THE Perkin Warbeck pub in East Street, Taunton, has won a gold star rating in the Loo of the Year Awards 2015 following an unannounced visit by inspectors.

The toilets were judged on several criteria, including decor and maintenance, cleanliness, accessibility, hand washing and drying equipment and overall management.

Perkin manager Luke Bakewell said: "Staff at the pub ensure the toilets are in first-class condition at all times and it is great that this has been recognised by the inspectors.”

The Loo of the Year Awards 2015 managing director Mike Bone said: “The toilets at The Perkin Warbeck have been designed and fitted out to a very high standard and are both clean and well maintained."