The demand for guest houses has grown. B&Bs are no longer seen as a low-budget tourist accommodation but as an attractive alternative to the usual hotel or motel room. There are Stone Ridge bed and breakfast establishments that offer amenities which are not inferior to the most luxurious lodgings. The term B&B has become globally recognized. A B&B with more than seven rooms is more like a guest house or hotel. It is difficult to be operated by one or two people and staff will need to be hired.
Incumbent B&B owners seek a simple complementary income, often pension for living their passion. They do not always have the knowledge and offer 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms while the new owners can come up with dozens of rooms. The new operating standards or conditions tend to harden the situation for the bed and breakfast owners. This also leads to increasing demands from customers who push these two categories of owners to evolve.
In some countries, activities of B&Bs are governed by decrees. These limit the number of rooms that can be offered by an operator. It specifies the need to first obtain a permit issued by the relevant tourism authority. Apart from detailed information on the amenities offered, the regulatory regime imposes minimum opening periods to at least four months a year.
In Wallonia, the cottages belong to the category of tourist accommodation category and are governed by specific provisions of the bed and breakfast code. The generic term guest can be supplemented by the term farm if the rooms are located on a working farm. An operator cannot offer more than five guest rooms, and will use the term guest house if the building has more than three rooms for accommodation. The licensee shall personally welcome customers, and must provide breakfast.
Some owners choose to join marketing bodies, other homeowners choose to make their rooms directly available to the public and the Internet has made things easier. The rooms are subject to a price for one night and breakfast is included, it is a bundled service. Breakfast is taken together in the dining room or family kitchen. Other meals may also be included (mainly at night - dinner), but at most a flat fee is requested. The dining table has a strong guest friendly feel to it. It allows you to chat with the owners and other residents around mostly regional dishes.
This classification is provisional, the independent establishment will be visually inspected. B&B Only is the final classification. The relevant bed and breakfast body performs the classification, through quality checks and certifies B&Bs. The vast majority of B&Bs are not classified because the owners are unfamiliar with the classification or have no need for these paid qualifications.
That is not to say that no high standard of accommodation is offered.There are various degrees ranging from very simple to very luxurious night stay. It is up to the owners of a guest house to decide whether they want classification or not. The distinction between B&B and hotel is based on the number of beds.
It is an attractive alternative to the usual rooms in hotels. Moreover, a full English breakfast is included in the price. If rooms are available, it is indicated on the door or reception with the sign vacant. Usually every room has a private bathroom or sanitation facilities are shared with other guests or residents.
Incumbent B&B owners seek a simple complementary income, often pension for living their passion. They do not always have the knowledge and offer 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms while the new owners can come up with dozens of rooms. The new operating standards or conditions tend to harden the situation for the bed and breakfast owners. This also leads to increasing demands from customers who push these two categories of owners to evolve.
In some countries, activities of B&Bs are governed by decrees. These limit the number of rooms that can be offered by an operator. It specifies the need to first obtain a permit issued by the relevant tourism authority. Apart from detailed information on the amenities offered, the regulatory regime imposes minimum opening periods to at least four months a year.
In Wallonia, the cottages belong to the category of tourist accommodation category and are governed by specific provisions of the bed and breakfast code. The generic term guest can be supplemented by the term farm if the rooms are located on a working farm. An operator cannot offer more than five guest rooms, and will use the term guest house if the building has more than three rooms for accommodation. The licensee shall personally welcome customers, and must provide breakfast.
Some owners choose to join marketing bodies, other homeowners choose to make their rooms directly available to the public and the Internet has made things easier. The rooms are subject to a price for one night and breakfast is included, it is a bundled service. Breakfast is taken together in the dining room or family kitchen. Other meals may also be included (mainly at night - dinner), but at most a flat fee is requested. The dining table has a strong guest friendly feel to it. It allows you to chat with the owners and other residents around mostly regional dishes.
This classification is provisional, the independent establishment will be visually inspected. B&B Only is the final classification. The relevant bed and breakfast body performs the classification, through quality checks and certifies B&Bs. The vast majority of B&Bs are not classified because the owners are unfamiliar with the classification or have no need for these paid qualifications.
That is not to say that no high standard of accommodation is offered.There are various degrees ranging from very simple to very luxurious night stay. It is up to the owners of a guest house to decide whether they want classification or not. The distinction between B&B and hotel is based on the number of beds.
It is an attractive alternative to the usual rooms in hotels. Moreover, a full English breakfast is included in the price. If rooms are available, it is indicated on the door or reception with the sign vacant. Usually every room has a private bathroom or sanitation facilities are shared with other guests or residents.
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