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With the easing of restrictions, many of us are using the opportunity to take a trip to the coast this summer. Whether it be re-kindling our memories of seaside holidays as children, introducing a new generation to this great British heritage or just the urge for sand, sea, sun (hopefully!) and plenty of fresh air...a summer trip beckons! Why not take time once again to stroll along our piers, and wonder at the fine achievements of Victorian engineering, enjoying the experience with nostalgic affection. Our [...]

An exciting milestone has been reached with B&Bs in Scotland re-opening to guests in the UK from 26 April, B&Bs in England are set to open their doors from 17 May and Wales has been given the go ahead to re-open hospitality earlier than expected…so all looking good so far! Our B&B Hosts have been making the most of their time during Lockdown with decorating, refurbishing and making improvements. Set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park, 4 Star [...]

As ‘Staycations’ look to be very much an integral part of 2021, in the coming weeks we shall be highlighting various destinations around the country for those of you raring to get out there and explore, as we slowly but surely ease our way out of Lockdown 3… as well as some fabulous B&B accommodation along the way! Somerset, in the South West of England, is a special county of beauty and contrasting landscapes, steeped in history and legend, just waiting [...]

Finally…with the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown in place, we can dare to hope…and start looking forward (with cautious optimism!) to making plans. Our B&B Hosts can’t wait to open their doors once more and do what they do best…looking after their guests, always with the safety of visitors an utmost priority. As the country slowly opens up, Wales is looking forward to welcoming visitors back when it is safe to do so, celebrating 2021 as ‘The Year of Outdoors’, so [...]

With Lockdown in full swing, we are all looking for glimmers of hope to see us through the next few weeks! 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, spring has arrived! To emphasise this point, each year six champion Magnolia trees are monitored in six different Great Gardens in Cornwall and when all six come into bloom, Cornwall announces that spring has arrived! [...]

As we bid 2020 a ‘not so fond farewell’, 2021 looks set to start with some serious challenges, but it does begin to feel like we can look ahead with cautious optimism to better times. Whilst the past year has taken its toll in so many ways, we saw our B&B Hosts adapting to the unprecedented situation before them, always with the safety of their guests as the utmost priority. Faced with the tough restrictions currently in place around the country, [...]