A RURAL Hampshire business has snapped up a prestigious award.

Fareham-based franchise Barn Store, which provides a range of storage units for personal and commercial use, won the 2013 Rural Enterprise Award at the Farm Business Food and Farming Industry Awards, held in the House of Commons.

Franchisee Martin Bazeley received the award from well known radio presenter Jeremy Vine.

Judges were impressed with the level of dedication and customer service demonstrated by staff at the Barn Store, which has storage sites on eight farms across the UK, including six in Hampshire.

Martin Bazeley said: “I am absolutely delighted that Barn Store has won this prestigious award. The expanding group is dedicated to providing the best possible service to their customers.”