It’s not just making a few beds and cooking a breakfast, there are a host of things you should know to help you make a success of your new business.
Where can you find good advice and benefit from the experience of other owners? Well, the internet is an obvious place to start but going on a course specifically designed for B&B owners can be much more valuable.
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British Bed and Breakfasts have never been more popular and in a competitive market, the most popular are the ones with attention to detail, personal service and really make the most of their locations and history to develop their own style.
Look at the Daily Telegraph’s recent Top 10 and the combined selling points that make them stand-out B&Bs:
This B&B is praised for its:
This accommodation offers:
This offers:
Do you have what it takes to run a great B&B?
If you are considering starting a B&B or are looking to invest in improving or expanding your existing B&B business, then chances are you will need B&B finance and it makes so much sense to go to people, like Stewart Hindley and Partners, who understand the business through and through.
We are long-established specialists in securing B&B mortgages. Our experienced team will be able to offer you friendly and informative advice to help you succeed in your business. Browse our site for case histories and more information about the process involved in securing B&B finance or call us now to speak to our team of experts.
With many of today’s horse owners looking for different and interesting places to take their horse to ride, there are good opportunities for Bed and Breakfast owners with access to the right facilities to expand their businesses.
If you run a rural bed and breakfast with good riding country nearby and have your own stables and paddocks on-site (or a livery yard or riding centre very close by) then offering this additional service could generate valuable group B&B business for you.
Guests are typically looking to stay close to their horses and in small groups so they can ride with their friends.
Key features these customers would be looking for are:
If you don’t have your own facilities on-site, it would be worth talking to your local riding centre or livery yard to see if they would have spare capacity. It is important to remember though, that for it to be an attractive proposition to this market, the horse accommodation should ideally be within walking distance, or a short car journey away.
If you think you could meet the above criteria, it could be worth exploring your hospitality finance options to help you invest in equestrian facilities.
The British Horse Society, which is dedicated to improving the lives of horses and helping horse riders to get the most from their relationship run a ‘Horses Welcome scheme’ which is the UK’s first quality-assured scheme for equine bed and breakfast accommodation. Started in the south of Scotland in 2006, it has since grown to include members all over the UK and Ireland. Becoming a member of the scheme demonstrates a commitment to providing a genuine ‘home away from home’ for horses.
Various other B&B listings will also offer stabling as a filter for online searches, enabling horse owners to identify their options quickly and easily
Whether you are looking to expand your existing bed and breakfast operation into areas like this, or are looking at starting a B&B business, the chances are you will need B&B finance and it is worth seeking advice from us here at Stewart Hindley & Partners we specialise in this sector and can provide you with a solution that suits your requirements.
If you want to see how much the loan will cost each month take a look at our online Business Mortgage calculator or call us to find out how we can help.
The humble English guest house has triumphed over its international counterparts to claim five of the world’s top 10 best B&B slots, according to travel giant TripAdvisor.
Bindon Bottom B&B, in West Lulworth, Dorset received the top award, beating competitors in Florida, Prague and Belgium.
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Stewart Hindley & Partners, leading specialists for Bed & Breakfast finance, will be exhibiting at The B&B Show in Bristol later this month.
The Show provides a unique one-stop opportunity for Bed and Breakfast, Guest House, and small Independent Hotel owners to build up their knowledge of the latest techniques, innovations, issues surrounding this industry and to network and meet other people operating in the same sector.
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If you’ve dreamed of owning your own bed and breakfast or guest house for a while, you’ve no doubt read many wonderful books, blogs and guides on how to make it happen. However, you still haven’t taken that first step yet – perhaps your confidence is holding you back, or maybe you have questions you need answering.
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The idea that one day you’ll quit your 9-5 to run a bed and breakfast instead is one that has passed through many people’s heads, usually followed by ‘how hard could it be anyway?’. But the reality of doing this isn’t as simple as throwing a ‘vacancies’ sign by the door and waiting for someone to knock. You need to do your research before committing yourself to the dream!
We’ve selected books that we think will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to be a successful B&B or guest house owner.
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Buying and running a Bed and Breakfast or guest house can be expensive. As we all know, the key to any good business is to ensure that your outgoings are not exceeding the money coming in i.e. the amount your customers are paying you. However, to provide a good service you do need to spend some money – but where to invest?
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When starting a new venture it is always a good idea to get as much information on the area in which you choose to go into. You probably think that running a B&B or Guest House is fairly straightforward and on the whole it is, however, it is not just cook a breakfast and change some beds.
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Jamie Rollo – UK hotel, pub and restaurant data shows trading has accelerated post-Brexit
Morgan Stanley analyst Jamie Rollo has revealed data from July and August for the UK hotel, pub and restaurant, and travel industries has shown trading has not only held up post the Brexit vote but even accelerated. He said: “The results are in. Industry data just out for July and August covering hotels, pub/restaurants and package holidays support numerous trading updates from listed and private companies, as well as some of the recent economic data – domestic UK leisure spending has not only been stable since the Brexit referendum, but has actually improved.
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