A North Somerset hotel has been named Europe’s boutique hotel of the year by an expert travel organisation.

Congresbury’s Double Tree by Hilton, Cadbury House, has been awarded the title by the Luxury Travel Guide.

The 132-bedroom hotel was praised for its ‘innovation, design and gastronomic achievements’ by a panel of leisure and accommodation experts.

‘Proud’ general manager, Mehmet Kandemir, believes the key to the hotel’s success is ‘the passion of our wonderful staff’.

He said: “The Luxury Travel Guide Awards represent the pinnacle of travel and tourism achievement, championing the best in the industry, therefore to come out on top is truly an achievement we are very proud of.

“This, combined with the recent win of Hotel Of The Year at the Bristol Lifestyle Awards, demonstrates Cadbury House’s appeal both nationally and locally.”