Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa in Colerne is one of six hotels in the running for a Large Hotel of the Year award.

It has been selected as a finalist in the South West Tourism Excellence Awards after a rigorous shortlisting process involving visits from a team of 35 judges and mystery shoppers.

Managing director at Lucknam Park, Claire Randall, said: “We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted for such a prestigious award. It’s testament to the dedication of our highly motivated and skilled team.”

Staff will have to wait until February 12 to find out if they have won gold, silver or bronze at a ceremony on the Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare. The winners will go forward to the national VisitEngland competition.