A SKIPTON pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in this year's Loo of the Year Awards.

Wetherspoon's Devonshire Inn in Devonshire Mews has been awarded a platinum rating by inspectors in the annual awards that are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of 'away from home' toilet provision across the UK.

Loo of the Year Awards inspectors made unannounced visits to thousands of toilets at sites across the UK, in order to judge them, with facilities graded silver, gold, platinum, platinum plus or the highest, diamond with unacceptable toilets not graded at all.

The toilets are judged against numerous criteria, including décor and maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, hand washing and drying equipment and overall management.

Adam Duckworth, manager of the Wetherspoon's pub, said: "We are delighted with the award. Staff at the pub ensure the toilets are in excellent condition at all times and it is great that this has been recognised by the inspectors."

The Loo of the Year Awards 2023 managing director, Becky Wall, said: "The toilets at The Devonshire Inn have been designed and fitted out to a very high standard and are both clean and well maintained.

"The pub deserves its platinum award."