The Cottage in the Wood hotel and restaurant in Malvern Wells has scooped a top prize in a Tastes of Worcestershire competition.

Knightwick' s Talbot Inn was also among the winners when the Worcestershire County Council-run awards were announced on Monday.

The awards celebrate restaurants and pubs in the region which best promote local produce.

The Cottage in the Wood was the winner of the restaurant category and The Talbot was highly commended in the public house category.

Nick Webb, general manager at The Cottage in the Wood, said: "To be the best in Worcestershire is something special."

Jean Clift, the co-manager of the Talbot, said: "It's recognition for what we try to do here using local suppliers."

Patrick McDonald, a Michelin-starred chef and one of the judges, said: "The thing that appealed most about Tastes of Worcestershire was it was not just another food award but a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of the variety and quality of produce from the area.