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The best B&B in England has been revealed – it's right by the seaside and even Joanna Lumley has stayed there

Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) 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. 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. 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 Broadsands Room, Oddicombe Room , Goodrington Room and Watcombe Suite. 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." 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). The B&B makes a great base for exploring south Devon's beaches and Torquay's neighbouring towns - including Paignton, Brixham, Babbacombe and Newton Abbot. 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 Here are the best B&Bs from last year's AA awards. Plus, the huge new knight-themed hotel at a UK castle – and guests can dine in a medieval banquet hall.