Original Cottages Star Grading
There are many factors we consider when grading properties. A simplified overview is provided below and is intended as an indication only.
Please refer to each individual property description for full details of the current provision of facilities at a property.
3 Star Award
The property will be well presented as above and offering a good to very good overall standard of quality with equipment and furnishings in a comfortable and good condition.
A good standard of maintenance and condition should be evident and bed linen provided with all beds made up on arrival.
4 Star Award
The property will be well presented as above and all bed spaces will be in bedrooms unless advertised as a studio.
Accommodation will offer a very good to excellent overall standard of quality with equipment and furnishings presented in a comfortable and very good condition, in full working order and well maintained. Bed linen and towels will be included in the cost of the holiday.
5 Star Award
The property will be presented as above and all bed spaces will be in bedrooms. Accommodation will offer a very good to excellent overall standard of quality. Equipment and furnishings will be of high standards in the overall fabric of the building, internally and externally, together with excellent standards of guest services.
Gold Awards
Is awarded to properties which achieve some of the highest percentages in 3 – 5 star ratings, recognising the level of standard, as well as having met all the minimum entry requirements.
Platinum Award
Given to a few outstanding 5 star properties - the highest accolade available and only awarded to those properties that meet exacting high standards.
The property would need to meet all 5 star Minimum entry requirements, the five additional features from the list above, plus 3 additional features from the following list:
Swimming pool - exclusive unrestricted use, wired-in sound system, cinema room/cinema system, small gym - exclusive unrestricted use, 50" plus UHD Smart TV or OLED TV, Media Package or a games room - well equipped and exclusive with unrestricted use.
Grading TBC
These are new properties that have committed to the grading scheme where grading has not yet taken place. They will have been visited by our own team and should you require information on the anticipated grading please do give us a call.
