B&B Isle of Wight, B&B Hampshire Accommodation

B&B New Forest, B&B in the New Forest Guest Houses

One of the bodies responsible for awarding star ratings to B&B's and guest houses makes a slight differentiation between the two. VisitBritain define B&B's as being able to accommodate no more than 6 guests, whilst guest houses are a little larger and might offer a little more in the way of facilities and services. Generally speaking though B&B's and guest houses are very similar and they share an accommodation type on iknow-Hampshire. The cost is normally less than you might pay at an equivalent hotel, whilst you may be able to obtain a discount if you book for over 2 nights. You may find that the term 'guest accommodation' is used to refer to both B&B's and guest houses collectively.  A Brockenhurst B&B could also be found written as Brockenhurst B and B, B & B, BnB and occasionally just BB.

B&B Portsmouth: B&B Accommodation - 10 Things to Think About

There are various considerations to be made before booking your stay, after having booked and also during your holiday or break at your Isle of Wight B&B or B&B in Hampshire. 10 of the most poignant are listed below:

1 - Will the bedrooms be en-suite or have a private bathroom?
2 - Do you require parking facilities and are these available?
3 - Are there designated smoking areas and is smoking allowed in the rooms?
4 - Are children allowed at the accommodation and is the property suitable for them?
5 - Is the accommodation pet friendly?
6 - Be aware that lone travellers might be required to pay a supplement for a double room.
7 - Inform the B&B owners of your intended arrival time so that they can prepare accordingly.
8 - Be prepared to leave reasonably early after your final night - normally immediately after breakfast.
9 - If for whatever reason you want to cancel a booking, be aware that you might not be eligible to reclaim your deposit.
10 - Ask about the availability of evening meals and if these are inclusive of the original cost.

B&B Southampton: B&B Restaurants with Rooms

B&B New Forest properties might offer evening meals as well as breakfasts but in traditional B&B's this is by no means guaranteed. One place in which it is though is in restaurants with rooms which are essentially a glorified form of B&B. The principle business is that of restaurant, but they also offer a number of rooms in which they can accommodate a limited number of guests. The standard of food is going to be very high at restaurants with rooms and there is the bonus that you can enjoy as many drinks as you like with your meal without the worry of how to get back to your hotel or B&B!

B&B Winchester: B&B Accommodation Booking

When booking your Portsmouth B&B or indeed B&B anywhere in Hampshire or the Isle of Man it is important that you make your booking early. This advice becomes all the more relevant if you were planning on travelling during peak periods, such as over the summer for instance. At these times you can also expect to pay more for your accommodation, in accordance with the greater demand. Seaside properties are obviously much more popular during the summer and so were you looking to stay on the Hampshire coast, then this is worth bearing in mind.

B and B Isle of Wight B&B Guest House Pricing

The price advertised for a Southampton B&B is normally given per person, per night and is based on two people sharing a double or a twin room. B&B's across the region might offer deals at certain times of the year - sometimes to coincide with significant local dates or events - and so these are worth watching out for if you fancy picking up a bargain.

B and B New Forest: B and B Guest House Star Rating System

There is now a star rating system in place to rate guest accommodation - that is B&B's and guest houses - in the same way that hotels are. Each property is given a star rating of between one and five stars, although obviously the criteria by which these ratings are awarded is different to that used for hotel grading. There are two bodies responsible for awarding ratings to properties - the AA and VisitBritain. The system is also standardised so that the ratings are consistent no matter which of the two organisations have awarded them. Both VisitBritain and the AA also offer additional awards (details of which are available on their respective websites) that reward expertise in specified areas - awards for excellent disabled facilities are one example.

B&B Brockenhurst: B&B Minimum Requirements for a Star Rating

There is a minimum standard of service, facilities and cleanliness that a property must meet in order to attain a single star rating. Hot water, heating, ample lighting and storage space are all required, whilst fresh towels, bedding and toiletries should be provided for each guest. The comfort and security of the accommodation is also given consideration, and there must be a choice of breakfast options.

The Star Ratings System – B & B’s, B and B’s, B&B in Isle of Wight, New Forest

The star rating awarded to each property is done so according to the extent to which they meet the pre-determined criteria set out by the ratings board. The highest gradings are given to those that satisfy more of the criteria and in a more emphatic manner. 5 Star properties go above and beyond what can be expected and represent a real luxury option.

When deciding upon the rating to be given to a property the following things are considered: cleanliness, hospitality, the level of service and all public areas. Also put under scrutiny are all bedrooms and bathrooms and the standard of the food and dining room service. Only after all such things have been considered is the property given a score, which is initially in the form of a percentage and is translated into a star rating.

1 Star - the minimum requirements for service, facilities, hospitality and cleanliness have been satisfied.
2 Stars - a courteous service is provided, the breakfasts are of a reasonable standard, whilst all beds are well maintained.
3 Stars - there will be a choice of freshly cooked breakfasts, the beds and furniture will be of good quality and you will be warmly welcomed.
4 Stars - a more personal service will be given, all breakfasts are cooked with fresh ingredients and the beds and furniture will be of a very high quality. Half or more of the bedrooms will have a private or en-suite bathroom.
5 Stars - All bedrooms will have a private or en-suite bathroom, the beds and furniture will be of exceptional quality and guests will have all their needs attended to. There will be an impressive choice of breakfasts with specials and homemade options made fresh using local produce.

Obviously there are alternative destinations to Hampshire, with many counties in the South of England offering their own unique experience. Dorset is one such example, with B&B Bournemouth accommodation amongst the most popular there. In Sussex the tourist industry is dominated by Brighton, and B&B Brighton properties are plentiful on the coast at Brighton.
On the South West coast Cornwall is one of the most visited counties and draws in hundreds of thousands of tourists each and every year. B&B Cornwall accommodation is responsible for accommodating a sizeable chunk of these visitors thanks to the convenience and relatively low cost of staying at a B&B.