30th April 2018
- The Temple Bar Inn in Hereford wins AA Friendliest B&B of the Year
- The 25 Boutique B&B in Torquay wins AA Unique B&B of the Year
- Fosse Farmhouse in Castle Combe wins AA B&B Story of the Year
- Best B&Bs in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Revealed
- Eviivo reveals top traits that make for a winning B&B
Photo: The Temple Bar Inn
Today, AA Hotel & Hospitality Services has announced the winners of this year’s prestigious AA B&B Awards at an event held at The Landmark Hotel, Marylebone.
The annual event, now in its 23rd year, recognises the diversity and individuality behind some of the nation’s most remarkable B&Bs and celebrates the people that devote their lives to running them.
Simon Numphud, Managing Director at AA Hotel & Hospitality Services said:
“B&Bs are an integral part of the British hospitality industry, providing a unique experience and bespoke customer care. The AA B&B Awards are an important date in the AA’s calendar, as we celebrate all that is great about B&Bs and highlight those that are constantly striving beyond what is expected. I’d like to congratulate this year’s winning B&Bs for their continued hard-work and for delivering AA customers a fantastic service.”
The winners of the 2018 AA B&B Awards are:
AA FRIENDLIEST B&B OF THE YEAR
The Temple Bar Inn – Hereford, Herefordshire
AA B&B STORY OF THE YEAR – sponsored by Eviivo
Fosse Farmhouse – Castle Combe, Wiltshire
AA UNIQUE B&B OF THE YEAR
The 25 Boutique B&B – Torquay, Devon
AA RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS OF THE YEAR
Long Melford Swan – Long Melford, Suffolk
AA GUEST ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR NATIONAL WINNERS
SCOTLAND
Cruickshanks Boutique B&B – Isle of Arran
Owner of The Cruikshank, Nanette Cowieson commented: “Although Rob (Owner) loves to pull my leg about my innately American preoccupation with winning, the really wonderful thing is being recognised for something that both of us have worked towards for many years - a special guest destination.”
ENGLAND
Old Town Hall – Leyburn, North Yorkshire
Owner of Old Town Hall, Louise Clarke commented: “We are surprised, shocked and delighted to have won this prestigious award from the AA. When we started two and half years ago we never imagined we would be recognised by such a highly regarded organisation for doing something we enjoy. We look forward to sharing this amazing news with our guests and local suppliers.”
WALES
Rhedyn Guest House – Builth Wells, Powys
Owner of Rhedyn Guest House, Muiread O Connell commented: “It’s so nice to think that our efforts have been recognised. To be honest we’re overawed, but also really delighted. We think there is no secret in running a B&B - it’s about making guests feel like they are staying with friends; making them feel like they are being cared for; and making them feel like someone has gone that extra mile for them.”
NORTHERN IRELAND
Causeway Lodge – Bushmills, County Antrim
Owner of Causeway Lodge, Anne Taggart commented: “The Guest Accommodation of the Year is a wonderful accolade to have won, and we are thrilled to have been chosen by the AA.”
With five categories, ranging from the friendliest to the most unique, the winning establishments have been chosen due to their impeccable service and superb offering.
B&B booking and management software supplier and sponsor of the AA B&B Story of the Year, Eviivo, found that in reviews of its top 100 properties guests most frequently cited ‘friendly’ (17.5% of top reviews), ‘comfortable’ (14.5%) and ‘welcome’ (13.5%) when praising an establishment, revealing the importance of these traits to a successful B&B.
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