ST Audries Bay Holiday Club has scooped a top green tourism accolade after being described as one of the West Country’s most wildlife-friendly places to stay.

It has been named as a winner of this year’s David Bellamy Conservation Award at its top gold level for the 20th consecutive year.

St Audries Bay Holiday Club also received four extra commendations for protecting honey bees, creating new hedgerows, providing woodland habitats, and planting wild flowers.

The award scheme was founded 25 years ago by botanist David Bellamy who died in December 2019 and whose work is being carried on by his son Rufus.

Assessors for the award said that the team at St Audries made its park as welcoming to nature and wildlife as it is to holiday guests.

Situated in West Quantoxhead, St Audries Bay Holiday Club plays host to thousands of visitors each year from the UK and overseas.

The park, which first started welcoming guests nearly 90 years ago, is run by the Randle family.