Quality Assessment Scheme – star rating


What is quality assessment?
When you see a quality assessment logo (EnjoyEngland and star grading) next
to your chosen accommodation, it means an official Quality Assessor has
visited the accommodation and given it an independent and trustworthy
assessment.
Who does it?
VisitBritain, VisitScotland, VisitWales and the AA
(Automobile Association) carry out Quality Assessment in Britain. They all use
the same rigorous criteria and all make reliable and impartial assessments.
How is accommodation graded?
They are given a 1 - 5 star rating depending on what type of
accommodation is assessed. All the assessing bodies use the
same star rating criteria when they assess all
types of accommodation
The number of stars gives you an indication of accommodation standard, cleanliness,
ambience, hospitality, service and food. Generally, the more
stars the higher the level of quality.
What do the different ratings mean?
As many different types of accommodation are assessed under the rating
schemes – from the metro hotel to the country farmhouse and even narrowboats
– and because there are a number of organisations that carry out
assessments, we have put together the following guide to help you understand
the rating schemes ‘at a glance’.
The following descriptions give you an
idea of what you can expect from all types of accommodation. Use it as a
general guide.
Generic Guide
Simple, comfortable, no frills

Exceptional with a degree of luxury
Awards Schemes
Gold and Silver Awards are given to Guest Accommodation that
provides exceptional quality in all areas, in particular in service and
hospitality.
Silver Award
This award is given to Hotels and Guest Accommodation. It reflects a high
level of quality, comfort and cleanliness in bedrooms and bathrooms with
very good levels of customer care and food provision.
Gold Award
This award is given Hotels and Guest Accommodation. It reflects a
very high level of quality. Properties achieving the Gold Award have
exceptional levels of quality, comfort and cleanliness in bedrooms and
bathrooms, and outstanding levels of customer care and food.
Acknowledgement: The information above has been adapted from the Visit
Britain Website, where all officially graded accommodation in Britain can be
searched
for online
Minehead Hotels Association
Members are invited to join the Association after they are
indepedently graded by VB or the AA as guest accommodation providers and
have paid an annual membership fee. The Association meets regularly to
exchange information about the business of offering accommodation in
Minehead and to keep members aware of developments locally and in the
industry as a whole. The Association promotes the guest accommodations of
its members in various ways including this Website. The Association monitors
developments in Minehead that could affect its amenity for visitors and
guests and represent the interest of tourists in the town. Guests staying
in member's accommodation can be sure that their hosts are
knowledgeable about the town and surroundings (Exmoor National Park and West
Somerset Coast) and are also aware of events and activities of interest in
the locality.
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Hotel establishments
Bethany
Guest House|
Dunkery
Lodge |
Glendower
House |
Kenella
House |
Marston
Lodge Hotel |
Montrose Guest House |
Oakfield
House |
Parks
Guest House |
Promenade
Hotel |
Sunfield
|
Tranmere
House |
Tregonwell
House