The influential and famous Michelin Guide has included an Oxfordshire bed-and-breakfast for the first time in its book of recommended hotels and restaurants in Great Britain & Ireland.

B&B Rafters in Marcham achieved the listing after positive recommendations from guests were followed-up by anonymous visits from Michelin’s team of professional inspectors.

Impressed with what they found, the entry in the guide praises the establishment’s "modern, well-equipped bedrooms" commenting on the "friendly owner offering a substantial, locally sourced breakfast."

The accolade further-establishes the hotel as a leading accommodation provider in the county adding to their five AA stars, special breakfast awards and a recent listing in the Good Hotel Guide.

Sigrid Grawert, owner of B&B Rafters said: "This is such a fantastic start to the year for us, it is an unexpected privilege to be included in such a prestigious guide. We have such a passion for what we do and to be recognised in this way is such a highlight in the 12-year journey we have had with the business so far."

Mike Bedingfield, chief executive of Tourism South East, said: "With more and more people choosing to holiday in the UK, 2010 promises to be a good year for small hotels offering a high quality and value for money experience. To be recognised by such a distinguished guide is a real feather in the Rafters’ cap."