Peak District camping and caravanning site - Longnor Wood - scoops another top award
Longnor Wood Holiday Park, near Buxton, has won the award for best dog friendly camping and caravanning site at a ceremony in London.
This win comes just weeks after it was also named the best adults only site for the second year in a row in the East Midlands and was the runner up in the same category but on a national scale.
This recent award was voted for by the public, the DogFriendly Awards give dog owners the chance to recognise and reward dog-friendly locations and pet-related businesses.
Sam Kitchen, who manages Longnor Wood alongside her husband, Ian, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be recognised for our commitment to creating a fantastic destination for dog owners and their pets.”
Longnor Wood picked up the top award jointly with its sister sites, Drummohr Camping and Glamping Site, near Edinburgh, and Herding Hill Farm in Northumberland.
All three sites are part of the WCF employee-owned family of businesses which operates across the UK in the leisure, retail and logistics sectors.
Sam said: “The fact that this award is voted for by the public and shared jointly across WCF’s three sites makes it even more special.
“Our aim is to provide all our guests with a five-star experience, including dogs.
“We take pride in going the extra mile by offering dog-friendly facilities such as a hot water dog wash area for muddy pups and a dedicated dog-walking area on site.
"As well as offering pet-friendly accommodation, up to two dogs can stay free of charge on our tent and touring pitches.”
Rated five-star by the AA, Longnor Wood is home to ensuite glamping pods, luxury lodges and caravan holiday homes with outdoor tubs, as well as all-weather pitches for camping and tourers. Open throughout the year apart from January, the site is surrounded by woodland and within easy reach of popular Peak District walking and cycling trails, as well as market towns and attractions.
Sam added: “It’s really important to us that people feel comfortable and relaxed bringing their pets on holiday with them so they can join in the fun too.”