Step back in time…with our Castle trail!
Take a step back in time to follow the trail of our selection of castles where Britain’s Kings and Queens were born, brought up, loved, fought and died! Stirling Castle, Scotland Stirling Castle, the home to Mary [...]
Take a Break… in Wiltshire!
Whilst the days may be getting shorter, summer’s not over yet! There’s still time for a late break, (now the crowds have dispersed!), in arguably some of the most beautiful parts of the country. Whilst Wiltshire is [...]
Following in the footsteps of our Literary Heroes!
The UK can possibly lay claim to some of the most famous, beloved authors in literary history! Classic British authors include Jane Austen, whose novels are still among the best-selling classics ever, Agatha Christie, the ‘Queen of [...]
Discover Wiltshire!
Wiltshire’s moonrakers weren’t so daft…Since the 18th century, Wiltshire men have been known as moonrakers. An odd name to match an equally peculiar story. The tale goes that one moonlit night some Wiltshire yokels were raking a [...]
Sun, Sand and Sea…
As we have recently seen the UK recording temperatures above 40C for the first time, those fortunate enough to have booked time away have certainly been making the most of it! It’s not too late though to [...]
Great British Mazes!
An enjoyable day out...many of us will at some point have experienced the challenge of time spent/getting lost (!) in a maze! Did you know the word 'maze' dates right back from the 13th century and comes [...]
Great British Fountains!
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 the 19th [...]
Set the scene for the coming weeks…
To set the scene for the coming weeks, that great writer, Henry James, said he thought the two most beautiful words in the English language were ‘summer afternoon’…conjuring happy thoughts… a warm breeze, a family bike ride, [...]
Wales Coast Path celebrates 10 Year Anniversary!
Officially launched in 2012, the Wales Coast Path reaches its 10th anniversary this year and with a calendar of events set to mark this milestone, it’s a great opportunity to discover the 870 miles of coastal path. [...]
Time to Celebrate!
As we look forward to making plans for the weeks ahead, it seems apt to focus on a Royal theme! 2022 marks a significant historical landmark for our nation as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee marking 70 years [...]
2022, Celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
2022 marks a significant historical landmark for our nation as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee marking 70 years of service, with the Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend taking place from 2nd to 5th June. [...]
Plan a Break Away – ‘The Little Green Book’
2022 marks a special year for Bed and Breakfast Nationwide with the much-anticipated publication of the 35th edition of our Brochure, The Little Green Book, which this year sees our superb collection of B&Bs alongside a growing selection of Self-catering [...]
Welcome to our Spring Newsletter 2022
Spring – that magical time when Mother Nature shows her greening hand and casts it across the winter-blackened woodlands and hedgerows. The sun, as it climbs higher in the sky, is the alarm call to some of [...]
A Break Away and New Horizons!
With the awakening of spring, it’s a great time to think about discovering the beautiful landscapes and culture that the UK has to offer. Symbolizing hope and new beginnings, the hardy yet delicate Snowdrop flowers between January [...]
2022…Looking Forward, Making Plans…
Whilst the New Year looks set to start with some challenges, it is nevertheless a time for new beginnings, a time to look forward and for making plans. A winter break has its own magic. If you [...]
Countdown to the Festive Season…
As the countdown to the festive season begins, now is the time to make the most of those fabulous winter’s days…walks along the windswept beach or through the frosted woodland to that pub with its roaring fire and [...]
Take ‘Time Out’ this Winter…
As winter closes in heralding its own stark beauty, why not seize the opportunity to take a break in this fine country, whether it be a cultural city break, the peace and tranquility of a rural escape, delving [...]
Our Collections….for your inspiration!
As the days draw in, why not plan an Autumn break away before the festivities begin?! Our superb B&Bs throughout England, Scotland and Wales have all been specially selected and personally inspected by a member of our [...]
Visit Durham this Autumn
Durham is bidding to become UK City of Culture 2025. So with that in mind, we thought we'd take a closer look at why County Durham, in the North East of England, is an inspiring destination to [...]
Autumn is in the Air!
As summer fades there’s no denying it, the days are drawing in and before we know it, Autumn is upon us! The time of year that English poet, John Keats, describes as ‘Season of mists and mellow [...]