The AA has revealed its list of “ultimate B&Bs” at its annual online awards, celebrating those across the UK who have gone “above and beyond” in the industry.
Now in its 28th year, the 2024 AA B&B Awards saw its team of expert inspectors recognise the best-of-the-best across the bed and breakfast scene in England, Wales and Scotland.
Individuality, the standard of housekeeping and the all-important breakfast, are just some areas the AA’s experts used to decide the winners. The Association said “excellent levels of hospitality and attentive service” are also at the heart of the guest experience for each of the winners.
Categories include Inn of the Year, Bed and Breakfast of the Year and Restaurant with Rooms of the Year with winners representing England, Scotland and Wales in each category. Spanning every corner of the UK, winners included The Auld Kirk, in Ballater, to Y Talbot, Tregaron and Boys Hall, in Kent.
Simon Numphud, managing director at AA Hotel and Hospitality Services, said: “This year we have a very rich B&B scene across the UK, showcasing an extraordinary level of individuality and the very highest standards of hospitality.
“The calibre of the nine worthy winners represents the very best from across Scotland, Wales and England. With so many to choose from, holidaymakers can explore Britain, enjoying a comfortable sleep and delicious breakfast in an array of B&Bs wherever they decide to go.”
The winners of the AA B&B Awards 2024 are:
AA INN OF THE YEAR
ENGLAND
The Cartford Inn, Little Ecclestone, Lancashire
SCOTLAND
Kildrummy Inn, Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire
WALES
Y Talbot, Tregaron, Ceredigion
AA RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS OF THE YEAR
ENGLAND
Boys Hall, Ashford, Kent
SCOTLAND
Mingary Castle, Kilchoan, Highland
WALES
The Checkers, Montgomery, Powys
AA BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE YEAR
ENGLAND
Mallard Grange, Ripon, North Yorkshire
SCOTLAND
The Auld Kirk, Ballater, Aberdeenshire
WALES
Bryn Derwen, Llandudno, Conwy