Quality Assurance Scheme Explained: A quality assurance rating provides an independent assessment of what a guest can expect to find. Both VisitEngland and the AA offer a national quality assurance standard for a range of accommodation. Accomodation is assessed to the same criteria and award from one to five stars or one to five pennants. These ratings reflect the overall quality of the experience.

All the accommodation featured on this website has been quality assessed by either VisitEngland or the AA, or has recently applied for a rating and is awaiting assessment. Please be aware that ratings may change throughout the year.

The professional assessors visit every year, carrying out a routine day visit or an overnight stay in the case of serviced accommodation. A quality score is awarded for every aspect of the experience including the comfort of the bed, the quality of the breakfast and dinner and, most importantly, the cleanliness. They also score the warmth of welcome.

FOUR STARS: Very good quality in all areas. Bedrooms will be more spacious with greater emphasis on quality of décor, furnishings, fixtures and fittings. Extra facilities and personal touches may be provided, e.g. hairdryer, radio. At least half the bedrooms will have en-suite facilities, which will be well fitted with quality sanitary ware, effective lighting and ventilation. Towels will be of a high quality and a range of toiletries will be provided.

A very good breakfast will be offered, with a wide selection of starter and cooked options. Local or homemade specialities may be featured, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients

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