What is a Bed and Breakfast?

Vacation and holiday accommodation varies in quality, but Bed and Breakfast accommodation can be both AFFORDABLE and also the BEST accommodation.

So what exactly is a Bed and Breakfast, and how can they make my vacation more enjoyable?

A Bed and Breakfast is an excellent alternative to any other form of accommodation with each being unique and reflecting the locality and host's personality, and also being friendly, welcoming and hospitable.

A Bed and Breakfast is also called a B&B or a BnB as it has been called here.

A B&B is usually a residential house in a city, the city suburbs or in the country. A B&B is an approved establishment with one or more rooms usually with an ensuite bathroom.

Often there are gardens, and there can be places to stroll and even nooks to hide away in.

Guests are accommodated in private bedrooms and breakfast is served in the morning usually in a dining room, or the host's kitchen. Breakfast can be served in the bedroom although this is not common.

The great advantage of a B&B is that you can have a private stay or take the opportunity to meet other international travellers and maybe have breakfast with them.

The host usually has vast local knowledge that makes for an enjoyable vacation. Questions like: Where are the best places to visit, best things to do and the best places to dine.

A B&B is a business in the same way as a hotel, motel or inn. It is though, an excellent alternative to any other form of accommodation and should be tried at least once !!

The ambience of a B&B is friendly, welcoming and hospitable.

See also:
What distinguishes a World's Best B&B?
How is a World's Best B&B different to a Hotel, Motel or Inn?
How can a World's Best B&B cost less than a Hotel, Motel or Inn?