RATINGS EXPLAINED
All are rated by the AA or VisiitBritain from 1 star to 5 star, 5 star being the highest
Guest Accomodation
Properties are likely to be smaller than hotels with perhaps more of a family home feel and approach, and a less structured service.
Guest House Accommodation
Provided for more than six paying guests and run on a more commercial basis than a B&B. Usually providing more services, and may have staff as well as the owner.
B&B Accommodation
Provided in a private house, run by the owner and with no more than six paying guests.
Hotel
A hotel must have a minimum of 6 bedrooms, be licensed and offer dinner (unless suitable for Metro Hotel category). Also all bedrooms must be ensuite or have a private bathroom.
Hotel Formal accommodation with full service. Minimum six guest bedrooms but more likely in excess of 20.
Country House Hotel
A Country House Hotel with ample grounds or gardens, in a rural or semi-rural situation with an emphasis on peace and quiet.
Small Hotel
Smaller Hotels with a maximum of 20 bedrooms. They will be personally run by the proprietor and are likely to have limited function business.
Guest Accomodation
Properties are likely to be smaller than hotels with perhaps more of a family home feel and approach, and a less structured service.
Guest House Accommodation
Provided for more than six paying guests and run on a more commercial basis than a B&B. Usually providing more services, and may have staff as well as the owner.
B&B Accommodation
Provided in a private house, run by the owner and with no more than six paying guests.
Hotel
A hotel must have a minimum of 6 bedrooms, be licensed and offer dinner (unless suitable for Metro Hotel category). Also all bedrooms must be ensuite or have a private bathroom.
Hotel Formal accommodation with full service. Minimum six guest bedrooms but more likely in excess of 20.
Country House Hotel
A Country House Hotel with ample grounds or gardens, in a rural or semi-rural situation with an emphasis on peace and quiet.
Small Hotel
Smaller Hotels with a maximum of 20 bedrooms. They will be personally run by the proprietor and are likely to have limited function business.