The humble English guest house has triumphed over its international counterparts to claim five of the world’s top 10 best B&B slots, according to travel giant TripAdvisor.
Bindon Bottom B&B, in West Lulworth, Dorset received the top award, beating competitors in Florida, Prague and Belgium.
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Stewart Hindley & Partners, leading specialists for Bed & Breakfast finance, will be exhibiting at The B&B Show in Bristol later this month.
The Show provides a unique one-stop opportunity for Bed and Breakfast, Guest House, and small Independent Hotel owners to build up their knowledge of the latest techniques, innovations, issues surrounding this industry and to network and meet other people operating in the same sector.
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If you’ve dreamed of owning your own bed and breakfast or guest house for a while, you’ve no doubt read many wonderful books, blogs and guides on how to make it happen. However, you still haven’t taken that first step yet – perhaps your confidence is holding you back, or maybe you have questions you need answering.
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The idea that one day you’ll quit your 9-5 to run a bed and breakfast instead is one that has passed through many people’s heads, usually followed by ‘how hard could it be anyway?’. But the reality of doing this isn’t as simple as throwing a ‘vacancies’ sign by the door and waiting for someone to knock. You need to do your research before committing yourself to the dream!
We’ve selected books that we think will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to be a successful B&B or guest house owner.
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Buying and running a Bed and Breakfast or guest house can be expensive. As we all know, the key to any good business is to ensure that your outgoings are not exceeding the money coming in i.e. the amount your customers are paying you. However, to provide a good service you do need to spend some money – but where to invest?
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When starting a new venture it is always a good idea to get as much information on the area in which you choose to go into. You probably think that running a B&B or Guest House is fairly straightforward and on the whole it is, however, it is not just cook a breakfast and change some beds.
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Jamie Rollo – UK hotel, pub and restaurant data shows trading has accelerated post-Brexit
Morgan Stanley analyst Jamie Rollo has revealed data from July and August for the UK hotel, pub and restaurant, and travel industries has shown trading has not only held up post the Brexit vote but even accelerated. He said: “The results are in. Industry data just out for July and August covering hotels, pub/restaurants and package holidays support numerous trading updates from listed and private companies, as well as some of the recent economic data – domestic UK leisure spending has not only been stable since the Brexit referendum, but has actually improved.
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Whether rain or shine, we love the seaside and in the UK, we’re fortunate to possess some real gems; the kinds of charming, stunning and exciting spots that attract scores of holidaymakers to B&Bs and guest houses by the coast.
We asked you what your favourite British seaside destinations were and here are your answers:
British staycations are on the rise, not purely for Brexit or financial reasons, either – many of us are (re)discovering the UK’s incredible landscape, beautiful beaches and exciting cities. Hence it could be a good time to go into the B&B, guesthouse or hotel business.
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More and more luxury B&Bs are popping up all over the country. Whether it’s a Victorian seafront city break in Brighton or a rural countryside retreat in Cornwall, boutique B&Bs are fast becoming a strong competitor to larger hotels. Offering quirky and personal experiences for guests, these types of businesses are also a good choice for potential guest house and B&B owners.
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