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Sunnyside Bed & Breakfast in Southport nominated for Guest House of the Year award (Granada Reports)
Gamal Fahnbulleh and Victoria Grimes presenting. Paul Crone reports from Southport.
‘We’re absolutely thrilled’ – Lancashire B&B named Guest House of the Year as it wins two Visit England awards
A guest house just outside Lancashire has earned two prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025, making it to the top B&B in England.
Sunnyside Guest House is ran by husband and wife duo Anthony and Larissa Duffey and is built on a mantra of “responsible, caring and sustainable tourism”.
The B&B is ran by husband and wife duo Anthony and Larissa Duffey and is built on a mantra of “responsible, caring and sustainable tourism”.
Southport B&B named best guest house and most sustainable tourism business with two Golds in VisitEngland Awards
Sunnyside Guest House in Southport has struck Gold – twice – after being named double winners at the annual VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025.
The multi award-winning venue on Bath Street in Southport town centre is now officially the best guest house in England after winning the Gold Award for B&B of the Year.
Owners Anthony and Larissa Duffey were also invited on stage to collect the Gold Awards for Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Business of the Year.
Bed and Breakfast Scoops Gold In National Award
A Southport B&B where guests are like family has officially been named the best in the UK.
Southport Boutique Bio-responsible B&B wins big at the Oscars of the tourism industry
Southport’s beloved Sunnyside Guest House has achieved remarkable national success, winning double gold at the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, often hailed as the Oscars of the tourism industry. The ceremony was held at the iconic Brighton Dome, where Sunnyside was honoured as the Best B&B in the Country and also received the top award for Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism.
Owned and passionately managed by Anthony and Larissa Duffey, Sunnyside Guest House is renowned for its warm, personalised hospitality and special touches—such as Larissa’s homemade cupcakes that guests enjoy on arrival. Complementing this are Larissa’s award-winning jams, celebrated at the World Jam Championships, and Anthony’s prize-winning honey from the 2024 Southport Flower Show, reflecting their deep commitment to showcasing the finest local produce.
‘Sustainable and kind’ family-run Southport guest house could be crowned England’s best B&B
Sunnyside Guest House has been named a double finalist in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025, placing it officially among the top three B&Bs in England and the top three ethical, responsible and sustainable tourism businesses in the country.
The B&B is ran by husband and wife duo Anthony and Larissa Duffey and is built on a mantra of “responsible, caring and sustainable tourism”.
Seven Merseyside venues could be named best in England
VisitEngland has announced the finalists for the tourism industry’s national Awards for Excellence. Seven local businesses have been nominated across entertainment, hotel, family and international categories.
Sunnyside Guest House in Southport named double finalist in VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
A small, family-run B&B in Southport is making a big national impact. Sunnyside Guest House has been named a double finalist in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025.
It places Sunnyside officially among the top three B&Bs in England and the top three ethical, responsible and sustainable tourism businesses in the country.
The Sunnyside is run by husband and wife duo Anthony and Larissa Duffey and is built on a mantra of responsible, caring and sustainable tourism.
‘Sustainable and kind’ family-run Southport guest house could be crowned England’s best B&B
Sunnyside Guest House has been named a double finalist in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025, placing it officially among the top three B&Bs in England and the top three ethical, responsible and sustainable tourism businesses in the country.
The B&B is ran by husband and wife duo Anthony and Larissa Duffey and is built on a mantra of “responsible, caring and sustainable tourism”.
Sunnyside Guest House in Southport named double finalist in VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
A small, family-run B&B in Southport is making a big national impact. Sunnyside Guest House has been named a double finalist in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025.
It places Sunnyside officially among the top three B&Bs in England and the top three ethical, responsible and sustainable tourism businesses in the country.
The Sunnyside is run by husband and wife duo Anthony and Larissa Duffey and is built on a mantra of responsible, caring and sustainable tourism.
Sunnyside Guesthouse Southport – a small hospitality business with a big climate vision
Sunnyside has been on a remarkable journey toward sustainability for years. Despite being a small business with limited resources, their determination and innovative approach has not have only brought them financial success but also earned them widespread recognition. Their inspiring story shows how small actions can lead to impactful change.
The B&B is ran by husband and wife duo Anthony and Larissa Duffey and is built on a mantra of “responsible, caring and sustainable tourism”.
The Government Backed Willow Review
Energy efficiency has played a key role in reducing operational costs. We’ve achieved a 41% reduction in electricity consumption… These changes have proven to be both environmentally and financially beneficial.
The UK seaside town that inspired the Champs-Elysees
This Merseyside town is steeped in Victorian elegance and has a dune system that stretches for miles
Southport guest house owners dedicate Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards win to new baby Margo
Sunnyside Guest House in Southport is leading the way in the region, after they triumphed in the highly competitive Ethical, Responsible, and Sustainable Tourism Award category at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards.
Final call for Liverpool City Region Tourism Award entries
Would you like to be in the running for a prestigious Liverpool City Region Tourism Award?
Time is running out to enter, with nominations closing at 5pm this Friday! (29th September 2023).
Mersey B&B is buzzing with 20,000 new recruits
Southport B&B secures Gold Award thanks to 20,000 new recruits that have got the place buzzing.
Southport B&B offering honey fresh from the hive wins coveted Green Tourism Gold Award
A bed and breakfast has welcomed 20,000 ‘new recruits’ and will offer honey fresh from the hive after being crowned the bee’s knees by impressed tourism chiefs…
‘We can’t wait for 2026 Open’ say business leaders
More than 250,000 people attend Open Championship in Hoylake, generating an estimated £100m, and business leaders says they can’t wait for its return to Birkdale in 2026.
Sunnyside in Southport recognised among England’s top three guest houses in VisitEngland Awards
Owners of a guest house in Southport say “it’s a dream come true” after they were recognised as the third best in the country at this year’s prestigious VisitEngland Awards.
B&B where everyone is like ‘family’ and customers always come back
The Sunnyside Bed and Breakfast is a quintessential northern B&B, there’s a sense of warmth that radiates from the ten-bedroom guest house.
Winning top tourism guest house award for second year is ‘icing on the cake’ say Southport owners
The owners of a multi award-winning guest house in Southport say “it’s the icing on the cake” after they won the Liverpool City Region B&B and Guest House of the Year trophy – for the second year in a row!
Southport guest house owners shortlisted for FOUR honours at Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards
This stylish guest house, on Bath Street in Southport town centre, has been shortlisted for B&B and Guest House of the Year.
Sunnyside prides itself as being the perfect place for a seaside escape in Southport, with quality rooms and delicious breakfasts.
Sunnyside B&B in Southport ‘delighted’ at Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards honour
The owners of a busy guest house in Southport have revealed the secrets of their success after being shortlisted for an incredible FOUR awards at this year’s Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards!