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.
Latest interviews with Bed & Breakfast innkeepers
Michael Sperling, 14th of December 2011
Bilpin Springs Lodge B&B Farmstay 
46 Bilpin Springs Road, 2758 Bilpin, Australia
Deborah & Phil Sellars, 31st of August 2011
Jonah Place Bed & Breakfast Inn 
977 Main Street, E4E 2M7 Sussex, Canada
Shaoron and David Murray, 27th of August 2011
Inntorestin Bed & Breakfast 
3590 Estevan Dr., V9Y 5G8 Port Alberni, Canada
John and Lynda Leadbetter, 22nd of August 2011
Crown Lodge Bed & Breakfast 
83 Avenue Road, TQ2 5LH Torquay, United Kingdom
Bara Plichtova and Juris Bergins, 21st of August 2011
Mermaid's Kelp Bed & Breakfast 
6691 Medd Rd, V9V 1A1 Nanaimo, Canada
John Hiripis and Christalla Kouroushis, 05th of August 2011
Always Inn Bed & Breakfast 
4327 Simcoe Street, L2E 1T5 Niagara Falls, Canada
Fay and Stephen Graham, 24th of July 2011
Menteith Country House 
961 Springs Road, R.D. 6, 7676 Christchurch, New Zealand
Andreea Bandasila, Ioan Mocan, 24th of June 2011
Casa Motului Bed & Breakfast 
Galbena Village No 468, 517040 Arieseni, Romania
Etienne Moolman, 14th of June 2011
Daan's Place Bed & Breakfast 
27 Monument Street, 1270 Graskop, South Africa
Ferdinando, 05th of June 2011
Ospitalita Agritemporin 
Via Marendole 23, 35043 Monselice, Italy
Sandy and James Down, 26th of May 2011
DownHome Bed & Breakfast 
93 William Street, L0S 1J0 Niagara on the Lake, Canada
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Bed & Breakfast in Rural Algarve
Bed & Breakfast in Rural Algarve 
8375 Sao Bartolomeu de Messines, Silves, Faro
+351 912 034195
Innkeeper: Luke and Joan Mersh
more information about Bed & Breakfast in Rural Algarve...
Bed & Breakfast in Rural Algarve is an excellent choice for a relaxing holiday in the picturesque countryside of Algarve. This cosy family-run bed and breakfast in Sao Bartolomeu de Messines is located close to the Albufeira do Arade (25 min. to beaches, fishing, swimming), the big shopping centre Guia (20 min.) and the Faro Airport (35 min.) Bed & Breakfast in Rural Algarve offers one standard and one deluxe double room, with en-suite bathrooms and freeview TV. Both are set on the ground floor and have terraces that lead out to the summer garden. Guests have access to the BBQ in the garden and the outdoor swimming pool as well as the cosy lounge and sunny conservatory, where breakfast is served daily.
Quinta da Olivia Bed & Breakfast
Quinta da Olivia Bed & Breakfast 
Quinta Dona Maria, 2510-134 Obidos, Silver Coast
+351 262 950729
Innkeeper: Irma and Oskar
more information about Quinta da Olivia Bed & Breakfast...
Quinta da Olivia is a cosy and charming bed and breakfast in Óbidos, which is a convenient home base for exploring the Silver Coast with its famous wine routes, gorgeous beaches, world-class golf and surf facilities, interesting cultural-historic and natural attractions. This beautiful Óbidos bed and breakfast offers home-like cosiness and modern comfort in 6 double rooms and 2 apartments for four guests. Each is fitted with air-conditioning and heating, en-suite bathroom, free Wi-Fi internet and private entrance. The main house of Quinta da Olivia is where a the breakfast room and a comfy guests' lounge are located. Guests may also enjoy the refreshing swimming pool and beautiful garden grounds.
Pian di Marte Bed & Breakfast
Pian di Marte Bed & Breakfast 
Loc. Pian di Marte 9, Castel Rigone, S.P. 143 Km 4, 06065 Passignano sul Trasimeno, Perugia
+39 075 845342, +39 347 2513879
Innkeeper: Giovanna Bruno
more information about Pian di Marte Bed & Breakfast...
Pian di Marte Bed & Breakfast is located close to Lake Trasimeno in the quiet village Passignano, within easy reach to Perugia, Cortona and Arezzo. It is an excellent choice for year-round holidays in a cosy and peaceful home-like environment close to nature. This family-run bed and breakfast in Passignano sul Trasimeno occupies a fully renovated former farmhouse and offers ten delightfully appointed en-suite rooms. There are also four entirely private apartments with separate entrances, suitable for families. After a good night's sleep the guests of Pian di Marte Bed & Breakfast will enjoy delicious and hearty home-made breakfast from local produce. In their free time they may relax in the garden with lovely views and visit nearby attractions.
La Corte Del Daino Bed & Breakfast
La Corte Del Daino Bed & Breakfast 
Via Vittorio Emanuele, 9, 06072 Mercatello di Marsciano, Perugia
+39 0758 783362, +39 348 1607200
Innkeeper: Gabriele Dainotti
more information about La Corte Del Daino Bed & Breakfast...
La Corte Del Daino Bed & Breakfast is located in the countryside of Umbria amidst picturesque sunflower fields, vineyards and olive groves. With Montevibiano castle and Perugia only 1 km away, this lovely bed and breakfast in Mercatello di Marsciano is an ideal home base for rural and eco tourism as well as for cultural and historic tours. La Corte Del Daino B&B is set in a 13th century farm house with preserved thick stone walls, arches and wooden beams, which create a cosy and charming atmosphere. The feeling of a bygone era is also retained in the comfy guest rooms appointed with period furnishing but also with all modern facilities: Wi-Fi internet, air conditioner, en-suite bathrooms. For the guests are also provided a cosy dining and living room, and a summer garden with BBQ.
Bed & Breakfast 't Oud Gemeentehuis
Bed & Breakfast 't Oud Gemeentehuis 
Guynemerplein 5, 8920 Poelkapelle, Ypres
+32 494 633091, +32 489 401385
Innkeeper: Stijn Vercruysse and Nele Tryssesoone
more information about Bed & Breakfast 't Oud Gemeentehuis...
Bed & Breakfast 't Oud Gemeentehuis occupies the historic building of the former town hall of Poelkapelle located in the very center of the town. It features a bakery and a cosy tea house, where delicious deluxe breakfast is served daily. Guests of this Poelkapelle bed and breakfast may choose from a total of 6 rooms - 2 twin, 2 triple and 2 family rooms. Simply and comfortably appointed, each features free Wi-Fi internet, LCD TV with cable television, heating, mini bar, en-suite bathroom with shower cabin. Bed & Breakfast 't Oud Gemeentehuis also boasts a lovely summer garden with a playground for children, table tennis, darts, bicycle garage, off-street parking.
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