Gatton Manor, the Hotel and Golf Club based in Ockley, is celebrating its success in winning this years West Sussex County Times Business Awards (WSCT), beating fifteen local entries. This follows on quickly from its earlier triumph back in February, when Gatton was announced the 2008 winners of the Customer Service Award at this years Surrey Business Awards.

Proprietors of Gatton Manor, Patrick and Belinda Kiely, comment “We are delighted to be winners of the WSCT Business Awards for Customer Care. It’s a great achievement and

fantastic recognition of the work and attitude of our team. Without them we would not have won this award. Gatton Manor is a multi-faceted business with many different types of customers (golfers, conference delegates, wedding guests) having varying requirements. Every day, our team recognise these individual requirements and respond accordingly by welcoming and ensuring that our customers enjoy their visit with us. From feedback we know that our customers think very highly of our service and we are grateful for their continued support.”

Set amongst 200 acres of tranquil Surrey countryside in Ockley, Gatton Manor  provides a championship golf course, 18 bedroom hotel, 3 conference rooms, restaurant and bar, civil ceremony room and a large function room popular for weddings and functions. Each area has been the subject of extensive refurbishment and renovation to ensure each guest enjoys a pleasant and memorable experience while visiting Gatton.

The WSCT Business Awards comprised of 9 different categories related to key areas of business services from, individual merit to environmental issues. The customer care award was based on a strict elimination process, comprising of a detailed nomination paper, allowing participants to give positive statements to support their nomination. The selected finalists then faced the agonising wait of the awards dinner to hear the announcement of the lucky winners!

The gala award ceremony was held on Friday 16th May at South Lodge Hotel in Lower Beeding and included dinner and evening entertainment.

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