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Oswestry holiday park wins four awards in one night including Best in Britain

An Oswestry holiday park is celebrating after being given four prestigious industry awards by staycation specialist Hoseasons.

By contributor Beth Jacobs
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Cosmo Lloyd (third from right) and Keeta Thomas (third from left), Joint Owners of Henlle Hall Woodland Lodges and members of the team receive the park’s award from Gemma Brown, General Manager at Hoseasons (C).
Cosmo Lloyd (third from right) and Keeta Thomas (third from left), Joint Owners of Henlle Hall Woodland Lodges and members of the team receive the park’s award from Gemma Brown, General Manager at Hoseasons (C).

Henlle Hall Woodland Lodges was named Best in Britain for the quality of its food at the company’s 18th annual Awards – a celebration of the holiday parks, lodge resorts and boating locations in its UK portfolio that have achieved the highest scores in independent guest satisfaction surveys throughout the 2024 season.

The park was also named Best Small Lodge Escape destination in the Heart of England for the third year in a row and won Customer Choice Food Award for Lodge Escape Destinations during the ceremony at the Hilton Metropole, in Birmingham.

Cosmo Lloyd, Joint Owner of Henlle Hall Woodland Lodges was crowned Pioneer of The Year for his innovative approach to tourism. 

Since opening Henlle Hall in 2014, Cosmo has designed and built 27 luxury staycation properties with his on-site team, including lodges, barn conversations, pods and stilted treehouses. The impressive treehouse designs feature spacious kitchens, open plan living spaces, cosy bedrooms, woodburning stoves and verandas complete with a hot tub overlooking the surrounding forest.

He has also developed 12 unique micro-lodges at Henlle Hall’s sister site, Hidden Firs which opened in 2023.

Commenting on the park’s success Cosmo Lloyd and Keeta Thomas, Joint Owners of Henlle Hall Woodland Lodges said: “Winning one award is great, but winning four in one night is incredible. We always try go above and beyond to provide our guests with the best holiday they can have and it’s great to see that effort being recognised.”

Henlle Hall Woodland Lodges is part of Hoseasons’ Magnificent collection – a range of incredible locations across the UK, the collection has been designed for guests looking for truly exceptional holiday experiences. Magnificent locations have the highest level of luxury accommodation, outstanding service, and innovation throughout.

Maesmawr Farm Resort also triumphed on the night, picking up the award for Best Large Relax and Explore destination in Wales.

Speaking after presenting the award in front of more than 600 operators, industry suppliers and members of the Hoseasons team, Gemma Brown, General Manager at Hoseasons, said: "These locations continually go above and beyond to delight our guests. Their commitment and hard work have led to impressive review scores this year – a key factor for most holidaymakers when choosing where to stay. We are grateful for their continuing partnership in this our 80th year and wish them all the best for another successful season in 2025.”

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