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About the award An award presented in recognition of a small hotel group that has a proven track record of striving to ensure the very best levels of service, food and accommodation.

The Brend Collection

Brend is a stylish collection of hotels located in dramatic coastal settings across south-west England. Founded by Mr and Mrs Percy Brend in 1955, the Brend Collection has been creating wonderful experiences for guests for over 6 decades and the portfolio now encompasses 9 high quality AA 3- and 4-Star hotels in Devon and Cornwall, 18 quality restaurants, 5 spas and a championship golf course. The Brend family are passionate about managing their hotels to the highest possible standard and the third generation of the family are now part of the team that makes that happen, paving the way for the fourth generation. The family's core values reflect what is important and are the foundation of the company culture. They remain incredibly customer focused and work hard to meet and exceed their customers' expectations on every visit. There is also a strong focus on green initiatives, charity work, training and opportunities for young people.