VisitBritain
VisitBritain is the organisation created in 2003 to market Britain to the rest of the world, and England to the British and close European partners. Formed by the merger of the British Tourist Authority and the English Tourism Council, its mission is to build the value of tourism by creating world-class destination brands and marketing campaigns. VisitBritain develops the accommodation schemes, sets the standards, champions the ratings and promotes only quality assessed accommodation in the EnjoyEngland campaigns and all VisitBritain international marketing activities.
EnjoyEngland
EnjoyEngland is the official tourist board for England and the domestic part of VisitBritain. Their mission is to grow the value of tourism throughout the English regions, throughout the year. Their vision is simply to EnjoyEngland. They are responsible for the 560 Tourist Information Centres (TIC) throughout England, all independently staffed by local people, ready to deal with a whole range of queries - to assist in planning your trip and to help you get the most from your destination.
VisitBritain National Quality Assessment Scheme
'Quality in Tourism' provides the assessment of over 23,000 businesses on behalf of VisitBritain. This scheme assesses and grades all self-catering businesses on an annual basis, so that guests can be assured on what to expect and to receive a level of quality that is measured and assessed against national guidelines.
Coombe Cottage has been awarded has consistently been awarded FOUR Stars for the past three years by the VisitBritain inspectors. The inspector reviews a number of detailed factors across five areas against a stringent set of rules, policies and guidelines. Each area is rated individually and collectively this governs the overall rating for a property. The results for Coombe Cottage in the May 2007 Assessment are below.
"A well presented cottage that sits at the higher end of its rating." - Visit Britain Quality Assessment Executive Summary Statement May2007.
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'Families Welcome','Walkers Welcome' and ‘Cyclists Welcome' Specialist Accreditations
The natural beauty of the North Devon is a haven for everyone - old, young, families, walkers and cyclists. Coombe Cottage is delighted to be awarded the specialist VisitBritain Welcome Schemes accreditations, 'Families Welcome', 'Walkers Welcome' and 'Cyclists Welcome'.
These schemes highlight the holiday accommodation that offers facilities or services to welcome certain groups. These assessments are reviewed as part of the annual Quality in Tourism assessment visit. They were developed with expert advice and support from the Countryside Agency and the Youth Hostel Association.
They each give families, walkers and cyclists the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their particular needs.
We already know from our many visitors and the comments left in the guest books that they value the location of our cottages providing them access to a variety of walks and cycle trails for both the novice and families with young children to those requiring more of a challenge.
Details of the full facilities that Coombe Cottage specifically provides for families, walkers and cyclists can be found here.
