Bed & Breakfast World
What is a Bed & Breakfast?
Bed and breakfasts have a long way back in history but the term itself has been forged in the UK after World War II. At that time numerous foreigners needed a place to stay and local people have opened their homes and started serving breakfast to those overnight guests. Hence, a bed and breakfast is accommodation offered in someone's private home. The proprietor may live on premises or nearby. Breakfast is usually home made and sumptuous, usually served in the dining room, the bedroom or at a patio in the private garden of the house. The majority of B&Bs offer a private or en-suite (in the room) bathroom. Privacy and sociability are equally available depending on the preferences of the guest.
It is important to know that bed and breakfasts match other types of lodging in terms of cleanliness and comfort, most go even beyond average standards. At the same time the home-like atmosphere, warm atmosphere, and personal pampering are compared to none. Moreover, the B&B hosts are always a good source for detailed local knowledge and great help for planning a trip. Guests generally communicate directly with the owner which allows them to make prior arrangements for special requirements.
It is very difficult to put a strict label to bed and breakfasts and they do not come different only in the basics. Location, architecture, interior decoration, facilities and services – all these features of a B&B vary in large amounts depending on location, standards, and people running the place. Bed and breakfasts are to be found in townhouses, country houses, farms, cottages, villas, lodges, country inns, historic homes, castles, cabins, carriage houses, boats, mansions, ranches, apartments, everyday homes. The list can go on endlessly. But it is the variety that makes staying in B&B so exciting, romantic, and thrilling.
It is important to know that bed and breakfasts match other types of lodging in terms of cleanliness and comfort, most go even beyond average standards. At the same time the home-like atmosphere, warm atmosphere, and personal pampering are compared to none. Moreover, the B&B hosts are always a good source for detailed local knowledge and great help for planning a trip. Guests generally communicate directly with the owner which allows them to make prior arrangements for special requirements.
It is very difficult to put a strict label to bed and breakfasts and they do not come different only in the basics. Location, architecture, interior decoration, facilities and services – all these features of a B&B vary in large amounts depending on location, standards, and people running the place. Bed and breakfasts are to be found in townhouses, country houses, farms, cottages, villas, lodges, country inns, historic homes, castles, cabins, carriage houses, boats, mansions, ranches, apartments, everyday homes. The list can go on endlessly. But it is the variety that makes staying in B&B so exciting, romantic, and thrilling.
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Kapelweg 7, 8200 Brugge
+32 50 385067
Innkeeper: Rika and Hugo Casert
http://www.maisonprintaniere.be
Maison Printaniere Bed & Breakfast is a romantic house with unique location in Brugge. The city centre and the the Jan Breydel Stadium are withing walking distance from the B&B. Maison Printaniere B&B has its own garden and a private parking lot for cars, bikes and motorcycles. Three beautifully appointed rooms with modern interior are available for the guests. Each may accommodate 1, 2 or 3 guests and has a TV set, heating, table with two chairs, private bathroom with shower cabin and hairdryer. After a refreshing and undisturbed sleep guests will enjoy hearty breakfast served at the comfortable veranda before they start exploring the wonders of Brugge.
Sysslomansgatan 20, 112 42 Stockholm
+46 739 165969
Innkeeper: Gun Hafner and Yassir Ibrahim
http://www.yaha.se
YaHa Divers Bed & Breakfast is perfectly located in the center of Stockholm at Fridhemsplan. Within five minutes on foot guests my reach restaurants, the beach, parks, buses, underground stations. YaHa Divers B&B is run by a family of keen divers, who have travelled around the world and know in depth what a traveller might need for an enjoyable stay. YaHa Divers B&B in Stockholm is one twin room with a private entrance and lovely interior with fresh colors. The room is comfortably appointed with modern furniture and equipped with a TV set, small fridge, internet connection, tea and coffee making facilities. Fresh breakfast is placed in the fridge every day.
5 Rue Montgommery, 61700 Domfront, Orne
+33 2 33301936
Innkeeper: Jacqueline Crouch and Richard Abbott
http://www.numerocinq.eu
NumeroCINQ Bed & Breakfast is a lovely 19th century stone town house located within the medieval historic area of Domfront. It boasts three delightfully appointed guest rooms with fantastic panorama views, which every guest of the house comments on without fail. Spacious and cozy, the rooms feature stylish furnishing and various amenities creating serene ambiance. Every room has a private bathroom, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities. Continental breakfast is served every morning in a modern dining room. NumeroCINQ B&B is a perfect home base for touring the Norman churches, cobbled streets and castle ruins of Domfront and Normandie.
58 Hoole Road, CH2 3NL Chester
+44 1244 346767
Innkeeper: David and Ann Hudson
http://www.cheltenhamlodge.co.uk
Cheltenham Lodge is a superior quality four-star bed and breakfast conveniently located in Chester. The historic city center is only 10 minutes away on foot, yet all major road junctions are easily accessible from the house. Cheltenham Lodge B&B is a charming Victorian mansion with beautifully appointed rooms, suitable for business and leisure travellers. Their warm ambiance, high quality furnishing and facilities guarantee a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Every room has a TV set, CD/DVD player, en-suite bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities. A selection of single, double, twin and family rooms is available at Cheltenham Lodge B&B as well as ample parking.
Via del Proconsolo 5, 50122 Florence
+39 055 0515147, +39 055 0515147
Innkeeper: Fulvio Tesoro
http://www.n4uguesthouse.it
Established in a 14th century palazzo in the center of Florence, N4U Guest House offers a unique bed and breakfast experience and hospitality par excellence. Guests will enjoy stylish designer interiors, luxurious amenities, original antiques and art deco works of art. Every room of this unparalleled B&B has its own character and timeless elegance. The in-room amenities include air conditioner, Wi-Fi internet, mini bar, private bathroom, TV set, hairdryer. Coupled with comfy designer furnishing, they guarantee an enjoyable stay. At N4U Guest House Bed & Breakfast aesthetics and functionality go hand in hand to offer a memorable holiday in Florence.
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