TWO Powys venues have been recognised for their excellence in accommodation and cuisine at a UK-wide awards ceremony.

The AA B&B Awards, celebrating the best B&Bs in the UK and the dedicated teams who run them, recognised the Bear Hotel in Crickhowell and Peterstone Court, near Brecon, at a virtual awards ceremony.

The Bear won the ‘AA Guest Accommodation of the Year’ award for Wales, while Peterstone Court was awarded ‘AA Breakfast of the Year for Wales’, recognising the culinary excellence of B&B breakfasts across the country.

Steve Hindmarsh, co-owner of The Bear, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded AA Guest Accommodation for Wales 2022.

“Recognition must go to all our hard working and loyal staff who have worked relentlessly through the pandemic and its aftermath.”

The team at Peterstone Court said: “We are thrilled to have been once again awarded a AA Breakfast of the Year Award for our fantastic breakfast.

“So, we look forward to welcoming you, and we’re saying thank you very much to the AA for our award.”

Now in its 26th year, the AA B&B Awards cover categories including ‘Friendliest B&B’, ‘Inn of the Year’ and ‘Regional Breakfasts of the Year’.

In the same category as The Bear, Scotland’s award went to the Meikleour Arms in Perth & Kinross, with Highcliffe House in Devon taking home the English title.

In the breakfast category, Scotland’s winner was Arden Country House in West Lothian and in England the award went to Dorset House in Lyme Regis.

The winners of the AA Friendliest B&B of the Year were The Hideaway at Windermere, Cumbria, while the Inn of the Year accolade went to The Farrier in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

Simon Numphud, managing director at AA Media, said: “With the summer holidays fast approaching, we are delighted to reveal the winners of the AA B&B Awards 2022.

“Congratulations to the incredible teams at these establishments, who demonstrate the high standards of hospitality to be found in the UK’s B&Bs. We are proud to award B&Bs that have been offering guests truly outstanding stays, and we are sure holidaymakers will enjoy exploring and staying with them this summer.”

This year’s awards covered four categories and winners have been selected due to their outstanding customer service, culinary merits and excellent hospitality.

For further information on the winners of the AA B&B Awards 2022, visit https://www.ratedtrips.com/travel-ideas/aa-bed-and-breakfasts-of-the-year-2022.