Establishments offering accommodation assessed by the AA are rated under a set of common quality standards agreed VisitScotland and VisitWales). The following are types of establishment classed in the 'Guesthouse' category as defined by the AA:

B&B - Accommodation provided in a private house by the owner for up to six paying guests.
Guest House - Accommodation for more than six paying guests, with the owner and staff providing more services, eg dinner.
Farmhouse - B&B or Guest House accommodation provided on a working farm.
Inn - Accommodation provided in a fully licensed establishment. The bar will be open to non-residents and provide food in the evenings.
Restaurant with Rooms - A restaurant offering a maximum of 12 bedrooms.
Guest Accommodation - Any establishment that meets the minimum entry requirements can choose to use this general category.

The star rating is defined as follows:

5 stars - Awareness of each guest's needs with nothing being too much trouble. All bedrooms are en suite or have a private bathroom (from 1 January 2008). Excellent quality beds and furnishings. Breakfast includes specials/home-made items, high quality ingredients, and fresh local produce.
4 stars - Attentive, more personalised service. At least half of the bedrooms are en suite or have private bathrooms (from 1 Jan 2008). Very good beds and high quality furniture. Breakfast offers a greater choice, and fresh ingredients are cooked and presented with a high level of care.
3 stars - Friendly welcome, and good-quality, well-presented beds and furniture. A choice of good-quality, freshly cooked food is available at breakfast.
2 stars - Courteous service, well-maintained beds, and breakfast prepared with a good level of care.
1 star - Minimum quality requirements for cleanliness, maintenance, hospitality, facilities and services. A cooked or substantial continental breakfast is served in a dining room or eating area, or bedroom only.

Please note that although accommodation may be listed as 'Not rated' this is in no way an indicator that the standards of the accommodation fall below that of those which have been provided with official ratings. Often these establishments will have facilities far exceeding the minimum requirements, but are either awaiting the award of a rating or may have chosen for for a variety of reasons to delay seeking a rating.

Please select from the list below to view all St Ives guesthouse options in the relevant rating category.