Quality Assurance
Scotland’s Star Quality! - A simple, impartial, consistent approach to quality VisitScotland, under the Scottish Tourist Board brand, runs the star grading schemes which assess the quality standards of all types of accommodation and visitor attractions. Get the most out of your golfing trip Be sure to look for the Golfers Welcome  and the Visiting Golfers Welcome £ schemes. These show you what facilities are available at accommodation providers and golf clubs across the country.
The promise of the stars: it is clean, tidy and an acceptable standard Â? Â?Â?
it is a good, all round standard
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it is a very good standard, with attention to detail in every area
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it is excellent – furnished using high quality materials, superb food where provided and friendly, professional service
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an exceptional standard where presentation, ambience, food where provided and service are hard to fault
Because we care Businesses that try to work in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way are graded. Bronze ›,Silver ˆ, or Gold Š. www.green-business.co.uk
Establishments awarded gold stars have consistently achieved the highest levels of excellence within their star grading.
The very best of food and drink EatScotland is a nationwide food Quality Assurance scheme from VisitScotland .
Access all areas The following symbols will help visitors with physical disabilities to decide whether accommodation is suitable:
Those with extra special standards of food are awarded EatScotland Silver or Gold . Look out for the new Scotland’s Best Bars scheme. www.visitscotland.com/foodanddrink
Unassisted wheelchair access Assisted wheelchair access Access for visitors with mobility difficulties
Symbols - Please note you should always check that a particular facility/service is available at the time of booking Ensuite bath and/or shower for all bedrooms Ensuite bath and/ or shower for some bedrooms Private bath and/or shower for all bedrooms Private bath and/ or shower for some bedrooms : Washbasins in bedrooms/ rooms + Hairdryer in bedrooms [ Telephone in bedrooms/ self catering unit \ Payphone available P Television available Q No Television Ground floor bedrooms available / Bed linen provided on request – free or for hire 7 Towels provided on request – free or for hire J Laundry facilities on site Z Washing machine
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Tumble dryer
Eating out facilities within 2 miles or meal service available (Hostel) ] Full alcohol drinks licence/ Licenced bar D Lounge E TV Lounge < Open hearth fire Satellite/Cable TV Â Broadband Â&#x2DC; WiFi iPod docking station w DVD player available { CD player available S Private parking T Limited parking } Disabled parking on site * Garden M Leisure facilities Outdoor swimming pool Indoor swimming pool
Regular live entertainment Games room $ Childrensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; play area Â&#x20AC; Short Breaks Available Credit/debit cards accepted - Property on working farm/croft Pets accepted by arrangement d Building of historic/ literary/architectural interest ~ Gaelic language spoken 0 Additional charge for power/fuel/heating , Not all properties/ caravans have all facilities
Serviced accommodation may also provide the following: N Tea/Coffee making facilities in bedrooms 5 Restaurant ; Evening meal available
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Room service Restricted alcohol drinks licence
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Smoking rooms available Laundry service Porterage Four-poster beds Packed lunches by arrangement Vegetarian diets provided Special diets provided Passenger lift
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Self Catering may also provide the following: Ensuite bath and/or shower room(s) in self catering unit
Non-smoking establishment > Microwave G Dishwasher I Freezer K Domestic help
To find out more about Perthshire go to www.perthshire.co.uk
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