Awards for Monkhouse Hill Cottages

VisitEngland 4 to 5 Star Self-catering

All the national assessing bodies (VisitEngland*, VisitScotland, Visit Wales and the AA) now assess hotels and guest accommodation (including B&Bs) to the same criteria and award one to five stars. The star ratings reflect the overall quality of the experience. When choosing your accommodation look for the Quality Rose, the official marque of the Enjoy England national tourist board rating scheme.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

VisitEngland Gold Award

Gold and silver awards are given to hotels and guest accommodation that provide exceptional quality in all areas but in particular in service and hospitality.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

Green Tourism Gold Award

Excellence in environmental practice

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Green Tourism Business Scheme.

VisitEngland Cyclists Welcome

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

VisitEngland Walkers Welcome

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

VisitEngland Families Welcome

The Families Welcome scheme will give families the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their particular needs. Simple criteria have been developed which consider the specific requirements of families with children.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

VisitEngland Pets Welcome

The Welcome Pets scheme will give pet owners (dog, cat or bird owners) the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their and their pet's particular needs. Simple criteria have been developed which consider the specific requirements of owners and their pets.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

Older and less mobile

Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but who would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

AIM Cumbria

Accredited in Meetings (AIM) is the accreditation scheme for the meetings industry fully endorsed in England by VisitBritain. It is designed to improve standards in business tourism and help meetings organisers find the very best of venues, suppliers and services, whether planning a meeting for 6 or a conference space for over 1000. AIM Cumbria is the result of Cumbria Tourism being the first official licensed partner to the Meetings Industry Association for AIM.

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed Accessibility Information provides a list of available facilities and services, highlighted as being of key importance by disabled people.  Along with Access Statements, which provide a fuller written description of accessibility, it can help people with access needs make an informed choice as to whether accommodation, attractions, food & drink or shopping establishments meet their needs.