More than 3,000 B&Bs in Britain and Ireland rated for quality by travel professionals

All of the establishments featured have been inspected and graded with one to five stars for quality by the AA's experts. Gold Stars indicate Highly Commended establishments--the very best places within three, four, and five star ratings. Useful symbols highlight the best breakfasts and evening meals, plus there are up-to-date details of room rates, family and ground floor accommodations, parking, and credit card information to accompany the establishment descriptions.