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PS.
If you come across a bed and
breakfast in the New Forest that you think should be listed here, please
let me know
In the
unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with any of
these B and B's, make sure that you tell the owner and
please let me
know
This accommodation directory includes b and b's in the
following areas:-
Lyndhurst, Lymington, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hythe, Salisbury, Redlynch,
Fordingbridge, Ringwood, Sway, Everton, Cadnam, Burley.
Thatched bed and breakfasts, Garden Hideaways and self catering cottages are also included.
WHAT IS A UK "BED AND
BREAKFAST" (B&B) ?
A "Bed and Breakfast" in the
United Kingdom is an expression in common use which is used to describe
overnight accommodation or lodgings of reasonable quality where the host
provides a breakfast meal the following morning.
Many "Bed and
Breakfasts" or B&Bs are small businesses run in the home of the host
(usually the lady of the house).
B&Bs vary in size and quality but
they normally have between 1 and 4 letting bedrooms. B&B hosts
sometimes also provide other meals for overnight visitors by separate
arrangement.
Many Bed and Breakfasts in the UK are now of a very high
quality. The English Tourism Council (ETC), now known as "VisitBritain",
has a grading system for
participating accommodation businesses; B&Bs are assessed on an
annual inspectors report of their facilities and quality standards; they are
graded from 1 to 5 "Stars" with 5 being the highest
standard. With the growth of the Internet and the subsequent changes in
Accommodation marketing some B&B hosts now do not to bother with the
expense of ETC participation. The fact that a B&B is not ETC
inspected does not imply inferior quality, indeed in many cases the opposite
is true.
Whilst B&B hosts prefer visitors to pre-book or make a reservation, it is
accepted that visitors can simply "turn up" and ask for overnight
lodgings.
Overnight B&B rates vary from about £18 to £50 per person per night,
with the 2005 average being approximately £27.50.
Many people prefer to use B&Bs because of their small and informal nature;
the host is usually very knowledgable about the surrounding area and they are
often prepared to provide assistance to their visitors well beyond what would
be expected.
"Bed and Breakfast" can also
be found in larger accommodation establishments such as Guest Houses and
Hotels; the additional facilities (laundry, bar etcetera) often mean
that overnight rates here are higher. Expect to pay anything between
£30 and £150 per person per night.
Accommodation or lodgings in the New
Forest varies widely. The history and nature of the area means that
there are few large farms and hence not many converted barns and tied houses
as holiday cottages. There are fewer holiday cottages per square mile in
the New Forest than on say, Exmoor or The Lake District. There are a
number of hotels and a great many Bed and Breakfasts.
Every effort is made to ensure that the
details on this site are correct. However, the links are to
external websites whose content is beyond our control. No
liability can be accepted by the owners of newforestbedbreakfast.co.uk in
respect of any misrepresentation, injury, damage or consequential loss
caused to anyone using the services of any of the businesses advertised
herein. Visitors must assure themselves of a New Forest B&B's suitability
in advance by contacting the B and B owner direct. Should you have
any complaint about your accommodation or the service received you
should address this immediately to the owner concerned. Please
also let us know of any difficulties and how they were resolved.
Of course, we would also like to hear any praise or interesting stories
you may have about a stay in one these New Forest B&B's. Please email your
comments to us by clicking the Contact link below.
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