Historic Devon inn crowned 'Pub of the Year' once again
A hugely popular pub in Devon has been crowned 'Pub of the Year' once again. The Cott Inn, located in Dartington, has received a slew of awards in recent years, becoming nationally recognised as one of the best drinking establishments in the UK and, on Tuesday (September 17), won Greene King Pub of the Year at the Great British Pub awards.
The Cott Inn was celebrated for its "strong, customer focused team" who provide "a great experience all round," Greene King managing director Dan Robinson said in revealing the winners. The 12th century coaching inn has previously won the Pub Garden of the Year award at pub company Greene King's Night of Excellence Awards.
Mr Robinson recognised the continuing achievements of The Cott when handing over the Green King Pub of the Year award, asking licensee Mark Annear what their secret to success is. Mr Annear paid tribute to his "amazing" staff as he replied: "It's just all about the community. The community in the pub is absolutely amazing. The team who run it - literally, that's what makes it, it's the relationships in that pub. And it just brings us so much success, it's fantastic."
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The awards were handed out at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on Tuesday, September 17, in a ceremony led by Death in Paradise actor Ralf Little. 17 top notch pubs from around the country received awards, including overall winner The Tollemache Arms in Harrington.
The team behind the Cott are no strangers to awards and accolades - the pub has been celebrated on a national level by the likes of The Times, The Daly Telegraph and The Guardian. It's known for Sunday roasts and food menu featuring Devon-reared meats and local line-caught fish. It has also won awards for its accommodation and offers five boutique rooms.
In a statement posted to Facebook after celebrating their win, pub bosses wrote: "Award winning Cott Inn team do it again at the Pub Oscar’s! So honoured to win again at the Great British Pub Awards. Incredibly proud of our amazing team who work tirelessly every single day to make the pub what it is! Thank you everyone, very well deserved"