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AA B&B Guide, The Three Chimneys, Colbost, Isle of Skye, Highland Are you looking for a break offering five-Star style but with a cosy, convivial atmosphere? The AA B&B Guide has dozens of guest accommodations that perfectly fit the bill.

The AA has awarded Rosettes to over 170 inns and restaurants with rooms, recognising the special quality of their dining meals. We've selected six of these superb places for you. They combine Star quality and contemporary styling with fantastic food - and a bracing sea breeze to whet your appetite.


AA B&B Guide, The Three Chimneys, Colbost, Isle of Skye, Highland The Three Chimneys
Colbost, Isle of Skye, Highland
A visit to this delightful property and restaurant will make a trip to Skye even more memorable. Shirley Spear's stunning food is the result of a deft approach using quality local ingredients. Breakfast is an impressive array of local fish, meats and cheeses, served with fresh home baking and home-made preserves. The stylish, thoughtfully equipped bedrooms have wonderful views across Loch Dunvegan.
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AA B&B Guide, The Harbour Inn and Restaurant, Bowmore, Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute The Harbour Inn and Restaurant
Bowmore, Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute
Another five-Star restaurant with rooms in the Western Isles, this time on Islay beside Loch Indaal. The humble whitewashed exterior conceals a sophisticated environment that draws discerning travellers from all over the world. The cosy bar is popular with locals, while the smart dining room showcases some of the finest seafood in British waters. Welcoming peat fires burn in cooler months.
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AA B&B Guide, The Harbourmaster, Aberaeron, Ceredigion The Harbourmaster
Aberaeron, Ceredigion
Located right on the harbour, this Grade II listed building was previously the harbourmaster's house. The bedrooms are delightfully furnished and have excellent showers, and the proprietors and staff are very friendly and professional. Dinner and breakfast are top-notch too, the carefully prepared dishes using much local produce.
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AA B&B Guide, Sutherland House, Southwold, Suffolk Sutherland House
Southwold, Suffolk
This delightful 16th-century house is right in the heart of the fashionable town. The property has a wealth of original oak beams, exposed brickwork, fireplaces and two superb ornate plasterwork ceilings. Bedrooms are stylish with coordinated fabrics and many thoughtful touches, while the public rooms include a contemporary restaurant with plush furniture.
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AA B&B Guide, Hambrough, Ventnor, Isle of Wight Hambrough
Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The Victorian villa stands on the hillside above Ventnor and has fantastic views across the English Channel. But don't expect fussy Victoriana inside. Extensive refurbishment has created a stylish modern interior with well-equipped bedrooms. The team's passion for food is clearly evident in the superb cuisine served in the minimalist restaurant.
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AA B&B Guide, The Summer House, Penzance, Cornwall The Summer House
Penzance, Cornwall
The Summer House is in a delightful residential location close to the promenade and harbour. There's a Mediterranean theme inside and out, the walled garden having exotic plantings and attractive blue tables and chairs. Fresh local produce, including lots of fish and seafood, is simply prepared to provide memorable dishes on the daily changing menu, which you can enjoy outside in the summer.
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