Masham B&B is named the best in the world - PLUS 10 more great places to stay in North Yorkshire

• Millgate misses out on top spot in last year's awards

Millgate B&B, in Masham, beat competition from around the globe in the 2015 Travellers' Choice awards.

Sue Burrell, who owns Millgate B&B with husband Andrew, said: "We're thrilled to be named the number one B&B in the world.

"The fact that this award stems from our guests' feedback makes it even more special, because the reviews we've received on TripAdvisor have really helped our business thrive."

"We were under strict instructions not to share the news with anyone until TripAdvisor made the announcement at 5am this morning.

"I was all ready to tweet that we'd been voted the best in the world when my iPad pinged at 5.09am to say we'd received a booking and pinged again a few minutes later."

"Since then we haven't stopped but it's just fantastic. We love what we do and wouldn't have it any other way."

The awards were based on millions of reviews left over the past year by holidaymakers on the travel website TripAdvisor.

Lawton Court Hotel, in Llandudno, came first in the World's Top 10 Bargain Hotels category, with reviews praising the owners, staff, food, seafront location, views and cleanliness.

It also received second place in the World's Top 10 Small Hotels and came fourth in the world for service.

James Kay, a TripAdvisor spokesman, said: "These awards recognise the finest hotels across the globe, according to those that really matter - the guests themselves.

"This year is particularly good news for the UK hotel industry, with the UK home to more of the world's best rated properties than other country."

Millgate B&B scooped top place in the World's Top 10 B&Bs. It has received more than 350 excellent reviews on the site, with one reviewer describing it as the "best B&B we have ever been to".

One recent review said: "Wonderful owners who couldn't help us enough, fresh scones on arrival, beautifully decorated, the breakfast was delicious (especially the specials!), perfect location, wonderful experience!! We will definitely be going back again in the future.”

NORTH YORKSHIRE TOURISM BOOMING

AS WELL as having the world’s number one B&B, North Yorkshire boasts another eight winners in TripAdvisor’s accommodation awards.

North Yorkshire’s tourism industry has proved it has some of the best accommodation in the country – if not the world - after receiving numerous rankings in the 2015 Travellers’ Choice awards. 

Just down the road from Millgate B&B, Swinton Park, also near Masham, was named 19th in the UK's top hotels, while Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate scooped the accolade of being named third best hotel in the UK and was also named in Europe’s top 25. 

The Glen-Lyn Bed & Breakfast in Robin Hood's Bay was named 21st in Europe and 11th in the UK, while Moor View Bed and Breakfast in Clapham is named 16th in the UK.

Within the Bargain category, Fairhaven Country Guest House in Goathland on the North York Moors is 9th in the UK, also claiming 23rd position in the UK Small hotels list. Easthill Farm House, in Thornton-Le-Dale, near Pickering is the UK’s 22nd best Bargain hotel and Yorebridge House in Bainbridge comes 18th in the UK for Romance and 21st for luxury.

The raft of awards puts North Yorkshire among the top three best performing counties alongside London and Lancashire.

10 OTHER FIVE-STAR B&Bs IN BEAUTIFUL NORTH YORKSHIRE
Comments from TripAdvisor reviews

• Glen-Lyn Bed & Breakfast, Robin Hood's Bay: “We just keep coming back.”
• Laburnum House, Thirsk: “Truly excellent.”
• The Castle House, Richmond: “Best B&B I’ve ever stayed in.”
• The Old Coach House, Ripon: “Unforgettable stay.”
• Clyde House, Leyburn: “Top drawer.”
• Loxley House, Hawes: “A real gem.”
• Thorngarth Country Guest House, Ingleton: “Welcoming.”
• Millgate House, Richmond: “Oasis of tranquillity.”
• Dillons of Whitby: “Excellent hosts.”
• Saxon Villa, Robin Hood’s Bay: “No better place to stay.”