A bed and breakfast in Weymouth has been named the sixth best in the world by travel website Tripadvisor.

Gloucester House, a boutique B&B on the town’s Esplanade, received the ‘Best of the Best’ honour as a result of its excellent reviews on the Tripadvisor website.

Fewer than one per cent of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best, signifying the highest level of excellence in hospitality and each winner has passed the website’s rigorous trust and safety standards.

Gloucester House, which dates back to 1790, was one of four UK B&Bs ranked in the top 10 in the world, with The Toulson Court in Scarborough rated the world’s best, Highcliffe House in Lynton at number four and Glencoe Guest House in Keswick in 10th position on the prestigious list.

Tripadvisor praised the Weymouth B&B’s ‘unbroken views over Weymouth Bay and the Jurassic coastline'.

It says ‘this Luxury, Boutique, 4 Star Gold rated Townhouse, ‘oozes coastal chic, with its fusion of modern styling and authentic coastal character’.

“Just minutes from the shops, vibrant harbour and pubs, restaurants and numerous cafes, of this charming English seaside town – as you take in the heritage and beauty of its unspoilt location.

“The rooms range from Premium Sea View Balcony rooms, Superior rooms and Single, Double/Twin and Family sized rooms, all providing high standard en-suite facilities, Freeview TV, crisp white luxury cotton linens and towels, Luxury Eco-label toiletries and all rooms have a complimentary hospitality tray and water.

“You can certainly enjoy freshly cooked, locally sourced, award winning Dorset breakfasts and you can always relax in the elegantly decorated lounge, with wonderful sea views.”

A Tripadvisor spokesman sent congratulations to all of the 2023 winners in its Best of the Best awards.

They said: "We award Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best to hotels with a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from our community over a 12-month period. Each winner has passed our rigorous trust and safety standards. Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best, signifying the highest level of excellence in hospitality.

"Congrats to all of the 2023 winners and a big thanks to the travellers who made it possible."