Shropshire Business Awards have recently announced boutique hotel, Fishmore Hall as the recent winners of the "Leisure and Tourism" award 2011. The hotel was one of four finalists within the Shropshire area and was presented with their award at a black-tie evening held at the Telford International Centre on Saturday 3rd June 2011.

When entering the competition, Fishmore Hall detailed all their successes and achievements since their opening in 2007. Following a complete renovation from a derelict building that was once home to disobedient school boys to the more recent revamp of the AA rosette awarded restaurant "Forelles at Fishmore" restaurant to the hotel's sheer dedication in keeping everything local to Ludlow, justifies why Fishmore hall deserve to be the crowned winners of the "Leisure and Tourism" 2011 award.

One of their main priorities is working with local businesses and the community to continue to make Shropshire a fantastic destination to both live and visit. The hotel has long-standing relationships with local businesses with 80% of their food purchases made in Ludlow. Fishmore Hall are also big believers in sustainability, for example their venture involves them buying in Ludlow Food Centre's buttermilk waste to make smoothies for breakfast. They also work closely with Ludlow school by sending members of staff from the hotel to teach in their after school cookery club once a term.

Hotel owner, Laura Penman is delighted with the news, she commented how "surprised" she is at winning such a "sought after award" considering "the strong competition in Shropshire, who all do an excellent job within the hospitality industry".

Laura's feedback on why her hotel succeeded in winning is down to Fishmore Hall's "great honesty in everything they do". With good honesty comes good quality with is something Fishmore hall are excellent in delivering time and time again.

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