Hospitality Awards 2021

Page 32 www.lux-review.com LUX 2021 Hospitality Awards Founded by Julianne Shelton and Nadia Macer-Wright, Cornish Gems was formed from a love of Cornwall, a hospitality family history, and a career interest in property and luxury markets. Julianne and Nadia, who met at university over 20 years ago, studied business management. Upon their flourishing friendship, they vowed to join forces in the future to run a business together- Cornish Gems. After leaving university, Julianne pursued an international sales career while Nadia began a career in London as a merchant banker. By 2005, Julianne and Nadia had an increased desire to depart the city and begin the long-awaited dream of setting up a business together. The initial idea for the company was established in Julianne’s hometown of St. Ives, in which Nadia was persuaded to join a year later. Julianne and Nadia identified a gap in the market for a holiday letting agency, focusing on a luxury service that could provide owners with a complete management service by taking care of their home and managing the customer service, cleaning, and maintenance. Imagining, developing, and revolutionising together, by 2007, the Cornish Gems website went live, which provided the launchpad for what was going to become an industry shaping luxury travel brand. Each holiday home joining the portfolio was (and still is to this day) personally inspected for selection, and 14 years later, Cornish Gems is now highly regarded as the ‘go-to’ letting agency for luxury self-catering holidays in Cornwall. Aug21709 Cornish Gems Most Relaxing Luxury Holiday Cottages - Cornwall Since 2007, the website has evolved and now showcases 200 high-end holiday homes, cottages, beach apartments and country houses. These housing options are tried, tested, and trusted by over 30,000 visitors each year, thus proving its reputation and regard – which are both further testified to by its recent award for Most Relaxing Luxury Holiday Cottages - Cornwall. Moreover, their portfolio of over 200 of the finest luxury holiday cottages, beach apartments and country houses across Cornwall are exclusive. Clients will not be able to find these stunning homes available to book through anyone else. Furthermore, each property is hand-picked by the team at Cornish Gems to showcase the finest holiday homes in the county. The property owners wishing to let through Cornish Gems must meet and maintain strict criteria, so whether they are using its in-house housekeeping and property management service or arranging changeovers themselves, guests can expect outstanding accommodation, whichever Gem clients choose. Passionate about Cornwall and luxury holidays, Julianne, Nadia, and the team at Cornish Gems are confident that their guests will find their luxury getaway with them that offers nothing but the best and nothing short of perfection – The Gems experience. Company Name: Cornish Gems Web Address: www.cornishgems.com Address: Carne House, Western Extension, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall TR4 9LD Contact Number: +44(0)1872 241 241 Contact Email: [email protected] Cornish Gems is an exclusive luxury cottage company spanning from comfortable, romantic escapes to unique group getaways for up to 20. Awarded Most Relaxing Luxury Holiday Cottages- Cornwall, Cornish Gems has a team of over 100 members, including 80 professionally trained housekeepers at its Cornwall-based office in Truro offering guests a first-class experience from start to finish.