The gongs were handed out at a lavish awards evening in Liverpool on the night of April 23. So these are the best, according to the tourist authority Enjoy England. What do you think?

Bed and Breakfast of the Year

The winner was The Salty Monk, a 16th-century restaurant with rooms in Sidmouth, Devon. It has five bedrooms and serves contemporary English cuisine. It won the award for the quality of its food and accommodation.

Small Hotel of the Year

The winner was The Devonshire Arms, a country house hotel and spa on the Bolton Abbey Estate in the Yorkshire Dales. The former coaching inn was rewarded for: “outstanding hospitality and personal service which continues to exceed guests’ expectations”. Starred chef Michael Caines recently reviewed the hotel for The Times and was impressed with the nine-course meal they served.

Large Hotel of the Year

Chewton Glen in the New Forest - the country house hotel and spa got these comments from the judges: “Chewton Glen displays excellence at every level with an amazing attention to detail and its commitment to sustainability shows the way forward for large hotels”. The hotel was named by Susan D'Arcy of The Sunday Times as one of Britain's best country house hotels and got great reviews from another Sunday Times writer, Vincent Crump.

Self-catering properties

Two self-catering properties were recognised, with Gold Awards – The Mill Granary in Lower Teesdale, Co. Durham and Stone Cottage in The Lake District. Both properties were credited with undergoing recent refurbishment that had been tastefully executed, retaining many original features.

Sustainable Tourism Award of the Year

Two other accommodation providers received Gold Awards in the new Sustainable Tourism Award of the Year category – Strattons Hotel and Restaurant in Swaffham, Norfolk and The Cottage Lodge, a B&B in Brockenhurst, New Forest. Hotel inspector Jon Proctor recently told The Times that Strattons is the "greenest hotel" in the country.

Taste of England

In the restaurant category Fifteen Cornwall in Watergate Bay took the top spot. The restaurant offers seasonal and local produce, and provides training to disadvantaged young people. All profits go to charity. Times chef Jill Dupleix was impressed with Fifteen when she visited it ahead of the awards last month.

Days Out - Small Visitor Attraction

As far as days out in England go – there were a number of winners, including the Roald Dahl Museum in Buckinghamshire, which opened in 2001 and was awarded Small Visitor Attraction of the Year. The judges praised its free story-telling sessions for young children.

- Large Visitor Attraction

Another two museums won Gold Awards in the Large Visitor Attraction of the Year category - the Imperial War Museum in Duxford and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The former was praised for its enthusiastic volunteers and museum staff, and the latter for its advanced interpretation services and accessibility.

- Best Day Out

The Best Day Out award, which was voted for by consumers, was awarded to Whitby in North Yorkshire. Nominators praised the resort for its beaches, Abbey, shops, ice cream and fish and chips. Stephen Breen praised the seaside town in The Sunday Times - read his article here

Tourist Information Centre of the Year

The Tourist Information Centre of the Year award went to Liverpool 08 Place, which was established to showcase the city’s Capital of Culture events and sights. The judges praised the centre for its experienced team of multi-lingual staff and multi-media technology. Read the Times Online complete guide to Liverpool to find out where to stay, eat, drink, and what to see in the city.

The awards, now in their 19th year, are organised by Enjoy England, an arm of the British tourism organisation, VisitBritain and were sponsored this year by The Caravan Club. The full list of winners is available at www.enjoyengland.com.

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