31/10/2007 02:20:59
Many businesses in Devon and Cornwall have been recognised in the annual South West Tourism Excellence Awards.
The awards, which aim to reward and promote tourist attractions in the South West region, were handed out on Monday night at an 'Oscars'-style dinner in Paignton.
Attractions in Devon triumphed, with six gold awards for businesses ranging from farms to hotels. Kents Cavern in Torquay, a system of caves that was first inhabited more than 6,000 years ago, won in the Large Visitor Attraction category.
Cornwall scooped four gold awards, including one for chef Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall restaurant.
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