A RYEDALE hotel has been shortlisted for a nationwide award.

The Pheasant Hotel, in Harome, is one of just three hotels to be listed in the Hotel of the Year category of the Awards for Excellence 2017, run by national tourist board VisitEngland.

The Pheasant Hotel’s chef patron Peter Neville said: “We are absolutely delighted to be finalists in the Hotel of the Year category of these prestigious tourism awards.

“This comes on the back of us winning Welcome to Yorkshire’s Small Hotel of the Year 2016 and we have our fingers crossed for the finals in April.”

VisitEngland chief executive Sally Balcombe said: “The awards shine a spotlight on an industry driven by the highest-calibre people and organisations who deliver unforgettable experiences for visitors, raising the profile of England as a world-class destination and driving the economic benefits of tourism across the regions. Awards for Excellence finalists exemplify outstanding tourism talent and distinguished businesses throughout England.”

“There’s absolutely no doubt that the finalists represent the very best in the industry.

“I’d like to congratulate all finalists and wish them the very best of luck.”

The winners will be announced on Monday, April 24 at the Hilton Waldorf, in London.