THE best B&Bs across Britain have been announced in the annual AA B&B Awards.
There are winners named in categories including the friendliest, the most unique and of course, the best breakfast.
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B&Bs applying for AA recognition are visited by an AA inspector, who stay anonymously.
They check for everything from the accommodation and food to the levels of hospitality.
The best B&Bs also offer something unique, from locally sourced breakfasts to hypoallergenic pillows, setting them apart from the rest of the crowd.
Read on to find out who won this year….
AA Friendliest B&B of the Year
Woodlands Farm – Thimbleby, North Yorkshire
The Grade II listed B&B can be found on the edge of the stunning North Yorkshire Moors.
It uses local and seasonal ingredients to create the award-winning breakfast.
AA B&B Story of the Year – sponsored by Eviivo
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Wold View House B&B – Market Rasen, Lincolnshire
Located on top of Bully Hill, the B&B has the stunning view of Lincolnshire Wolds.
Dog lovers can bring their pets as the B&B is animal friendly.
AA Unique B&B of the Year – sponsored by Eviivo
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Brightham House – Salcombe, Devon
This Victorian house has been renovated with personality, thanks to the bold wallpaper used in the dining area and the industrial themed rooms featuring retro fittings.
The breakfast is best enjoyed in the conservatory as the glass ceiling provides natural light throughout.
AA Inn of the Year
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The Swan – Bampton, Devon
The Swan is a cosy B&B, offering good beers and wine in the pub in the front.
Allergy sufferers will also sleep easy thanks to the comfy double beds featuring hypoallergenic pillows.
Breakfast of the Year – Scotland
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Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard – Pitlochry, Perth & Kinross
Found in the heart of Pitlochry, this property also won the Best Guest House in Scotland last year.
Not only do they locally source their breakfast ingredients, but they also offer guests packed lunches and supper hampers to enjoy while exploring the area.
Breakfast of the Year – England
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The Old House at Gotten Manor – Ventnor, Isle of Wight
The 17th-century house has embraced the history of the rooms with antique bathtubs and rustic bedrooms.
With just two rooms available at The Old House, it is a perfectly secluded spot for visiting the island.
Breakfast of the Year – Wales
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Ramsey House – Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Breakfast at Ramsey House is prepared by a Michelin trained chef, with traditional Welsh food on offer.
The rooms themselves have flat screen TVs, white waffle bathrobes and slippers and L’Occitane toiletries.
AA Restaurant with Rooms of the Year
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The Lodge on Loch Goil – Lochgoilhead, Argyll and Bute
Tucked into the head of the Loch, the wooden lodge is easily accessible by train and boat – the Caledonian Sleeper goes there from London.
While the bedrooms are beautiful, book the secluded summer house on the waterfront for some extra privacy.
AA Guest Accommodation of the Year, sponsored by Gilchrist & Soames – Scotland
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Tigh Na Leigh Guest House – Alyth, Perthshire
Standing for The House of the Doctor in Gaelic, the Victorian building was once the home of, well, a doctor.
Now, it’s a luxury guesthouse with just six rooms.
AA Guest Accommodation of the Year – England
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Lindeth Fell Country House – Winderemere, Lancashire
Lindeth Fell overlooks the stunning Lake Windermere thanks to its unique location.
It has just 14 rooms, and has won scores of awards since it was taken over by the Kennedy family in 1984.
AA Guest Accommodation of the Year – Wales
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Ael y Bryn – Crymych, Pembrokeshire
The views of the Preseli mountains are the key attraction for this property, which features a large conservatory.
There’s also a music room, library and an authentic Welsh dinner is available upon request, too.
Britain’s love of B&Bs is celebrated in several awards each year.
Earlier this year, TripAdvisor named a £125-a-night B&B in Torquay, The 25 Boutique B&B, the best in the world.
Sun Online Travel has previously picked out some of the best pubs that are also B&Bs.
