Eagle House, a boutique bed and breakfast in Eccleshall, has won gold at the Visit Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards. 

On Thursday (19 March), nominees gathered at Statfold Country Park in Tamworth to hear the results of the awards with Eagle House winning top prize in the regenerative tourism category. 

The award recognises businesses that have gone beyond to ensure they are working sustainably and actively improving the environment and community around them. 

Eagle House has achieved this by installing an electric vehicle charging point, improving energy efficiency through insulation and smart heating systems, and sourcing local products wherever possible.  

The B&B also welcomes local community groups, allowing them to use the space for free and supports its chosen charity Katharine House Hospice. 

View out of a bedroom window at Eagle House (image via Livia Gregor)

Dating back to the 19th century, the property is fully restored and has three gorgeously decorated guest rooms and a cozy self-catering apartment, which won silver in the self catering accommodation of the year category.  

The business opened five years ago and owners Helen Faulkner and Andy Guest have spent much of their time piecing together the house's rich history for visitors to enjoy. 

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The property was built to serve as Eccleshall's workhouse and later became a boarding school.  

This is not the first time Eagle House has won gold, having been awarded the prize for Guest House of the Year in 2024. 

Andy and Helen (image via Eagle House)

Speaking on winning again, Andy and Helen said: "We are absolutely delighted.  

"To win gold again is incredibly special for us, particularly in such a competitive year. 

"To be recognised alongside much larger organisations is truly amazing.  

"It makes all the hard work feel worthwhile and shows that what we're doing really does make a difference.  

"We're so proud, and very grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way." 

Over the coming year, the couple plan to write a book about Eagle House's history and share it with the local community.