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.
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.”
AA FRIENDLIEST B&B OF THE YEAR:
Included on the shortlist of the AA Friendliest B&B of the Year, celebrating B&B’s that have distinguished themselves for their exceptional hospitality is The Clydesdale in Paignton, Devon and Lion House Bed and Breakfast in Combe Martin, Devon. The winner is The Hideaway at Windermere in Cumbria.
AA INN OF THE YEAR:
The Farrier – Scarborough, North Yorkshire.
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 the awards website.
