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Daily Record
17-07-2025
- Daily Record
Scotland's best bed and breakfasts crowned by AA as island B&B named 'friendliest'
Prizes were also handed out to the country's number one inn and restaurant with rooms. Scotland's best restaurant with rooms, bed and breakfast, and inn have been named by the AA. A B&B on a Scottish island was also crowned the country's "friendliest". On Tuesday, July 15, The AA revealed the winners of the annual AA B&B Awards. The awards celebrate the best bed and breakfasts, inns, and restaurants with rooms across the UK. The overall Bed and Breakfast of the Year Scotland prize went to The Townhouse in Perth. The traditional Georgian terraced venue has also received five AA Gold Stars. All of the rooms at the bed and breakfast showcase a Georgian and Deco style, featuring antique furnishings alongside modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and flatscreen Smart TVs. Meanwhile, among The Townhouse's breakfast offerings are omelettes, fried, scrambled, or poached eggs, and fresh fruit salad with mint and honey. The AA singled out The Townhouse's "luxurious beds" and "professional and attentive service". The judges also praised the rooms' "great views over the picturesque South Inch Park". Elsewhere, Broad Bay House on the Isle of Lewis was named Scotland's Friendliest B&B of the Year. The bed and breakfast has also received five AA Gold Stars. Broad Bay House includes four luxury en-suite guest rooms, all of which come with a flatscreen Smart TV, a Bose Bluetooth speaker, a DVD player, and more. It also offers three-course evening meals made with locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. The AA praised the venue for its "service, simplicity and style", as well as its "special" hospitality. Additionally, the inspectors said that guests are "guaranteed to have an extraordinary experience". The winner of the AA Restaurant with Rooms of the Year Scotland award is The Dipping Lugger in Ullapool. The restaurant, which sits on the shore of Loch Broom, also holds five AA Gold Stars and three AA Rosettes. The Dipping Lugger is an 18th-century former manse with a nautical theme that serves up a tasting menu showcasing seafood dishes such as scallop and langoustine. Meanwhile, it features three guest rooms with views out over Loch Broom towards the mountains. The AA praised the venue as a "wonderful restaurant". The judges also stated that it offers "the highest levels of service and hospitality backed up with a stunning dining experience". The Dipping Lugger co-owner Robert Hicks stated: "The Scottish restaurant with rooms of the year means so much to us, especially when we live so far away from everyone." The winner of the AA Inn of the Year Scotland award is The Colintraive in the Argyll village of Colintraive. The inn, which also has four Silver Stars and one AA Rosette, features a restaurant, a pub, and rooms. Finally, Roskhill House in Dunvegan earned the title of AA Best Breakfast of the Year. Judges praised the guest house on the Isle of Skye for its "fully vegetarian" breakfast, which features freshly baked cakes, fruit, and "seasonal treats". See below for the full list of Scottish winners at The AA B&B Awards 2025. More information can be found on The AA website. Scottish winners at The AA B&B Awards 2025 AA Restaurant with Rooms of the Year Scotland — The Dipping Lugger, Ullapool AA Inn of the Year Scotland — The Colintraive, Colintraive AA Bed and Breakfast of the Year Scotland — The Townhouse, Perth AA Best Breakfast of the Year — Roskhill House, Dunvegan AA Friendliest B&B of the Year — Broad Bay House, Isle of Lewis
North Wales Live
16-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Live
Former Royal bolt-hole named best in Wales in AA awards
The AA has announced the winners of its 2025 B&B Awards - which includes a former Royal bolt-hole in Gwynedd. The awards honour the top places to stay across the UK that continue to set the benchmark for excellence in British hospitality. Now in its 29th year, the AA B&B Awards celebrate establishments that go the extra mile, from meticulous housekeeping and memorable breakfasts to authentic service and unforgettable stays. This year's winners impressed AA inspectors with their individuality, attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to guest experience. There were awards for the different UK nations with a location in Gwynedd named the best AA Restaurant with Rooms of the Year in Wales. A pub in Mid-Wales was named the best Inn. Simon Numphud, Managing Director at AA Hotel & Hospitality Services , said: 'These awards shine a light on the brilliant people and places that make Britain's B&B scene truly world class. . Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox "Whether it's a warm welcome in Scotland, a design-led retreat in England, or a culinary gem in Wales, this year's winners represent everything that's special about independent UK hospitality. They go beyond offering a bed for the night - they offer character, comfort and care that stays with you long after check-out.' Wales winners AA Restaurant with Rooms - Wales: Plas Dinas Country House, Bontnewydd, near Caernarfon What judges said: 'Plas Dinas Country House nestles between the Snowdonia (Eryri) mountains and the Irish Sea; an idyllic setting with stunning views. Located in beautiful grounds, this delightful Grade-II listed building dates to the mid-17th century. Featuring beautiful grounds and an award-winning restaurant, and formerly the home of the Armstrong-Jones family, it offers ten individually styled bedrooms in historic yet relaxed surroundings. "Take a stroll round the estate or sit by the roaring log fire in the drawing room on a cold winter's day. Each room has recently been redesigned to represent the person or role within the Armstrong-Jones family that they represent. The Princess Margaret Suite has been recently redesigned and features wedding memorabilia from her wedding to Lord Snowdon.' AA Inn of the Year - Wales: The Nags Head Inn, Montgomery, Powys Judges said: "Once a coaching inn, the Grade II listed Nags Head but has been bought right up to date to offer modern accommodation. A warm welcome is assured from the friendly team here. Log fires in the winter and a sunny terrace for alfresco dining make this a great destination at any time of the year. A range of imaginative dishes including their own take on pub classics is on offer. To complement the food, a range of local beers is stocked in addition to a well-chosen wine list.' AA Bed and Breakfast of the Year - Wales: Ramsey House, St Davids, Pembrokeshire Judges said: 'Ramsey House offers the ideal combination of professional management and the warmth of a family-run establishment. The property is quietly located on the outskirts of St Davids and is surrounded by unspoilt countryside. It provides modern, well-equipped bedrooms, with en suite bathrooms, along with a good range of welcome extras. The award-winning breakfast provides a choice of home-made items, including breads and preserves.'
The Irish Sun
15-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
The best B&B in England has been revealed – it's right by the seaside and even Joanna Lumley has stayed there
THE AA has announced the winners of its 2025 B&B Awards - and taking the top spot is a quirky venue in the south west. Located on the English Riviera, The 25 Boutique B&B in Torquay, Devon is located moments away (a 10-minute walk) from the sandy beach of Torre Abbey Sands. Advertisement 3 Located on the English Riviera, The 25 Boutique B&B in Torquay, Devon has been named the best B&B by the AA Credit: The 25 3 The B&B boasts a number of different rooms and suites all named after local beaches Credit: The 25 A little further and guests will reach a bustling harbour full of extravagant boats and the town centre too. Named the best bed and breakfast of the year, the AA said: "After nearly a decade, The 25 Boutique B&B is still very much on top of its game, an engaging fusion of comfort, quality and hospitality, all of which combine to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling guest experience. They added: "Breakfast remains a tour de force." Inside the B&B, guests will find a number of differently designed bedrooms and suites - all named after local beaches. Advertisement Read more on travel inspo In the Torre Suite (named after Torre Abbey Sands), a faux zebra named Frank hangs over the orange bed. In the Shoalstone Suite (named after Shoalstone Beach), there is a king-size bed and a glittery wall. This room was even stayed in by Joanna Lumley as well. There is then also the Advertisement Most read in News Travel The rooms all have ensuites, free WiFi and fridges with fresh milk and bottled water, Netflix and air conditioning - for when it is especially warm. The B&B also features an outdoor terrace, where guests can relax on sofas with a drink from the 'honesty bar'. The Sun's Travel Editor Lisa Minot shares her top tips when flying hand luggage only In the morning, guests can also enjoy a full English breakfast. One recent guest said: "The most amazingly elegant B&B I've ever stayed in. It was faultless from start to finish." Advertisement Another said: "The decor was impeccable, delivered with imagination and a quirky flair that sets the accommodation apart. "Everything is five star - exceptionally comfortable bed, amazing lighting, a separate lounge, separate TV's, separate Alexas and an en-suite that even had a TV in the shower!" The five-star B&B was opened back in 2015 by Andy and Julian - who previously ran a successful country house hotel in North Wales. The B&B is adults-only and a room can be found for £287.30 for two adults for two nights (minimum stay). Advertisement The B&B makes a great base for exploring south Devon's beaches and Torquay's neighbouring towns - including Paignton, All the winners of the AA B&B Awards 2025 THESE are the top B&Bs across the UK according to the AA Hospitality Awards: AA INN OF THE YEAR England: The George Inn, Norton St Philip, Somerset Scotland: The Colintraive, Isle of Bute, Argyll & Bute Wales: The Nags Head Inn, Montgomery, Powys AA RESTAURANT WITH ROOMS OF THE YEAR England: Restaurant Interlude, Lower Beeding, West Sussex Scotland: The Dipping Lugger, Ullapool, Highland Wales: Plas Dinas Country House, Bontnewydd, Caernarfon AA BED AND BREAKFAST OF THE YEAR England: The 25 Boutique B&B, Torquay, Devon Scotland: The Townhouse, Perth, Perth & Kinross Wales: Ramsey House, St Davids, Pembrokeshire AA BEST BREAKFAST OF THE YEAR Roskhill House, Dunvegan, Highland AA SUSTAINABLE CHAMPION OF THE YEAR The Riverside at Aymestrey, Aymestrey, Herefordshire AA FRIENDLIEST B&B OF THE YEAR Broad Bay House, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides Plus, the 3 The B&B is adults-only and a room can be found for £287.30 for two adults for two nights Credit: The 25 Advertisement
