Sandburn Hall has won one of the country’s leading hospitality prizes with a Silver award for ‘Large Hotel of the Year’ at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, held in Brighton this week.

Sandburn Hall, set on a 1,000 acre country estate at Flaxton, near York, is an outstanding Yorkshire hospitality, golf, wedding, events and business venue, with a 40-bedroom hotel, 18-hole championship golf course, Grand Hall, Tykes Restaurant and Griffon Forest holiday lodges.

James Hogg, director of Sandburn Hall, said: “This achievement is thanks to the incredible dedication, hard work, and passion of our team - we’re immensely proud of what we've accomplished together. As an independent, family run business, we have the freedom to continuously adapt, improve, and provide the best possible experience for our guests.

“We are absolutely delighted to have won this award and we are now focused on how it can support the ongoing growth and future success of Sandburn Hall.”

Sandburn Hall had already won the Best Large Hotel category in the VisitYork awards in March and as one of 52 finalists across 16 categories in the VisitEngand awards it had been whittled down from 1,800 regional hospitality venues.

In Wednesday’s national final, the Gold award went to Mallory Court Hotel & Spa, and the Bronze to the Titanic Hotel Liverpool.

In winning the earlier VisitYork awards, judges said that Sandburn Hall was: “A hotel with a clear identity and truly living its values. Being family owned and independent is a real point of difference which gives the opportunity to create a unique atmosphere. Working with a number of local suppliers and attractions speaks to a commitment to the Yorkshire hospitality community.”

Read our review here:Hidden Oasis: Sandburn Hall Offers A Perfect Retreat From York's Tourist Bustle