A WEST Devon restaurant has been named the ninth best rated fine dining establishment in the UK by the 2014 Travellers' Choice Awards.

Gidleigh Park, in Chagford, won the position in the top ten for the second year running after gaining a place in the awards last year.

The awards honour travellers' favourite dining establishments worldwide, based on the millions of valuable reviews and opinions on Trip Advisor.

Michael Caines, executive head chef at Gidleigh Park, said: 'We're honoured to win a Travellers' Choice award, which is a great reflection of the team here at Gidleigh Park, who work so hard to deliver consistently excellent and exciting menus.

'While it's always a great feeling to win awards, those from Trip Advisor are among the most welcome, being decided by those who matter most — those who dine with us.

'As we enter a new season, we look forward to hearing valuable feedback again via Trip Advisor on our new autumn menus.'

Trip Advisor spokesperson James Kay said: 'This award is not just great news for Gidleigh Park, it is great news for Devon too.

'Over half of British travellers have visited a particular destination just to go to a specific restaurant, so a great fine dining establishment can give a real visitor boost not just to that business, but to the local area as well.'