LOCAL pub the Who’d Have Thought It has been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates the best independent hosts and hoteliers from across the UK.

Who’d Have Thought It in Milton Combe has been shortlisted for the most creative name award at the eviivo Awards — Britain’s premier annual awards for the industry. The eviivo Awards, now in its fourth year, celebrate the best of Britain’s world-class, and world-famous bed and breakfasts, guest houses, inns and small, independent hotels.

Recently announced, the eviivo Awards 2017 shortlist has seen Who’d Have Thought It, run by Paul and Jacquie Lisney, reach the final stages of the nomination process.

Over the coming weeks, the application will be judged by a panel of industry experts before the winners are announced at the annual dinner on October 17 at the Café de Paris, London.

Paul and Jacquie said: ‘At the Who’d Have Thought It we work so hard to give our guests a fantastic and unique experience. We are absolutely delighted to have that recognised through this shortlisting for the most creative name and just hope we are successful on the night.’