 pm

Gary Taylor’s comment at yesterday meeting of the full Council ” Lots of correspondence supporting the pool, but I’ll be voting against this motion” epitomises what is wrong with local politics. Voted in following the disgraced LibDem councillor Adrian Whittaker losing his seat after being convicted of spitting in the face of the police. Gary managed to secure a pathetic 9.44% of the electorate, the lowest of… Read more »

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Anna
Reply to  Vote 'Em Out
25, February 2011 12:56 am

That is so true – might have well have said “I’ve had lots of correspondence on this (and I’ve filed it all under B for Bin)”

A strong voice for Ryde in County Hall he said to us!! Didn’t mention that he meant “a strong voice for Pugh in County Hall”

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hammerjammer
24, February 2011 3:56 pm

The people will have their say on pugh and the rest of these self righteous Tories that are bringing our island to its knees. I for one can’t wait for the next election when we can throw these cultural vandals out, and hopefully elect decent people who believe in fairness. Shame on you pugh and all of your cohorts.

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Shelley
Reply to  hammerjammer
24, February 2011 4:15 pm

What I cannot understand is how a YOUNG BOY can hold so much control hold over older people and make them behave like timid sheep. These people who have bowed to the YOUNG BOY must now bow their heads in shame or do they really believe they are untouchable? Or are they treating us like idiots and hope this will have all blown over and be forgotten… Read more »

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Ryde Queen
Reply to  Shelley
24, February 2011 7:08 pm

Maybe he took a course from Paul McKenna?

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No.5
Reply to  Shelley
24, February 2011 8:11 pm

because like the rest of them, he is just a puppet

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cynical
24, February 2011 4:16 pm

he makes a good point that management at the council is taking the biggest hit. however, once again, he fails to note that if HIS mismanagement had not resulted in a £10.8 million deficit BEFORE national government reduced the grant, savings could have been made from JUST reducing management costs. The council needs to step back and be run like a business. If a position is no… Read more »

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Ann
24, February 2011 5:02 pm

Am I reading it right that the Council intend to spend £50K on computers for libraries? Seems a lot of money to spending on computers when they are talking about closing some libraries!

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witchfinder general
Reply to  Ann
24, February 2011 5:39 pm

Well his time may be shorter than he realises. If Ms Dennett is contemplating legal action about the Valentine ball fiasco. The people that masterminded the cover up (perhaps to try and keep their jobs) will be hard pressed in a real court, surely they will not commit perjury and risk prison for him. A certain council department will not be able to work their ‘magic’ for… Read more »

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Media watcher
Reply to  witchfinder general
24, February 2011 5:48 pm

It does appear that the game is finally up. Choose your next move carefully David, you don’t want to end up like Jonathan Aitken.

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John R
Reply to  Media watcher
24, February 2011 9:07 pm

It would I expect, make interesting reading, if we were to see all 6 pages of Carole Dennetts letter.
If nothing else it will have a few people squirming in their comfortable seats.

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Tony Green
24, February 2011 5:34 pm

Pleased that my council tax has been frozen for the first time in eons. Sad that some toilets, TIC’s and library cuts have been passed by IWCC to balance the budget and some job losses is indeed unfortunate. Some of the “yuppie” pen pushing type jobs had to go but I genuinely feel sorry for those responsible for the most vulnerable in society. Life goes on, lets… Read more »

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Bluey
Reply to  Tony Green
24, February 2011 5:52 pm

All this venom against the boy wonder and his acolites is pointless. The next Island election will return another tory bunch, just like before. Apathy rules here in the island. The library users, probably the must literate group out of the 130 thousand Island population, only managed to send in a pathetic 1500 letters of objection. Some dont care if I they shut the toilets, they just… Read more »

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jim m
Reply to  Bluey
24, February 2011 7:29 pm

Dear Bluey. Sorry your glass is so near empty. Look at it the other way. The library consultation document was a confusing mess, with no information on what a “library-local” would consist of or cost us poor locals. There were no options to choose between. Still 1500 people filled it in. Also 4500 people filled in a petition to support libraries just in Ventnor and Cowes, and… Read more »

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Bluey
Reply to  jim m
24, February 2011 10:55 pm

Sorry, I didn’t realsie that this blog site was only for deluded people who think they can create money where it does not exist and can overturn the elected Tory machine. In my house, when we run out of money, we don’t buy things. Simples!

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Don Smith
Reply to  Bluey
27, February 2011 8:11 pm

You have a house Bluey? You are very lucky – Count your blessings.

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Don Smith
Reply to  Bluey
27, February 2011 8:16 pm

Bluey,
You speak a great deal of truth – That is why
it is very important for every islander to go and
get on the Electoral Roll and vote.

This is Tory Island, and it is what the masses make it – Along with the postal votes from the ex-Pats. and the poor dears in the nursing homes.

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P
Reply to  Tony Green
24, February 2011 9:02 pm

I am trying not to take it personally that I too being made redundant from the Council , but a highly paid yuppie pen pusher I certainly am not,(nor a manager) and neither are many of my colleagues also in front line services who are also losing their jobs. The Island has a large number of public sector workers who up till now have been working hard… Read more »

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docile denny
24, February 2011 6:17 pm

What a shame we don’t have a dislike button because Tony Green would get one from me. Pleased you’re OK mate I am more concerned about what our Island is loosing never to get back. I am thinking of leaving.

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biggmarket
Reply to  docile denny
24, February 2011 6:42 pm

Gosh Denny. You want a dislike button because Tony has the effrontery to disagree with the majority of bloggers. I mean how dare he? Apart from the usual abuse of Pugh it’s very noticeable how little of what the boy wonder said has been challenged here. My view is that whoever had been in office at this time would have had to grapple with precisely the same… Read more »

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biggmarket
Reply to  biggmarket
24, February 2011 7:04 pm

PS Hampshire County Council voting on painful Budget Cuts tonight.

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Bill Lucas
Reply to  biggmarket
24, February 2011 8:41 pm

Yes you can not blame boy wonder for the £8 million over spend in adult services so how can you challenge what he is saying other than “it took place on your watch” give us a solution. David Pugh can only work with what he’s got, the fact that some of his team may have the IQ of a “biscuit weavel” is not his fault.

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No.5
Reply to  Bill Lucas
24, February 2011 9:43 pm

he is part of the ‘bisquit weavel’ gang…how can anybody possible credit him with any more intelligence than the rest of them

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Bill Lucas
Reply to  No.5
25, February 2011 6:47 pm

Well one ran a pub so should be able to count and shout time, the others circle around the leader like crocodiles in a “congo swamp” waiting for him to point them in the right direction. When the direction is indicated its up to the officers to do the implimentation and that is sometimes the problem. Maybe we should ask Newham B C for some advice and… Read more »

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montana sliver
24, February 2011 7:13 pm

Trouble is the Isle of Wight Council Press website conveniently doesn’t allow comments, even from Council stooges.

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no.5
Reply to  montana sliver
27, February 2011 8:52 pm

their facebook page does

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Polka Dot
25, February 2011 12:27 am

Sorry. I missed the whole story, can somebody just lay it out for me. WHAT did he do ? to whom ?
ive read the blurb and looked at the links and seen the video. What exactly , is it all about ?
Im not being obtuse. I really dont know. looks like i missed the story of the year there.

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Polka Dot
Reply to  Polka Dot
25, February 2011 12:28 am

sorry. wrong article. red faced.

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Polka Dot
25, February 2011 12:52 am

” Life goes on, lets enjoy what the Island has to offer and worry less about local politics.”
Keep repeating it Tony Green, you may just put yourself to sleep…soma…soma…soma….
wouldnt it just pay the council if nobody took any interest. The VB has got more balls then any of em.

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witchfinder general
27, February 2011 10:32 am

So a 15% cut in milage rates =£88,000 from people who at their own expense have to use their own vehicles. I would urge these people to insist on a council vehicle to use and withdraw the perk the council gets from this, just stop using their own vehicles and see how much that would save them. A bigger saving could be made by getting rid of… Read more »

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Don Smith
Reply to  witchfinder general
27, February 2011 8:05 pm

No! We do not need a ‘Town Clerk’ and that is all he is. We need a clear our at County Hall, sooner the better.

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Gary Taylor
Reply to  Don Smith
28, February 2011 5:20 pm

As I suspected, there has been no attempt to respond to the point about the best way to sustain the pool for the people of Ryde. Ranting does not save pools or help reach informed decisions on planning issues. I think the people of Ryde South voted Conservative last time in order to avoid having to be represented by crude and ill-considered opinions such as these. Keep… Read more »

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no.5
Reply to  Gary Taylor
28, February 2011 5:34 pm

let me praphrase

I was elected to represent Ryde…but instead choose to betray them with the rest.

Sorry..your days of demanding alternatives to the shower you side with end at the next election..so make the most of it

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Fairminded
Reply to  no.5
28, February 2011 5:38 pm

Well done Gary for giving a sensible and considered view. Unfortunately you are wasting your time trying to be reasonable on this blog as the vast majority of the bloggers can only offer abuse rather than constructive comment.

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Mr J
Reply to  no.5
28, February 2011 6:13 pm

People like honest politicians Gary.

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no.5
Reply to  no.5
28, February 2011 6:41 pm

was he being reasoned and sensible when he promised to represent the views of his electorate..and then told them he was going to lie.

He even had the front to confess to it before he did it.

Not very reasoned and sensible

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Vote 'Em Out
27, February 2011 11:05 am

Cllr Gary Taylor let the people of Ryde South down at the meeting of the full council on 23 February. Here are a few quotes from the election campaign leaflet which he delivered to the residents of Ryde South, which have come back to haunt him. Under the heading ‘Party Politics?’ ‘Living and working locally, Gary’s first priority will always be to put the interests of local… Read more »

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Haulage Bob
27, February 2011 11:29 am

What exactly have you done for the residents of Ryde Gary? Without apparent shame, you were part of the block vote this week, you supported every last policy, every last dumb cut however cruel. Is that representing local people?

Make the most of your time as a Councilor and the extra cash, I can’t see you staying for long mate.

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Vote 'Em Out
27, February 2011 12:16 pm

Heres a scan of Cllr Gary Taylor’s election leaflet from the last IOW local election campaign, for anyone wondering just how trustworthy these Tory candidates promises are in the run up the next election.
http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa381/VoteEmOut/VoteEmOut-CllrGaryTaylorRydeSouth.jpg

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montana sliver
27, February 2011 4:07 pm

So Gary as a school teacher do you consider that your block voting through the annihilation of our public services is actually beneficial to the futures of the children you teach? Or that their parents should in fact be grateful to you for putting them in the position of having to supply their own services whilst still having the privilege of paying £1400 per year council tax?… Read more »

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wightgeek
Reply to  montana sliver
27, February 2011 5:26 pm

Thanks very much to Vote ‘Em Out for the leaflet scan. I note on it he referred to being ‘a local secondary school teacher’. I don’t why he was so coy, he is actually Head of English at the privately run Ryde School. The basic yearly fees at this ‘secondary school’ are currently £10215 per pupil – before extras such as ‘Lunches’. That is more than the… Read more »

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montana sliver
27, February 2011 7:11 pm

Well well, it seems we have ourselves a genuine caricature of a Tory wiping his feet on the lowly proletariat of Oakfield for the benefit of those privileged members of society that really matter. It is funny how he never mentioned this isn’t it? An English teacher you say? Although looking at him he could hardly have been mistaken for a games teacher could he? In fact… Read more »

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Mr J
27, February 2011 7:20 pm

Oh dear, it seems corpulent Gary has been economical with the actualite on his election leaflets. Didn’t a Labour Mp recently lose his seat for just such a transgression? Why on earth would a man seeking election in Ryde, fail to mention the establishment in which he earns his corn?

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gordon bennett
Reply to  Mr J
27, February 2011 7:55 pm

what a slob I assume he follows Arthur Taylors lead

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montana sliver
28, February 2011 5:46 pm

Can a liar ever be trusted?

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ABC
28, February 2011 5:59 pm

This blog would carry far ‘more weight’ if contributors did not resort to personal insults.

Bear baiting or reasoned arguments? I know which I prefer.

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Anna
Reply to  ABC
28, February 2011 11:30 pm

Not a point I would necessarily disagree with ABC – comments about weight are not relevant when there is so much real substance to deal with. Gary Taylor has neither told the truth about his employment nor done what he promised (be a strong voice for Ryde). Those betrayals should be enough to beat him with – if attractiveness was a standard by which to judge politicians… Read more »

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Margie
Reply to  ABC
1, March 2011 8:26 am

I agree ABC, surely readers can express themselves without the insults? It seems a shame that some people can’t share their views without the personal digs.

The owners have spent many years building this site up, I hope the minority of those posting insulting comments will consider that and the feelings of the families of those they’re posting about.

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montana sliver
28, February 2011 6:28 pm

There is little point in reasoned argument when the previous reasoned argument was just ignored during the betrayal. It is the people of Ryde South who have been insulted by the betrayer, acting on the orders of his tin pot dictator.

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