The Donkey Sanctuary on a roll with second time ‘Loo Award’ 

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has won the prestigious ‘Devon’s Top Attractions - Loo of the Year Award’ for the second time in a row. 

The popular Devon attraction, which welcomes several hundred thousand visitors a year, took the top spot again for 2021/22 with their outstanding toilet facilities. 

The award's objective is to raise awareness and encourage the highest possible standards within an area that nearly all visitors will visit during their time at the attraction. 

The award first started in 2019 in order to further heighten quality and standards at member attractions. Inspections are made at the same time as Devon's Top Attractions members’ annual inspections and mystery shop visits, all of which cover numerous elements, including quality, facilities, cleanliness, décor, hygiene, maintenance, signage and air quality.  

John Crouch, Visitor Engagement Manager at The Donkey Sanctuary, said: “We’re delighted to be recognised for the second time for our toilets! 

“It’s especially gratifying to know we’ve provided clean and safe comfort breaks during the pandemic. A comfort break should be just that, so all praise to our fabulous in-house cleaners.” 

Anne Blackham, Marketing Manager of the Devon Association of Tourist Attractions, added: “We are delighted to have presented our ‘Loo of the Year Award’ for the second time to The Donkey Sanctuary who, once again, easily exceeded all of the criteria measures and quality standards we set.  

"In giving this award, we hope to have increased awareness of just how important the standard of public conveniences is for all Devon tourism businesses.” 

The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth is open seven days a week, from 9am to 4.30pm. Entry to the sanctuary is free, as is parking, and dogs on leads are welcome.