A DALES guest house has been crowned the best in the country at the prestigious AA B&B Awards.

The Old Town Hall in Redmire, near Leyburn won the title of AA Guest Accommodation of the Year for England 2018 after impressing an AA inspector posing as a guest.

Louise Clarke, owner of The Old Town Hall, said: “We are thrilled and honoured to win this prestigious award. “When we moved from York and took over this B&B two and a half years ago, we never imagined we would

be recognised by such a highly regarded organisation for doing something we enjoy.”

Sir Gary Verity, chief executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “To be crowned the best B&B in England at these prestigious awards is fantastic for The Old Town Hall. “Winning on a national level is a brilliant achievement and speaks volumes about the exceptional standard of accommodation on offer in Yorkshire.

“Many congratulations to the owners whose hard work and hospitality have been recognised.”

Simon Numphud, managing director at AA Hotel and Hospitality Services, praised the venue, saying guests can expect ‘warm and genuine hospitality’.