VISITENGLAND 4 TO 5 STAR SELF-CATERING, VISITENGLAND GOLD AWARD, ELDERLY AND LESS MOBILE, PART-TIME WHEELCHAIR USERS, CYCLISTS WELCOME, WALKERS WELCOME, PETS WELCOME, FAMILIES WELCOME, GREEN TOURISM SILVER

All the national assessing bodies (VisitEngland*, VisitScotland, Visit Wales and the AA) now assess hotels and guest accommodation (including B&Bs) to the same criteria and award one to five stars. The star ratings reflect the overall quality of the experience. When choosing your accommodation look for the Quality Rose, the official marque of the Enjoy England national tourist board rating scheme.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

Gold and silver awards are given to hotels and guest accommodation that provide exceptional quality in all areas but in particular in service and hospitality.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

Excellence in environmental practice
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Green Tourism Business Scheme.

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Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

The Families Welcome scheme will give families the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their particular needs. Simple criteria have been developed which consider the specific requirements of families with children.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

The Welcome Pets scheme will give pet owners (dog, cat or bird owners) the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their and their pet's particular needs. Simple criteria have been developed which consider the specific requirements of owners and their pets.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

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.
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Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those who may need to use a wheelchair some of the time and can negotiate a maximum of three steps.
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.