Looe triumphed as the best town in the Caradon in Bloom awards with Liskeard as runner-up.

The best village was Polperro.

The contest was overseen by SECTA (South East Cornwall Tourist Association).

Other winners: overall award, Looe Junior Academy; hotel, Talland Bay; guesthouse, Berrio Bridge (North Hill); selfcatering, Tremaine Green Country Cottages (Looe) and Crylla Valley Cottages (Notter Bridge); public house, Copley Arms (Hessenford); restaurant, Old Sail Loft (Looe); cafe, Seasons (Liskeard); street, Fore Street (Liskeard); retail, Paul Bray Butchers (Tideford); container, Neil Lancaster (Looe); hanging baskets, Old Chapel (Looe); eco-friendly, Rail Holiday (St Germans); and hidden gem, Stuart House (Liskeard).