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Accessible hotels and destinations honoured at inaugural Blue Badge awards

Hotels
9 October 2019

Disability-friendly hotels and tourist attractions have been recognised for their efforts to boost inclusivity at the inaugural Blue Badge Access Awards.

Cottages in the Dales won the People's Choice award at the bash

Thirteen companies were recognised at the ceremony on Tuesday evening (8 October).

The awards were set up to celebrate thoughtful, stylish and inclusive design and business practices, with support from the Leonard Cheshire Disability charity.

Sea Containers won the Best Hotel award, while Kings Head Hotel Cirencester bagged the Best Boutique Hotel category. Cottages in the Dales won the People’s Choice award.

Woodhorn Museum in Ashington won Historic England’s Inclusive Listed Building award, with the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel in London receiving a commendation.