iKnow UK Freephone for sales enquiries 0800 064 3333
Email: Password:

The UK's largest independent Accommodation, Eat and Drink, Attractions, Shopping and Travel Directory

B&B

Posts Tagged ‘B&B’

Brits Go Green with Eco-Friendly Hols

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

With more and more of us seeking out holidays that fit with our environmental beliefs, one bed and breakfast in Wales is leading the way.

The Real Swallows and Amazons

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Holidaymakers are flocking to stay at the house that inspired one of the classic children’s books of all time – Swallows and Amazons.

Alice’s Wonderland in the UK

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

UK tourism and accommodation expert iknow-uk is inviting holidaymakers to experience a piece of Alice’s wonderland for themselves with a break to some of the UK’s most magical properties.

A Tale of Two Brothers

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Folklore has it that two brothers wanted to build a house on the headland in Sandsend. One went behind the others back and started to build. The other did the same but, when he reached the cellar stage, they made up and continued building just the first house. The cellar has remained in the garden ever since.

Through the Porthole

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Sea views, wildlife and an old wartime bunker prove a winning combination for one Yorkshire bed and breakfast.

‘Apeeling’ to fans of Grand Designs

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

In March, Grand Designs revisited Peel Castle and Kevin McCloud stayed in the ‘old bedroom’. After the programme aired, the couple received 3000 emails (250 in the first hour); filling the bookings diary for the whole year. They even had to switch off their phone!

Recession Brings ‘Bonne Chance’

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

In recent years, we’ve witnessed an increase in budget hotels, with major international brands providing more bed space and delivering peace of mind through a uniform service and room standard – wherever we may be staying. But, with that uniformity have we lost a vital element of British hospitality?

Success Through Military Precision

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Steve and Elaine Fazakerley spent twenty-four years in the Army, before retiring and setting up a B&B on St Chad’s Road in Blackpool’s South Shore. Whilst Elaine had years of experience in catering and hospitality; having even served the Queen Mother, Steve had no experience of the industry.

Things that go Bump in the Night

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Pat Bernard and her daughter, Sarah, have owned Grange Fell B&B and Post Office since 2005. It was a sad day when the Post Office closed for business on Monday (4th August), but the B&B will continue welcoming guests.

Yorkshire’s Most Apeeling B&B?

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Hellifield Peel Castle was featured on Channel 4’s TV programme, Grand Designs in 2007. The episode charted the progress from a ruin to a Castle over a 2-year period and over 6 million people tuned in to watch this one-and-a-half hour special; the programmes highest ever audience