accommodation facilities guide

All the accommodation featured in this brochure has been inspected and graded for quality on an annual basis. It complies with the Visit Wales own grading schemes and that of the Automobile Association (AA).

Visit Wales

An exceptional overall level of quality, with the highest standards throughout including cleanliness, maintenance, range of equipment and guest care. Outstanding attention to detail with many personal touches.

An excellent overall level of quality with greater attention to detail. High standards of cleanliness. Layout of property more likely to be designed with guest comfort in mind.

A very good quality overall, with very good standards of cleanliness. Ample space and good quality furniture and fittings.

A good overall quality in most aspects of the property. A good standard of cleanliness and maintenance.

Fair to good quality overall, with furniture, furnishings and fittings all in sound condition and offering a good standard of cleanliness.

It's important to bear in mind that the Star Grade takes into account the nature of the property and expectation of the guests - so a farmhouse is just as entitled to Five Stars as a country hotel, as long as what it offers is of the highest quality.

Hotels, Guest Houses and B&Bs

It's important to bear in mind that the Star Grade takes into account the nature of the property and expectation of the guests - so a farmhouse is just as entitled to Five Stars as a country hotel, as long as what it offers is of the highest quality.

Self-Catering Accommodation

The grades reflect the overall quality of furnishings and decoration, not the range of facilities. So a small cottage can achieve a top grade if what it offers, although limited in range, is of a very high standard.

Caravan and Holiday Home Parks

Holiday Park - for holiday caravans, but MAY also provide touring/camping facilities.
Touring Park - for touring caravans and possibly camping; no static holiday caravans.
Camping Park - for tented accommodation only.
Holiday and Touring Park
Touring and Camping Park

AA Star Grading Schemes
The scheme rates hotels from one to five stars. For guest houses and other small establishments, one to five diamonds are used. This scheme is based more on the provision of facilities and services than the Visit Wales star grades, which are based primarily on quality.

Accommodating Visitors with Disabilities
Visit Wales no longer features the old National Accessibility Scheme symbols, as they are open to interpretation.Instead it recommends that all tourism operators make available an "Access Statement"for potential visitors.Businesses using a verified Access Statement are denoted by the symbol above.

Prices
For B&B, all prices are per person per night. Maximum and minimum prices will reflect single occupancy charges, size of room, facilities and time of year. Short break rates are for two nights' dinner, B&B.

For Self-Catering Holiday Cottages and Apartments, rates are quoted per property per week or short break (2-4 days).

For Caravan & Camping Parks, rates for caravan goliday home rental are per unit per week or short break (2-4 days). Touring caravan and camping park rates are for two people and their caravan, motor home or tent per night.

Please check the exact cost of your requirements so that charges are clearly understood by all concerned. Every care is taken in compiling this brochure but no liability can be accepted for any statements made. Welcome Host Customer Care.

Taste of Wales
Taste of Wales is a sign of quality.

Welcome Host
Customer care is our top priority. It's what the Visit Wales Welcome Host scheme is all about. Open to everyone from hotel staff to taxi drivers, the scheme places the emphasis on hospitality and first-class service. Welcome Host badge or certificate holders are part of a tradition of friendliness. A Welcome Host 'Gold Award' means that at least 90% of staff are participants.

Walkers and Cyclists Welcome
Places which have undertaken to provide features which walkers and cyclists always find welcome - drying facilities for wet clothes and boots, secure lockable areas for bikes, adequate storage space for rucksacks, packed lunches and so on.

Notice to Readers
Every care is taken in compiling this information, but no liability can be accepted for any statements made. Whilst information may be correct at time of publishing, circumstances may alter. Any persons wishing to avail themselves of any of the facilities advertised are advised to verify locally whether such facilities are currently available in order to avoid disappointment.