A NORTH Yorkshire B&B has been declared the fourth best in the world, and third best in Europe and the UK.

The Grange Bed and Breakfast in Fylingthorpe was awarded the ranking in the 2019 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards.

Now in their 17th year, the Travellers’ Choice awards honour the world’s most outstanding properties in various categories. The award winners are determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travellers worldwide.

Paul Laverack, owner of The Grange, said: “We are absolutely delighted and somewhat taken aback by being recognised in this year’s TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.

"This is something we never expected and we wish to thank all our guests who have taken the time and trouble to leave reviews which has allowed us to be placed in this prestigious position.

"We strive always to give our best service and exceed guests expectations of what a bed and breakfast is.

"Our motto is to make sure people leave with a smile on their faces. We thank everyone for their support and for giving us such wonderful reviews.

"We aim to try just as hard this year.”

The TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards honour the world’s most outstanding properties in the categories of Top Hotels, Bargain, B&Bs and Inns, Best Service, Luxury and Small Hotels.

There were big success elsewhere in the UK.

The 25 Boutique B&B in Torquay took the title of world’s best B&B, while Bindon Bottom in West Lulworth, Dorset came in third place.

Other UK properties celebrating world recognition included The Elm Tree Hotel in Llandudno - rated third best bargain hotel in the world - and Hotel 41 in London, which claimed fifth in the world’s luxury hotel category.

Tulemar Bungalows & Villas in Costa Rica took the big title of world’s top hotel for 2019.