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Accommodation Ratings Explained

All the accommodation featured on this website has been quality assessed by either Visit Britain (www.qualityintourism.com) or the AA(www.theaa.com/getaway/hotels/hotel_aa_recognition.html), or has recently applied for a rating and is awaiting assessment. Please be aware that ratings may change throughout the year.

Both the assessing bodies (Visit Britain and the AA) now assess hotels and guest accommodation (including B&B's) to the same criteria and award one to five stars. The star ratings reflect the overall quality of the experience.

All hotels awarded star ratings will meet minimum standards of cleanliness and service. These include:

- Licensed to serve alcohol
- All bedrooms en-suite or with private bathroom
- Designated reception facility and proprietor of staff on the premises day and evening
- Access to hotel at all times for registered guests.
- Dinner served at least five days a week

All guest accommodation awarded star ratings will meet minimum standards, you can be confident you will find:

- Establishment meets all statutory obligations
- Clear explanation when booking on charges, services offered and cancellation policies
- Full cooked breakfast or substantial continental breakfast
- At least one bathroom or shower room for every 6 guests
- Rooms cleaned and beds made daily

Ratings made easy:

1 Star - Simple, practical, no frills
2 Star - Well-presented and well run
3 Star - Good level of quality and comfort
4 Star - Excellent standard throughout
5 Star - Exceptional with a degree of luxury