7 Things You Should Know About Booking a B&B in Ireland

· B&B's are a family run business.facilities and a TV in the rooms. Some have
For that personal touch and a feeling that you areaccess to broadband, and fresh home baking is a
in a home away from home, they're a fantasticpopular feature in many.
option. Experience how the whole family· Most B & B's are either located
contribute to the smooth running of the B&B.outside towns and villages or on the outskirts.
From the biggest to the smallest each is anThis is a definite plus point for city dwellers and
essential cog in a well-oiled machine.people from large towns, as they have the
· Such a hearty welcome awaits youopportunity to experience our lovely countryside.
from the owner of the house. The minute you'reWalking down country lanes getting all that
across the threshold you're mad feel like one ofbeautiful fresh clean country air into your lungs -
the family. Add to this inviting smells of deliciouswhat could be better!
home cooking and you'll probably start to think· TAA (Tourism Accommodation
home was never like this.Approvals) approve B&B's on behalf of Bord
· Hotels seem to be springing up all overFáilte - so you have peace of mind as
the place, so the humble B&B has to be justregards the quality and standard of your chosen
as competitive when it comes to availability andB&B.
pricing. Rooms on offer are fewer, but most· A B&B is not at all anonymous,
premises have single, double/twin and doubleright from the very word go, you are part of this
single rooms available.open family. At the end of the day you are a
Note: the term double single or double and singleguest in someone's home and the experience all
always causes a bit of confusion. What it is, is afeels very personal with everyone on first name
room with a double and a single bed in it!terms.
· These days almost all B&B's areSo there you have it, plenty of reasons why you
totally en-suite and offer tea/coffee makingshould choose a family run B&B.