All accommodation promoted by the Council through it’s visit south devon website and through its other tourism publicity must be graded through one of the nationally recognised rating schemes. It is also a condition to join our Green Tourism Business Scheme. This ruling means that we can participate in county, regional, national and international marketing campaigns, organised by the “official” tourism authorities.
It is well worth bearing in mind that the fee for the grading is not just to cover the cost of the inspection visit, but there are additional marketing benefits that come with each organisation’s package that makes it an investment well worth considering.
- Serviced Accommodation which includes hotels, B&Bs and Guesthouses is covered by Visit Britain and the AA .
- Camping and Caravanning Accommodation is covered by Visit Britain and the AA
- Self Catering Accommodation is covered by Visit Britain.
To find out more about each scheme click through to the following sites
What gradings mean
- Hotels (Star Rating) - usually larger establishments offering a defined set of services and facilities. (1 – 5 stars)
- Guest Accommodation (Diamond Rating) - usually smaller establishments including smaller hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, farmhouses and inns. (1 – 5 diamonds)
- Hostels (Star Rating) - serviced and/or self-catering accommodation in hostels, backpackers hotels and camping barns. (1 – 5 stars)
- Self-Catering (Star Rating) - cottages, houses, flats and apartments. (1 – 5 stars)
- Holiday Parks (Star Rating) - caravan, camping, touring and chalet parks. (1 – 5 stars)
- Holiday Villages (Star Rating) - as for Holiday Parks, but also offering extensive leisure facilities, food outlets and entertainment opportunities. (1 – 5 stars)
- National Accessible Scheme - rating for mobility (4 Levels), hearing and visual impairments.
