TREVIGUE, the popular B&B in Crackington Haven, have received an award for being finalists in the AA Friendliest Bed and Breakfast Award 2016.

Gayle and Isabelle Crocker from Trevigue were among the 23 finalists who were nominated by AA inspectors, who inspect and rate over 2,300 bed and breakfasts throughout the country.

The awards, presented at the annual ceremony at the London Landmark Hotel, include guest accommodation for England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, as well as the awards for Funkiest Bed and Breakfast and Friendliest Bed and Breakfast.

Trevigue is a 16th Century ancient farmhouse, built around a cobbled courtyard between Crackington Haven and Boscastle, and was mentioned in the Doomsday book.

Guests staying in one of the four en-suite rooms benefit from a large sitting room and a spacious dining room.

The National Trust acquired the farm in 1975, and the Crokcer family were chosen as long-term tenants.

Previously, the farm was privately owned but was left in a poor state, and it took the family 40 years to bring it to the standard that it is now.

Gayle and Henry are passionate about providing guests with the finest accommodation, local Cornish food and a warm, genuine greeting.

Peter Laigaard Jenson, head of AA Hotel and Hospitality Services, said: “It is an absolute pleasure to celebrate and recognise all of our 2016 AA Bed and Breakfast award winners here in London.

“To run a bed and breakfast is a very personal thing, and it takes a lot of dedication as well as passion, and with such great establishments from all over the United Kingdom, it only confirms the strength and depth that the B&B market has to offer.

“Each of these B&Bs offer great hospitality and are passionate about giving their guests the best possible experience during their stay.”

Gayle added: “Our life goal is to run a bed and breakfast where people feel happy. We are over the moon to be nominated for the AA friendliest B&B award 2016.”