A HOLIDAY park is flushing with pride after coming out top in prestigious loo awards.

Shamba Holidays, near Ringwood in the New Forest, has won first place for the best toilets and showers in any park in the UK at the Loo of the Year awards, beating more than 3,000 other contenders to the title.

The prestigious accolade was made to Shamba Holidays after the shower and toilet facilities provided for guests were mystery-shopped by inspectors.

The family-run business was also named as the top diamond winners for its loos.

Celebrating the news of the award are business owner Andrew Gray and park managers Graham and Tracey Daffern who help maintain the fab facilities.

Andrew said: "Touring visitors at Shamba often make mention of our facilities in the reviews they leave online, praising their spotless condition and well-designed layout.

"Many of our guests are family groups, enjoying Shamba as a base for exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby beaches, so high standards are important to them.

He added: "Maintaining the facilities in tip-top condition is down to our hard working and loyal staff team, so they deserve a big share of the credit for these awards."

Open all year round, the seven acre park has been in Andrew's family for over 20 years after being started by uncle Tim, and then taken on by his parents Martin and Anne.

During that time, the family has created a first-class setting for touring guests, including a 40-foot swimming pool with a retractable roof.

There is also a clubhouse with professional entertainment in season, and year-round activities for all ages – plus a bar, cafe-restaurant, shop, and relaxation areas.

The park also boasts other national and regional quality accolades.

They include a top five-pennant accolade from the AA, and the David Bellamy Conservation Award at its maximum gold level for Shamba's many initiatives to protect the natural world.

Shamba is also a member of the Best of British group, a consortium of independent parks providing some of the highest quality standards and levels of hospitality in the UK.