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Champagne & Celebration at Lainston House

The Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Sue Nelmes, joined the staff of Lainston House Hotel near Winchester to toast their success in the national Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2007. Lainston House was named one of the best in the entire country when they won a silver award in the Small Hotel of the Year category.

The glittering award ceremony was hosted by writer and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig and held at the impressive Banqueting Hall in London. The judges said in their summing up:

"Lainston House, Winchester, is a member of the Exclusive Hotels group offering extremely high levels of service and set in large grounds. Large double bathrooms are a feature, whilst attention to detail, such as established walks in the garden and packed lunches add an extra touch."

The hotel has now won a third rosette for its restaurant, and last year acquired one of the new Hampshire Hospitality Awards for the quality of its dining experience and the hotel's use of local produce. With a new kitchen garden opening this summer, the hotel hopes to be growing 40% of its vegetables and also continue to use all the fruits and herbs from the garden too. To complete a line-up of tasty food offerings, this month sees the start of Lainston's Chocolate Master Classes with UK Chocolate Master Mark Tillings.

The Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Sue Nelmes, said:

"Congratulations to all at Lainston House, under General Manager Cliff Hasler - for reinforcing the message that a visit to Winchester promises a high quality experience."

For further information on Lainston House check their website located at: www.exclusivehotels.co.uk

For further information on Lainston House and its submission for Small Hotel of the Year contact Cliff Hasler, General Manager, on 01962 797 802 or email chasler@lainstonhouse.com

For further information on the national Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2007 contact bgb communications:
Richard Rigby - rrigby@bgb.co.uk - 0207 902 2979
Kath Freer - kfreer@bgb.co.uk - 0207 902 2957
Lalla Dutt - ldutt@bgb.co.uk - 0207 902 2958

For further information on the regional awards contact David Rose at Tourism South East on 023 8062 5464 or email drose@tourismse.com