The Bed and Breakfast Academy Blog

If you’re starting a B&B or already running a B&B, one of the best ways to increase bookings is by making the most of seasonal events. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, Easter, bank holidays, or Christmas, every event gives you a chance to attract more guests with themed...

Running a B&B is busy enough without the added hassle of faffing around with social media. In my experience, many B&B owners give it a go, only to abandon it when it doesn’t instantly result in a flood of direct bookings.

In this blog post, I’ll share why social media might...

It’s that time of year when many of us start thinking about New Year’s resolutions and personal goals. But as a B&B owner (or aspiring one), it’s just as important to reflect on your business and set clear, actionable goals to help it be successful in the year ahead.

When I...

Mark and Lyndsay took the Bed and Breakfast Academy Course over 10 years ago and went on to establish a thriving B&B in the heart of Cheltenham.

Now, as they prepare for retirement, they’re looking to sell their successful business. You can find more details on the agent's website here:...

Our standard breakfast is homemade granola, yoghurt, and berries. But during the winter months, I can't bring myself to buy berries flown in from overseas.

We could, of course, use frozen fruit defrosted from the freezer, but I find they often taste and look a bit sad. Plus, I tend to forget to...

While many businesses see the run-up to Christmas as their busiest time, for lots of B&Bs—especially those in rural areas—the winter months can be the quietest of the year.

In rural Shropshire, where my B&B was based, it was common for most B&Bs to close between October...

As we move ( very rapidly ) towards the new year, it's the perfect time to think about making small, but impactful, changes to your bed and breakfast.

One set of guests, who visited me every Easter for 10 Years, told me they loved spotting the small changes I’d made each time they visited.

One of the most common comments I hear from my course attendees when asked what they wish they’d known before starting a B&B is that they'd underestimated just how much storage space they actually need. Many hadn't appreciated just how much room they’d need to store clean bed...

If you’ve ever dreamed of running your own bed and breakfast in one of the most stunning parts of the UK, here’s your chance! 

Julie and Chris who took my B&B Academy Course and successfully built a thriving business are now offering their beautiful Morlea Bed &...

I’ve found my new go-to breakfast for chilly autumn mornings: this multigrain porridge. It's based on a recipe from Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's bestseller "How to Eat 30 Plants a Day" , but I've changed things up a bit and added in a few extras.

It’s full of good stuff like...

For Sale: Established B&B Opportunity on the Isle of Arran!

If you've ever dreamed of running a delightful bed and breakfast in a stunning location, here’s your chance! Nanette and Rob, proud owners of Cruickshanks B&B, have decided to close their doors and are now offering their...

Over the years, I’ve gone through several phases of yoghurt making, with more than my fair share of mistakes along the way! After a tough few months dealing with health issues following a bout of food poisoning last October, I really ramped up my home fermenting efforts—milk kefir,...