Gradings Information

Inspected Accommodation Gradings Schemes

All of our accommodation establishments have now been assessed for a grading or are awaiting grading. Gradings are awarded by either the AA, VisitBritain or a Local Inspection provider such as SECTA Below is a brief explanation of the ratings you will find in our listings.

Hotels:
Visit Britain and AA gradings are from one to five stars.
Representing overall quality, standard of food, levels of service and range of facilities.
Five stars is the highest grade.
Local Inspection - a simple assessment that confirms safety, cleanliness and fitness for purpose.

Guest Accommodation: (for Guest Houses and Bed & Breakfasts)
Visit Britain and AA gradings are from one to stars.
Indicating level of service, standard of food, overall quality and range of facilities offered.
Five stars is the highest grade.
Local Inspection - a simple assessment that confirms safety, cleanliness and fitness for purpose.

Self Catering:
Visit Britain and AA gradings are from one to five stars.
Representing overall quality, standard of furnishing, comfort, equipment.
It also reflects the range of facilities offered by the accommodation.
Five stars is the highest grade.
Local Inspection - a simple assessment that confirms safety, cleanliness and fitness for purpose.

Holiday Parks and Caravanning:
Visit Britain and AA gradings are from one to five stars for three types of site.
These are Holiday, Touring and Camping Parks depending on the type of business.
Five stars is the highest grade.
Local Inspection - a simple assessment that confirms safety, cleanliness and fitness for purpose.

National Accessibility Standard (NAS):
Level 1 Mobility indicates accommodation typically suitable for a person:
With sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps.
But who would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.
Level 2 Mobility indicates accommodation typically suitable for a person:
With restricted walking ability.
Those who may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.

Rosettes:
A grading from one to five Rosettes.
Awarded to accommodation with exceptionally high levels of food service quality.