HOTEL CHEF OF THE YEAR
(under 250 covers)
Hywel Jones was awarded the ultimate industry accolade of Hotel Chef of the Year in November 2007 at the first ever Hotel Catey awards
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ANDREW HARPER'S HIDEAWAY REPORT
2007 Hideaway of the Year Grand Award.
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RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX
Welcome Trophy 2007
A Member since 2001
One of only 25 UK Members
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VISIT BRITAIN
5 Gold Star Award
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AA
3 Rosettes
5 Red Stars
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ENGLISH TOURIST COUNCIL
4 Stars
Gold Award
MICHELIN
1 Michelin Star
Red Hotel 4 Turrets
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RAC
Gold Ribbon Award
4 Stars
Dining Award (4 out of 5)
CONDE NAST TRAVELLER MAGAZINE READERS' AWARDS
The Best UK Spa Hotel 1998
Top 10 Best UK Leisure Hotel
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MEETINGS & INCENTIVE TRAVEL MAGAZINE READERS AWARDS
The Best UK Hotel 1999 Meetings Category
JOHANSENS
Most Excellent Country Hotel Award 2000
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"Under the attentive eye of managing director Harry Murray (MBE no less), immaculately drilled staff are unfailingly thoughtful, friendly and dedicated. Nothing is too much trouble. The result is a luxury hotel with a homely feel."
Daily Mail 12th June 2006
"The emphasis at Lucknam is on quality rather than novelty with classic brand name treatments (Clarins facials, Thalgo Marine wraps, Aroma Therapeutics massages) all perfectly executed by highly skilled practitioners."
Daily Mail 12th June 2006
"Lucknam's truly unique amenity however is it's equestrian centre, encompassing an all weather arena and cross country course crested by the same firm that designed the much praised equestrian facilities at the Sydney Olympics."
Andrew Harpers Hideaway Report April 2006
"What strikes you about the food at Lucknam, every element of it, from the bread to the cheese board, is that nothing is left to chance. Everything looks like a sumptuous photo shoot, and thankfully, it all tastes as good as it looks."
The Bath Magazine Restaurant Review November 2005
"If you thought that London had the monopoly on good restaurants and fine wines, then think again... luxury ingredients and modern classics typify the cooking. The restaurant is cleverly designed to incorporate the hearty dishes welcomed on indulgent weekends away, and did not-realise-it-was-healthy recipes for anyone wanting to eat light"
The Independent August 2000
"It's so perfect... the inner peace that comes with a stay at Lucknam Park is a dangerous thing: it can seriously damage your ability to deal with real life"
The Sunday Express January 2001
"As a country house hotel, it is nearly faultless: Luxurious, individual, immaculately presented bedrooms; a fine restaurant with extensive wine list; and a fabulous 500 acre estate, which you can explore on foot or horseback."
Radio Times January 2005
HOTEL CHEF OF THE YEAR
Hywel Jones from Lucknam Park wins
Hotel Chef of the Year
The Hotel Cateys is the latest event in the hospitality calendar and the hotel industry’s only truly independent benchmark of operational excellence. These awards recognize, reward and celebrate the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to support the hotels UK sector by delivering exceptional guests experience day in and day out.
Since his appointment as Head Chef at Lucknam Park in 2004 Hywel has raised the standards of the cuisine to a level that has resulted in numerous accolades including a Michelin Star which has helped to position this property as one of the UK’s leading country house hotels.
Harry Murray MBE FIH, Managing Director of Lucknam Park, commented, “We are all delighted with Hywel’s success which he richly deserves for his skills as a chef, leadership qualities and for his dedication. We also believe Hywel will be inspired by this award to achieve even greater success in the future.”
