Three Devon B&Bs shine in AA B&B Awards
AA Hotel & Hospitality Services has today announced the winners of the AA B&B Awards in a virtual ceremony, recognising the UK’s top B&Bs and the dedicated teams who run them. Now in their 26th year, the AA B&B Awards cover categories including Friendliest B&B, Inn of the Year and Regional Breakfasts of the Year.
In Devon, Highcliffe House in Lynton has won the AA Guest Accommodation of the Year award for England, while Lion House Bed and Breakfast in Combe Martin and The Clydesdale in Paignton have been shortlisted for the AA Friendliest B&B of the Year award, recognising outstanding B&Bs that have distinguished themselves for their exceptional hospitality.
Simon Numphud, Managing Director at AA Media said: “With the summer holidays fast approaching, we are delighted to reveal the winners of the AA B&B Awards 2022. Congratulations to the incredible teams at these establishments, who demonstrate the high standards of hospitality to be found in the UK’s B&Bs. We are proud to award B&Bs that have been offering guests truly outstanding stays, and we are sure holidaymakers will enjoy exploring and staying with them this summer.”
The winners of the 2022 AA B&B Awards are:
AA FRIENDLIEST B&B OF THE YEAR
The Hideaway at Windermere – Windermere, Cumbria
Richard and Lisa Gornall, Proprietors of The Hideaway, said: “Team Hideaway are absolutely delighted to have received the award of The AA Friendliest B&B of the Year 2022. We are extremely proud of our amazing team who work so hard and keep smiling each and every day; without them this would not have been possible. We are very grateful to Team Hideaway, our Customers and the AA, for their continued support.”
In addition to The Hideaway, the AA has revealed the shortlist of the AA Friendliest B&B of the Year, celebrating nine outstanding B&Bs that have distinguished themselves for their exceptional hospitality:
Lion House Bed and Breakfast – Combe Martin, Devon
The Clydesdale – Paignton, Devon
The Edwardene – Keswick, Cumbria
The Chudleigh – Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
The Forest – Dorridge, West Midlands
Kingsway Guest House – Edinburgh
Moor of Rannoch Restaurant & Rooms - Rannoch Station, Perth & Kinross
Hearth at The Old Mill Inn Brodie – Forres, Moray
AA INN OF THE YEAR
The Farrier – Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Danielle Bushby, Owner of The Farrier, said of their win: “I am honoured and proud to accept this prestigious award from the AA. In 2015 my family and I began a restoration project that would ultimately take three years, but give a new heart to the old soul that was the rather tired, closed down, public house in our village. As we approach our fourth year of trading, I can honestly say that back then we would never have dared to dream that we were capable of what we have achieved and receiving this award has really confirmed for us that everyone’s hard work and determination to go above and beyond, in every aspect of our business, is truly paying off. This is a huge achievement for the whole team at The Farrier and we are all thrilled and excited to be the very grateful recipient of the AA’s Inn of the Year Award 2022.”
AA GUEST ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR
SCOTLAND
Meikleour Arms – Meikleour, Perth & Kinross
Claire Mercer Nairne, Owner of Meikleour Estate, said: “It is such an honour to receive the coveted AA Scotland Guest Accommodation of the Year. Everyone at the Meikleour Arms is over the moon and we are so proud of our team who always go the extra mile to make every stay a special one. As we are launching some exciting new accommodation, we would like to say a huge thank you to the AA for their invaluable support and advice throughout our journey.”
ENGLAND
Highcliffe House – Lynton, Devon
Robert Walshe, Owner at Highcliffe House, commented: “We are deeply honoured to be awarded the 2022 AA Guest Accommodation of the Year for England. Intelligent luxury is all about thinking about what really is special for our guests, what's different, and to give them a surprise that they are not used to.”
WALES
The Bear – Crickhowell, Powys
Steve Hindmarsh, Co-Owner of The Bear, commented: “We are delighted to have been awarded AA Guest Accommodation for Wales 2022. Recognition must go to all our hard working and loyal staff who have worked relentlessly through the pandemic and its aftermath.”
AA BREAKFAST OF THE YEAR
SCOTLAND
Arden Country House – Linlithgow, West Lothian
Beth Cruickshank from Arden Country House said: “To say I'm surprised and delighted to have been awarded the AA Breakfast of the Year Award for Scotland is an understatement. Thank you to the AA for the wonderful surprise, beautiful award and a very special thank you to our wonderful AA Inspector for nominating us, we are thrilled to accept."
ENGLAND
Dorset House – Lyme Regis, Dorset
Lyn Martin, Owner and Chef of Dorset House, commented: “We’re so incredibly proud to receive this accolade from such a prestigious body – it really makes all of the hard work worthwhile. We’re so lucky to have an amazing network of local food producers and love the creativity in creating our daily breakfast menus so it’s lovely for this award to spotlight the passionate food culture of the South West.”
WALES
Peterstone Court – Brecon, Powys
The team at Peterstone Court said: “We are thrilled to have been once again awarded a AA Breakfast of the Year Award for our fantastic breakfast. So we look forward to welcoming you, and we’re saying thank you very much to the AA for our award.”
This year’s awards cover four categories and winners have been selected due to their outstanding customer service, culinary merits and excellent hospitality.
For further information on the winners of the AA B&B Awards 2022, please visit:https://www.ratedtrips.com/travel-ideas/aa-bed-and-breakfasts-of-the-year-2022
