RATINGS EXPLAINED

All Members are rated by the AA or Visit Britain from 1 star to 5 star, 5 star being the highest

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.

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 Accommodation
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
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.