Grading info

National Quality Assessment Schemes

VisitBritain and the AA grade establishments offering accommodation using a set of common quality standards agreed by the AA and the UK tourist authorities: VisitBritain, VisitScotland and Wales Tourist Board. The aim is to make accommodation standards easy to understand and to assure you that establishments meet the standard you expect so that you can make a booking, relax and look forward to your stay.

Accommodation providers are given a star rating from 1 to 5 depending on what type of accommodation is assessed. Both 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 awarded to a property, the higher its level of quality.

The following descriptions apply to all types of accommodation and can be used as a general guide to what you can expect.

1 star: Simple, comfortable, no frills

2 star: Well presented and well run

3 star: Good level of quality and comfort

4 star: Excellent standard throughout

5 star: Exceptional with a degree of luxury

For more information on the different national schemes, please choose an option below
- VisitEngland Quality Ratings
- AA Quality Ratings

Local Inspection Schemes

Many local inspection schemes also operate in Devon. All locally inspected accommodation will at least match the standard of the National Scheme One Star; it might well be higher. Each property is assessed for individuality, charm and overall ambience. 

VisitBritain Awards

Gold and Silver Awards are given to Hotels and Guest Accommodation that provide exceptional quality in all areas, in particular in service and hospitality. Rose Awards are given to individual caravans where the overall holiday parks services and facilities provide very good or exceptional levels of quality. 

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.

Rose Award

Caravan Holiday Homes for hire that are of a high standard are recognised by the Rose Award. These can only be found sited on 4 or 5 star Holiday Parks.