An award-winning guesthouse in a popular British seaside town is once again celebrating after being named one of the very best in the world.
The Toulson Court B&B in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, has come out on top in the Tripadvisor annual Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025.
Based on user experiences and positive reviews, the accommodation has been awarded the Best Bed and Breakfast in Europe and Best Bed and Breakfast in the UK for the fifth year running and is the fourth Best Bed and Breakfast in the World.
Married couple James and Angela Rusden run the B&B and hold the record for having previously been crowned the "best B&B in the world" for three consecutive years.
Married couple James and Angela Rusden run the B&B
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Angela told GB News: "It's just amazing to look at the awards we have been given when we are just a small B&B in Scarborough, run by just James and me, giving you that personal touch.
"The top three in the world are all beautiful hotels in Bali, Vietnam and Morocco all in the Bed and Breakfast/Inns category.
"It's amazing to think that a small B&B in Scarborough can compete with these at this level.
"We have also been awarded the 'Best of the Best' award, which is the top one per cent in the world for the sixth year running.
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One of the rooms available at the Scarborough B&B
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"We are delighted with the results and would like to thank all our wonderful guests for your ongoing support and wonderful reviews, and are looking forward to seeing you all over the coming season."
Toulson Court ranks above establishments in Brazil, America, Morocco and India on TripAdvisor’s list of the best B&Bs and inns from across the world.
The top three this year include Pinkcoco in Indonesia, which has outdoor pools and a spa described as being for "cool adults only".
Sapa Centre Hotel in Vietnam came second and the Dar Ahlam Hotel, a Moroccan Riad came in third place.
Pinkcoco Uluwata, part of a chain of six hotels, is in the desirable resort of Bali, Sapa Centre Hotel is based in the city centre of Sa Pa with a French Bakery and Dar Ahlam Hotel is located at ‘the gateway’ of the Sahara desert, an ideal place for travellers to have a luxurious pit stop.
With a much cooler climate and more modest setting, double rooms start from £87.50 per night, including breakfast at Toulson Court with nearby attractions of Peasholm Park, Alpamare, and Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre.
The success of the North Yorkshire B&B is helping to put Scarborough on the map. Many people come from far and wide to stay at the inn, which currently has an overall five-star rating on TripAdvisor.
Guests have praised their B&B for offering a warm welcome, excellent service and little extras – including James the 'singing chef' who entertains customers as he makes breakfast.
Fantastic F recently posted on TripAdvisor to say: "From the moment I arrived at Toulson Court, I knew I had found somewhere truly special. Words can hardly do justice to how incredible this B&B is — it’s not just a place to stay, it’s a place to heal, to smile, and to feel genuinely cared for.
Another room in the Scarborough B&B
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"The hosts are the absolute best I have ever encountered. Their warmth, kindness, and attention to every little detail created a welcoming, homely atmosphere that immediately put me at ease."
Michael H said: "An excellent guest house and highly recommended. First-class accommodation and location. Hosts went above and beyond what one expects.
"Definitely would return when next in the area. To top it all, the pricing was so affordable."
While Maureen M commented: "Another fantastic stay, the first of three we have planned for this year. We wouldn’t stay anywhere else, everything is spot on."
Find out more about Toulson Court HERE
