Three South Hams businesses have won Muddy Stilettos Awards, voted for by members of the public.

Hope Cove Gallery, Hope Cove, was named Best Art Gallery; The Cove, Hope Cove, was named Best Bar and the Health Hub, Kingsbridge, was named Best Yoga/Pilates Studio.

Allie Fredricks, owner of the Hope Cove Gallery, said: “Firstly I’d like to say a huge thank you to all those fabulous people, family and friends who took the time to vote for us! I’m bowled over by the support! You stars!

“I’m so delighted that The Cove won in their category too, it’s a wonderful accolade for Hope Cove. We utterly love this place and it shows that you all do too!”

Toby Robinson, co-owner of The Cove with Shelley Robinson Major, said: “It’s the perfect way to celebrate our fourth birthday over the Bank Holiday weekend.

“We’ve won multiple awards but this is the first purely down to a public vote which makes it all the more special so big thanks to everyone who has supported us. This one is for you.

“With Allie also winning, that’s an incredible achievement for this village and goes to show that Hope Cove really is becoming much more of a diverse hot spot for local people more than ever before.

“While many villages are losing facilities and a sense of identity, this community is thriving.”

The Health Hub team, Lauren Watson - physio and pilates instructor, Sarah Scott - yoga teacher, Victoria Rendle - physio and pilates instructor, Sarah Searle - practice manager, Faye Preston - dance instructor, Carol Snape - yoga instructor, Hannah Winzer - yoga instructor, Helena Costiff - physio and pilates instructor, Wendy Farren - pelvic health physio and Pilates instructor, Sarah Sims - physio and pilates instructor, Hollie Shillito - massage therapist, Adam Davis - massage therapist, Sasha Holden - hypnotherapist, Gem McBride - business lead and Dr Rosamund Yoxall - functional medicine and nutrition specialist, were very pleased to have won the award.

Victoria Rendle said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have won best Yoga and Pilates Studio so a huge thank you to all the public who voted for us and love what we do. The team at the Hub are amazing.

“A fantastic group of highly skilled professionals who truly believe in helping people of any age and ability feel well and get moving.”

You can find out more about Muddy Stiletto Awards on the website: https://muddystilettos.co.uk/awards/