Bed & Breakfasts

If any accommodation option is worthy of describing itself as a ‘home from home’, it is the bed and breakfast. With a welcoming host to greet you on arrival, a cosy house to relax in and a well-tended garden - B&Bs are the epitome of homely hospitality.

A comfortable bed and a filling breakfast are the defining features of a bed and breakfast, so you can be sure considerable care will have gone into perfecting both of these essential attributes. Like Goldilocks, go in search of the one that is just right for you.

But a stay at one of these family homes turned guest houses can be about much more. If you’re the sort of traveller who likes to immerse yourself in the local culture of the places you visit, it can offer an insight into that most mysterious concept: ‘Englishness’.

It’s the opportunity to not just peek inside a local home, but to sleep in it. Everything you see, from the vintage floral crockery in the dining room to the contemporary artwork in the bedroom, can give you some idea of local likes and dislikes. You can even eat what your hosts eat - it’s the perfect place to try a lovingly-cooked Full English breakfast. (Although since it’s such a hearty feast, most Brits only indulge at the weekend).

Another appeal of a bed and breakfast stay can be the opportunity to meet and talk to your host. B&B owners have a lively reputation for being eccentric, entertaining characters. While bed and breakfasts these days come in all shapes and sizes - many of them luxurious enough to rival the fanciest hotels - you can be sure each will have a charming owner, passionate about ensuring you enjoy the best stay. So don’t be afraid to ask them for sightseeing tips, or even sit down for that cup of tea and slice of cake some offer on arrival… you never know what interesting information you might find out.

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