We have won more awards in the few years since we opened than any other holiday lodges in Cornwall. Check them out here...


After winning at the Cornwall Tourism Awards in 2011 we were entered into the South West Tourism Awards in 2012 which celebrate the most outstanding tourism businesses in the South West, recognising those businesses which excel in the regions top industry.

2011- At the 10th annual Cornwall Tourism Awards, organised by Visit Cornwall, we won the prestigious Gold title in the 'Holiday Village of the Year' award. The judges also felt the unfailing commitment of the team at Gwel an Mor to exceptional customer care deserved special acknowledgment, which led to our second honour of the evening; a special award for 'Outstanding Customer Service'. 2010- In 2010 the self catering establishment awards were split into both large and small, after a visit from Cornwall Tourisms secret shopper to judge every aspect of our business we proudly picked up a silver award for this category. A comment from the assessment ... Quality of the experience- "Superb throughout- all lodges equipped and furnished to a very high standard and staff at Gwel an Mor first rate" 2009- We won this coveted award, judged by our peers in the tourism industry, Cornwall Tourism send out secret shoppers to judge every aspect of our business, and their comments at the awards ceremony were as follows... "The star of the night for the area was Portreath’s Gwel an Mor which offers luxurious lodge accommodation overlooking the north coast. Its impeccable standards and attention to detail make them worthy winners of the Gold award for Self-Catering Establishment of the Year".
2011 Outstanding Customer Service Award
Another brilliant achievement, judges by Hoseasons for Outstanding Customer Service. 

A great achievement , judged by Hoseasons guests this award depicts Gwel an Mor as the best holiday park in Britain.
"Gwel an Mor is part of our 'Ultimate Collection', offering the very highest level of self-catering accommodation the UK has on offer, but this award isn't simply about luxury, it also recognises the quality of service and customer experience. The fact that they won this award, against some very stiff competition, demonstrates that consumers are searching for, and finding, top quality accommodation in the UK and being delighted with their experiences" (Geoff Cowley, managing director of Hoseasons group).

Many previous guests have rated our resort 5 out of 5 on the online review website Trip Advisor, resulting in us being awarded with a Certificate of Excellence.
In 2009 we won this coveted award, judged by our peers in the tourism industry, Cornwall Tourism send out secret shoppers to judge every aspect of our business, and their comments at the awards ceremony were as follows...
"The star of the night for the area was Portreath’s Gwel an Mor which offers luxurious lodge accommodation overlooking the north coast. Its impeccable standards and attention to detail make them worthy winners of the Gold award for Self-Catering Establishment of the Year".
In particular our resident wildlife expert Gary Zammit was singled out for his "enthusiasm and passion. By introducing guests to Cornish wildlife Gary provides a unique and memorable holiday experience for all ages".

We are extremely proud to be awarded this prestigious award by David Bellamy, the award is judged on our work and commitment to sustainability, and our care for the environment and wildlife, something we take very seriously at Gwel an Mor.
2009 "Diamond Award For Outstanding Customer Service" Hoseasons are the largest booking agency in the UK, we are very pleased to work with them as we believe they hold the same values as ourselves in wanting to deliver exceptional holidays to their guests, they act as agents for over 440 parks and resorts in the UK, they have given us their highest Diamond Award in both 2008, and 2009.
Gwel an Mor was completed in the summer of 2008 following 3 years of construction, to be judged as one of the top ten destinations by this highly regarded newspaper was exceptional, they commented....
"Gwel an Mor is re-inventing the English Seaside Self Catering Holiday, with a village of five star self catering lodges that offer families or groups their own private space combined with the kind of facilities you would expect from a hotel - bar and restaurant, gym, pool, sauna, steam room as well as spa".
2008 Cornwall Business Awards We pride ourselves on the level of service we offer our guests, and again to have won this award judged against every other business in Cornwall in our first full year of being open was exceptional and very rewarding to all our staff, they really do go the extra mile. As our philosophy states; "It may be another day at work for us, but for our guests we want every day of your stay to be the best we can make it".
If you would like more information on Gwel an Mor's accommodation & facilities call 01209 842 354, email enquiries@gwelanmor.com - or fill in our easy to use enquiry form on the Contact page.