August 2022
Karen’s Column: duvets and getting the right temperature
Karen’s Column: duvets and getting the right temperature […]
operations
June 2022
Karen’s Column: Tidying made easy
Is the end of the room tidy? The part of running a B&B I disliked the most was having to do a room tidy; that room refresh when guests go out for the day, and […]
Bethnal & Bec
When holiday-let owners go on holiday with Vicky Saynor
One of the main reasons we decided to open a business was the freedom (we thought) it would bring! No longer asking a boss for time off and negotiating dates – we realised this year we’ve just replaced that with working it around our business!! We are not a seasonal business and as a result, we are welcoming guests 365 days a year. This obviously makes for tricky holiday planning. […]
August 2021
To B&B or not to B&B, that is the question?
Can’t decide whether to operate as a B&B or an exclusive, self- catering holiday-let? Discover how Stef and Simon combined both of these to cater to a wider audience – Kilmartin Castle It’s not every […]
August 2021
Working together to run a family business
Meet Graham, Lindsay and Emily Morrison and discover how they run their family business without getting under each other’s feet – with Orchard Huts Living with your family is one thing, but going into business […]
August 2021
Getting Started in Holiday Rentals: Chapter 4a
Welcome to Chapter 4A which will introduce you to the rental periods, terms and conditions and payment processes which are involved in setting up a Bed and Breakfast. This chapter takes you step-by-step through deciding […]
August 2021
Toilet paper origami
I’m staying on the toilet theme this week. I appreciate it’s not considered polite conversation but, like it or not, toilets do feature quite heavily in a B&B owner’s life. On a holiday to the […]
June 2021
Product News: SMARTair from Mul-T-Lock
Security expert Mul-T-Lock is offering a tailored access control solution to all hotel, holiday park and short-break property owners. SMARTair® is an access control system offering an intelligent, yet simple, step up from keys. For […]