Waddesdon pub and hotel win 'wonderful' tourism awards
A pub and a hotel, located in the same Aylesbury Vale village, have been recognised with regional tourism awards.
At the Beautiful South Tourism Awards 2025/2026 The Five Arrows hotel and The Bow pub received awards, both are located in Waddesdon.
The Five Arrows, a Grade II listed boutique hotel located at the gates of Waddesdon Manor, was gifted the Bronze award in the Small Hotel of The Year category. It was praised for its heritage-rich charm and restaurant.
The Bow, which recently underwent a renovation, brought home Silver for Best New Tourism Business of the Year. It reopened in October 2024, and was credited for its take on the classic British pub.
Each year the Beautiful South Awards celebrates achievements in the tourism and hospitality industry, with the judging carried out by an independent panel of past winners, industry leaders and experts in their field.
Adam Parsons, general manager of the two venues, said: “Winning these awards is a wonderful recognition of the hard work and passion our teams put in every day. Both The Five Arrows and The Bow are deeply rooted in the Waddesdon community, and we’re incredibly proud to see them celebrated on a regional stage.”
The Five Arrows was constructed by a member of the Rothschild family as part of the famous manor. It currently operates as a 16-room hotel with a bar and restaurant. It also houses wines from the famous dynastic family.