Bed and Breakfast News

Thinking of a short break away? It’s fair to say that for most of us Shropshire isn’t the first destination that springs to mind, but it’s not been called one of England’s ‘best kept secrets’ …

A royal wedding, a Dukedom and the county of Sussex! 19 May 2018 will be a date to remember as many watched the much anticipated wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The Queen had …

Here’s some of the latest B&Bs to join B&B Nationwide: WEST COUNTRY: Whispers, Nr Bodmin CORNWALL A spacious bungalow tucked away in the quiet village of St. Teath, well placed for exploring the beautiful coastline of North …

East Devon and the Jurassic Coast is the perfect location for holidays all year round, from the summer months walking the World Heritage coastline, or lazing on the beautiful beaches, to winter breaks in the …

With recent media coverage, it’s unlikely that Salisbury is featuring highly or even at all as a place we’d like to visit, so we thought it would be good to remind ourselves why Salisbury was …

On 19 May 2018, people were captivated around the world by the beautiful and moving marriage ceremony of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at St Georges Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle, the oldest …

Here comes the sun… That great writer, Henry James, said he thought the two most beautiful words in the English language were ‘summer afternoon’. We’ll most certainly go along with that. They evoke so much. …

With its origins tracing as far back as the 12th Century when the English Knights returned from the Crusades with fine Arab horses,‘The Sport of Kings’, as it is known, is hugely popular today. In …

After the Emma and the Beast Horror Show, Mother Nature taps her baton and leads her Spring Fantasia. Trees stretch and yawn. Snowdrops vie with the morning frosts. Birds house hunt. Hedgerows rub the sleep …

The days are getting longer and there are signs of new life in abundance in the great outdoors, from delicate snowdrops then vibrant bluebells to the sweet sound of birdsong, spring is beckoning, heralding a …

Here’s some of the latest B&Bs to join B&B Nationwide (ordered by area): Pennant Farmhouse, Lostwithiel  CORNWALL Luxurious comfort on a small, secluded farm with rare breed pigs and sheep. In an Area of Outstanding …

As we tentatively bid farewell to the dark winter months, have you heard that spring arrives in Cornwall earlier than the rest of the country? Indeed it is said that the moment Cornish Magnolias flower, …

As the days start to get longer with the promise of warmer days to come, the 20th March heralds the Spring Equinox, officially marking the first day of spring. It is already a great time to indulge …

  Now is the winter of our contentment Our islands are truly a winter wonderland. Lands of fabulous, frosty days kindlingvistas of stag-headed forests, gale-lashed beaches, cold-hearted mountains and weather-whipped moors, suddenly reborn by that …

Whilst winter might be fast approaching, it’s all the more reason to put on your walking boots and enjoy the spectacular countryside in its autumn glory. It’s a great time for bird-watching too as millions …

  As nature puts on an autumnal display alive with colour, there’s no better time to explore the breathtaking landscapes of our stunning National Parks. Here in the UK we have no less than 15 …

STRAIGONA ORKNEY ISLANDS Straigona is a purpose-built B&B located on the beautiful Orkney Islands with stunning views over fields to Inganess Bay and the Island of Shapinsay, yet  conveniently close to the airport and Kirkwell. …

Following our recent Blog on Fountains, it sparked our own Sue Opperman to reminisce about the fun she had, which also involved introducing some of our grand country houses with her own children growing up, …

Somerset, in the South West of England, is a special county of beauty and contrasting landscapes, steeped in history and legend, just waiting to be explored…From the stunning scenery of Exmoor National Park, the unique …

Following a bid submitted last year by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the Lake District National Park has been awarded the prestigious status of becoming a World Heritage Site, joining an elite …

Dating back as early as the end of the 17th Century, fountains started out almost as a decorative ‘status symbol’ of the English Country House, and then with the development of the steam engine in …

Did you know that Norfolk is said to be the combined sunniest/driest county in the country?!! So with the summer months upon us, Norfolk with its fabulous 90 miles of coastland has to be a …

  Derbyshire boasts something for everyone, from the stunning natural beauty of the Peak District (incidentally Britain’s first ever National Park!), to great historical buildings such as Chatsworth House, (believed to be the fictional inspiration …

Those holiday plans made in the depths of winter are coming alive in the sunshine and balmy evenings of the great British summer. Okay, we could call it the ‘fingers crossed season’ but whatever the …