“Local operators shone brightly at the 2013 Hunter and Central Coast Tourism Awards last Wednesday.
Gold award winners included Esca Bimbadgen (tourism restaurants and catering), Chateau Elan at The Vintage (luxury accommodation), Margan (tourism wineries, distilleries and boutique breweries; and excellence in sustainable tourism), Hermitage Lodge (hosted accommodation) and Somewhere Unique (unique accommodation).
Somewhere Unique, an eco-certified accommodation business located at Wollombi, was entered into the Hall of Fame having won this award for three consecutive years.
Owner Melanie Morschel was thrilled with the accolade. “We’d like to thank all our guests for their support, and providing the wonderful feedback which has helped us create this unique experience,” she said.”