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Cornwall - The UK's No. 1 Holiday Destination!
November 2008
TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel community, conducted a poll of over 500 British travellers to find out what they think are the best and worst of Britain's coastal resorts, lakes, mountains and cities, and Cornwall come out as the clear winner.
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Silver Winner: Cornwall Tourism Awards 2008
17th October 2008
We are delighted to announce that we are again award winners in the category of 'Leisure Experience of the Year' at this year's Cornwall Tourism Awards.
Outright winner of this category in both 2004 and 2005 we were placed as 'runners-up' with the Silver Award in 2006, helped judge the awards in 2007 and now again in 2008 have been awarded Silver in the category of Cornwall's ' Leisure Experience of the Year'.
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Cornwall Tourism Awards 2008: Shortlist Announced
Septmeber 2008
We are delighted to announce that Cornwall Classic Car Hire has again made it into the top 3 at the Cornwall Tourism Awards in the category of Leisure Experience of the Year.
Gold, Silver and Bronze placements will be revealed on the night of the 16th October at a glittering Grand Awards Dinner to be held at the multi-awarding winning Headland Hotel, Newquay.
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Visitor Gifting
August 2008
We are delighted to announce that as of September 2008 Cornwall & Devon Classic Car Hire will be offering clients the opportunity to contribute to a Visitor Gifting scheme, run in conjunction with Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
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Carbon Neutral Classics
April 2008
We are delighted to have again worked in partnership with Pollaughan Farm Cottages, Portscatho and Truro College Foundation Studies students to plant trees on the Roseland Peninsula in order to offset the Carbon Dioxide emissions arising from the use of our fleet of classic British sportscars.
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Cornwall Tourism Awards - 2007 Winners Announced
November 2007
We are delighted to report the following results for 2007 and are very proud to have been involved in the judging process for these prestigious awards.
A glittering prize ceremony was held at The Headland Hotel, Newquay hosted and presented by Simon Calder - Independent Travel Editor and TV presenter.
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Cornwall Tourism Awards 2007: Shortlist Announced
October 2007
Having agonised over application forms tourism businesses in Cornwall have spent the last few months trying to spot mystery visitors, waiting with baited breath for news that they have been shortlisted in the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2007.
But the wait is over, the scores are in and the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2007 shortlist has been announced.
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Just Arrived: Aston Martin DB 6 For Hire
February 2007
We are pleased to announce that we have just taken delivery of a stunning 1966 Aston Martin DB 6. The ultimate gentleman's sportscar, the DB 6 is the last of the David Brown era 'DB' range and is in every way true to the name 'Aston Martin'. Beautifully finished in Silver Birch with Black hide interior and chrome wire wheels we are proud to have this exciting new addition to head up our range of classic British sportscars for hire.
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Silver Winner: Cornwall Tourism Awards 2006
24th November 2006
We are delighted to announce that we have again been recognised at the Cornwall Tourism Awards.
Outright winner of this category in both 2004 and 2005 we were placed as 'runners-up' with the Silver Award in 2006 in the category of Cornwall's ' Leisure Pursuits Provider of the Year', very narrowly missing out on making it a hat-trick of wins at county level!
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Silver Winner: South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2006/07
17th October 2006
We are delighted to announce that we have again been recognised at the South West Tourism 'Enjoy England for Excellence' Awards.
Outright winner of this category for 2005/06 we were placed as 'runners-up' with the Silver Award this year for 'Best Tourism Experience' in the South West region.
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Finalist: South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2006/07
July 2006
Following our entry to the 2006/07 South West regional awards for tourism excellence we have just been informed that we have again been short-listed as a regional finalist within the category of 'Best Tourism Experience'.
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Classics go Carbon Neutral
February 2006
Two leading tourism businesses from Cornwall's groundbreaking tourism project - CoaST - work with Truro College to off-set carbon dioxide emissions, in what may be one of the first planting projects of its kind in the county.
Cornwall Classic Car Hire, Bodmin and Pollaughan Farm Cottages, Portscatho - under the guidance of CoaST (Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project) - have implemented a creative off-set solution to the car hire company's CO2 emissions.
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International World Travel Market…
December 2005
We are delighted to report that we have been featured by South West Tourism at the International World Travel Market at Excel, in London, as part of the South West England promotion of 'Sheer Indulgence' holidays and short breaks.
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Winner: Cornwall Classic Car Hire Does the Double!
18th Novenber 2005
Following our win at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards earlier this autumn we are again delighted to announce that, for the second year running, we have won our category at the Cornwall Tourism Awards.
Yesterday evening at a glittering gala awards dinner at St. Mellion Country Club, Saltash we were presented with 'Leisure Pursuits Provider' of the Year: 2005 by Mary Nightingale, the highly regarded newscaster and travel TV presenter.
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Winner: South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2005/06
18th October 2005
We are delighted to announce that Cornwall Classic Car Hire has been named 'Best Tourism Experience' 2005/2006 by South West Tourism in the regional tourism excellence awards.
South West winners now go on to represent the South West region at the national EnjoyEngland for Excellence Awards in London in 2006.
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Drive 3 cars in 3 days (Oct - Mar)
August 2005
Have you or someone you know ever fancied driving several classic British sportscars? From October to March you now have a great opportunity to sample three classic cars over a three day period at a great promotional price - ideal if you are torn between several cars from our range!
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Environmental Policy
August 2005
Cornwall Classic Car Hire is a member of CoaST - Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project - and has recently committed to the following environmental statement. The first of its type in the classic car hire industry.
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Finalist: South West Tourism Excellence Awards 2005/06
16th June 2005
Following our entry to the 2005/06 South West regional awards for tourism excellence we have just been informed that we have been short-listed as a regional finalist within the category of 'Best Tourism Experience'.
This latest development builds upon our success at the Cornwall Tourism Awards in 2005 and, excitingly, offers the opportunity for winners to go on and represent the South West region at the national finals staged by Visit Britain - in London - as part of the highly prestigious 'Enjoy England Excellence Awards'.
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Inclusive Special Breaks…
Spring 2005
Building upon the existing award-winning Cornwall Classic Car Hire service we have brought together a select range of inclusive Classic Car Break holidays for you to enjoy in 2005.
Offered as a compliment to our 'car hire only' service our innovative range of inclusive Classic Car Breaks responds to the many requests we have had from clients seeking recommendations for good places to stay in Cornwall and Devon.
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CCCH Wins Cornwall Tourism Award
November 2004
We are delighted to report that Cornwall Classic Car Hire has recently won 'Activity of Holiday of the Year' at a glittering prize-winners ceremony at St. Mellion International Hotel, Golf & Country Club.
This new awards category recognises the contribution to year-round business that activities, sport and leisure make to Cornwall and was given in recognition of professionalism and creativity in providing activities which enhance the Cornish experience.
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Cornwall Classic Car Hire goes Limited
October 2004
Cornwall Classic Car Hire is pleased to announce that the business has now incorporated and become a Limited Company under the name Classic Escapes Limited.
Classic Escapes Limited will operate under several brand names - Classic Escapes, Cornwall Classic Car Hire and Devon Classic Car Hire in providing self-drive classic cars as well as other tourism services.
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Austin Healey 3000 - Just Arrived!
May 2004
Cornwall Classic Car Hire are delighted to announce the long awaited arrival of the Austin Healey 3000 Mk. III.
Much requested by our clients this car is a stunning, original example of the most desirable 3000 variant.
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Westcountry Television Features CCCH
April 2004
We are pleased to report that Cornwall Classic Car Hire has recently been featured in a Westcountry TV series tracking the various novel and exciting ways to explore the Westcountry, entitled 'The Way to Go!'
Stretching from Exmoor to Eden from bicycle hire to steam trains, celebrity presenter Anna Walker introduced the idea of hiring a classic car as a fun alternative to everyday driving.
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Classic TR Joins the Range
January 2004
Cornwall Classic Car Hire is delighted to announce the addition of a 1965 Triumph TR4A to the hire fleet available for Birthdays, Special Breaks, Surprise Hires & Touring Holidays.
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TV Debut for Cornwall Classic Car Hire..
October 2003
At the end of September Cornwall Classic Car Hire was featured in a stunning travel programme illustrating the renaissance of Cornish tourism.
Alongside such luminaries as the Eden Project, Rick Stein at Padstow and Hotel Tresanton at St. Mawes Cornwall Classic Car Hire appeared in a one hour programme shown on the Travel Channel.
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Convertible E-Type joins Cornwall Classic Car Hire
July 2003
In response to growing demand Cornwall Classic Car Hire has just added a 1967 E type Convertible to our range!
Similar to our first E type we now cater for both those attracted by the sleek looks of the Fixed Head Coupe and the ‘wind in the hair’ motoring of an E type Convertible.
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AOL Prize winners enjoy "Quality Cornwall" break
March 2003
Following on from the January news-piece, we are delighted to report that the lucky winners of our competition, run in association, with AOL have visited Cornwall and thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful short-break.
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Cornwall Classic Car Hire & Cornwall Quality Cottages Featured in AOL Internet Promotion!
January 2003
As reported in our May 2002 news-piece Cornwall Classic Car Hire and Cornwall Quality Cottages are working hard to promote the region to discerning visitors under the ‘Quality Cornwall’ banner.
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Future bright for Cornwall Tourism Award Finalists
November 2002
Growing enterprise Cornwall Classic Car Hire featured highly at this year’s coveted ‘Cornwall Tourism Awards’ as a finalist in the category for ‘outstanding customer service’. Based near Bodmin this Devon & Cornwall-wide service offers a range of classic British sportscars for self-drive touring holidays, special gifts and occasions.
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Cornwall Classic Car Hire - As featured in The Sunday Times
1st October 2002
Cornwall Classic Car Hire has recently been subject to an excellent review in the Sunday Times Culture supplement.
Under the section ‘My Best Buy’ in the ‘Open Doors’ Internet Guide Cornwall Classic Car Hire received an outstanding review by James Knight, as explained to him by client Myra Savin.
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Cornwall Classic Car Hire - The family run enterprise
16th September 2002
Further consolidating Cornwall Classic Car Hire’s position as an enthusiastic family concern Martin Constant has agreed to become a partner in this thriving enterprise.
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Quality Cornwall
20th May 2002
Cornwall Classic Car Hire are delighted to announce that they have teamed up with Cornwall Quality Cottages to offer superior country cottages to discerning visitors to the region.
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Classic Fund Raising in 2002!
April 2002
Cornwall Classic Car Hire has again supported local charity with donations of hires to three excellent local causes.
We are delighted to be able to help out with important fund-raising initiatives and put something back into the local community. We were particularly pleased to be able to support the Cornwall branch of the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund as it in turn made a donation to the families of the New York Fire Dept. who experienced such terrible loss last year.
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Radio Coverage for Cornwall Classic Car Hire!
21st April 2002
Cornwall Classic Car Hire was recently made the centre-piece of a feature on BBC Radio Cornwall the country’s regional radio station.
Rob Constant was interviewed at the Cornwall Classic Car Hire premises as a feature on the David White show and was delighted by the interest the piece generated for this exciting Westcountry service. The interview has subsequently been aired several times as a ‘special interest’ piece on local enterprise.
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Watergate Bay Hotel teams up with Cornwall Classic Car Hire!
4th March 2002
Two of the youngest, most innovative management teams in the Westcountry have teamed up to offer Classic Car Breaks for the discerning Westcountry visitor.
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New "Cornish Getaway" Classic Car Break
4th March 2002
Launched this month, Cornwall Classic Car Hire has now developed the ‘Cornish Getaway’ classic car break for our many busy clients to enjoy…
Next time you feel in need of a quick break to relax and get away from it all, take advantage of our superb short break option. Leave the office behind and recharge your batteries with a sportscar from Cornwall Classic Car Hire!
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RyanAir launch cost-effective flights to Cornwall!
12th February 2002
RyanAir have just announced that they have instigated cost-effective return flights to Newquay regional airport.
From just £39.00 return, you can fly down from London Stanstead and reach the best area in Britain for touring in a classic British sportscar.
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Inspector Morse - Follow in the tyre marks of the great detective!
12th January 2002
Since everyone in the UK is currently enjoying repeats of the classic Inspector Morse series why not treat yourself or a loved one to the hire of a MK II Jaguar?
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The World's first ever drive re-enacted in Cornwall!
24th December 2001
On December 24th 1801 Cornish inventor Richard Trevithick took the world’s first self-propelled drive through the streets of Camborne in West Cornwall.
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Christmas comes to Cornwall Classic Car Hire
12th December 2001
If you would like to give that special someone a different kind of present this year visit our Christmas/Birthday gift section and discover the personalised gift service we have devised.
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Classic Firm Work with John K Miln
19th November 2001
John K Miln & Co have recently been asked to act as independent financial advisors to one of Cornwall's newest and most exciting enterprises, Cornwall Classic Car Hire.
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Oldest MG for self-drive hire in the UK
7th November 2001
It has been brought to our attention that our 1948 MG TC is the oldest MG available for self-drive hire in the UK, and may even be the oldest self-drive hire car in the world!
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Students encouraged to consider starting a business
1st November 2001
Truro College students were being encouraged to consider starting their own business last week, when a guest speaker visited them.
Rob Constant, a former Truro College employee of Management Information Systems, left in May to start his own business but has come back to share the pitfalls and triumphs of running a small business with the A-Level Business Studies students
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October News Round-up
October 2001
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Redcross Classics
24th October 2001
On Wednesday October 24th 2001 at the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro an auction of promises donated by the local business community took place in aid of the British Redcross.
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Classic Fund Raising
16th September 2001
At this year’s Royal Cornwall Show, 13th, 14th & 15th September, visitors had the opportunity to win a hire of the sportscar of their choice by entering a competition in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Entrants estimated the number of balloons enclosed in the 1966 Jaguar E type with the closest entry winning this wonderful prize.
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