Bed & Breakfast

The bed and breakfast, or B&B as we usually say, is a great British institution. In essence you get a room in someone's house, and small B&Bs may only have one guest room, so you’ll really feel like part of the family. Larger B&Bs may have four or five rooms and more facilities, but just as warm a welcome.

In country areas your B&B might be in a village or an isolated farm surrounded by fields. Prices reflect facilities and usually run from around £12-£20 per person. City B&Bs charge about £25-£30 per person, although they’re often cheaper as you go further towards the suburbs.

Most B&B rates are based on two people sharing a room. Single rooms are rare and lone travellers need to plan ahead a little. Even then, single rooms are 20-50% more than the usual per person price for a shared double room.

To search for a B&B in Britain, use our accommodation search - Britain's largest accommodation directory.