A Bucks stately home has come out on top at the Beautiful South Tourism Awards 2018.

Waddesdon Manor fought off competition from the likes of Blenheim Palace - who came in second place - and Brighton and Beyond Tours, who came third, at the awards on December 5.

The Rothschild house won gold in the International Inbound Visitor Experience of the Year category and was also one of three highly commended recipients in the Large Attraction award.

Kim Hallett, head of travel trade, tourism and filming at Waddesdon, said: “Our team work tirelessly to ensure all visitors experience a day steeped in heritage and history they won’t forget.”