A TOP Cotswolds Tourism award winner has been short-listed as a finalists at the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2015.

The Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh has been nominated for the VisitEngland Large Hotel category after winning gold in the Cotswolds Tourism awards.

All finalists will be reviewed by a panel of expert judges at a glittering VisitEngland Awards Ceremony which will be held on Monday May 11 2015 at the Sage Gateshead.

The VisitEngland Awards attracted a total of 345 applications, and all 75 finalists (15 categories each with 5 contenders) are guaranteed to receive either a Gold, Silver, Bronze or Highly Commended Award.

Manager of The Moreton House Hotel Simon Stanbrook said: “We are thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Large Hotel of the Year award which is a testament to the hard work and dedication from the entire team at The Manor House Hotel.

"The VisitEngland awards for Excellence showcase the best in England's tourism industry and we are honoured to be within such good company.”