The Castle Coaching Inn in Trecastle has been selected for a prestigious award.

The AA awarded the Castle Coaching Inn the Welsh Inn of the Year. This award recognises the best Inns across the UK, that provide excellent accommodation, a great guest experience and often a strong focus on high-quality food and drink.

The annual awards recognise high-quality and diverse accommodation providers across the UK, while also celebrating the people behind them. This year’s awards include 13 categories, with the introduction of the brand-new AA Self Catering of the Year Award.

AA Inspectors highlighted the strength of this year’s winners, who continue to deliver first-class hospitality across a wide range of accommodation styles.

The team at the Castle Coaching Inn said: “This recognition is only possible because of the dedication, care, and hard work shown by our team every day, and we would like to thank each and every one of them for their continued commitment.

“Thank you to all of our loyal customers for your continued support. We hope that this is only the beginning of many exciting things to come.”

Simon Numphud FIH, Managing Director at AA Media, said: “As the staycation market plays an increasingly crucial role in driving British tourism, it is vital to champion and celebrate the independent operators who work tirelessly to make the UK such a compelling travel destination.

“The winners recognised at this year’s AA B&B Awards demonstrate the world-class hospitality, outstanding food and unforgettable guest experiences that are often driven by independent owners whose passion for hospitality, attention to detail and personal approach create the unique and memorable experiences that guests increasingly seek, and which set Britain’s B&B sector apart.”

For three categories, AA Inn of the Year, AA Restaurant with Rooms of the Year and AA Bed and Breakfast of the Year, regional winners have been crowned across England, Scotland and Wales.

Those regional winners will now go forward to compete for the overall UK title in each category.

The overall winners will be announced at the AA Hospitality Awards on Monday 21 September 2026 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London.