Why I love to welcome repeat B&B guests

Since the first lockdown ended here in England, like many B&Bs across the UK, my own Bed and Breakfast  has been very busy. Many people have been desperate to to get away after months of lockdown or have had their trips abroad...

This avocado toast recipe is a very popular recipe with my vegan guests.

If you offer it with a poached or fried egg on top, it's no longer vegan but is a popular choice with vegetarian and meat eaters alike.

My recipe for How to poach an egg ( with video ) is here

Make it gluten free by...

The top 8 mistakes I made setting up my B&B rooms

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I’ve set up 4 B&B rooms in the 16 years I’ve been running a B&B. And I'm not too proud to admit that I’ve made...

One question I’m asked an awful lot on the courses is “Do you have to serve a cooked breakfast?” In the UK, that would be a full English, Scottish, Welsh or Irish, with even more regional variations.

And my answer is “No you don’t” but then I add a...

How to buy the best beds for a B&B

On my B&B training course I'm often asked how to buy the best beds for a B&B. Should you should buy double, king size, super king size, twin, firm, medium, mattress topped etc?

Choosing your bed is up there as one of the most important decisions...

When I'm not running Bed and Breakfast Academy, I love to knit. It’s my ultimate way to relax, unwind, and spark creativity. Over the years, I’ve discovered the joy of knitting shawls, cowls, and scarves—projects that don’t require the stress of swatching, sewing up...

It's about this time of the year that I start to run low on the Seville Orange Marmalade I made back in January. I do have some frozen Seville oranges in the freezer for this but this three fruit marmalade is very popular with my Bed and Breakfast guests.

If you want to try making my Seville...

One of the little extras that always gets a mention from my B&B guests in reviews is the whole cake waiting in their room on arrival. This is normally a homemade lemon drizzle cake. It's a fairly safe bet as it seems to be most people's favourite! However I also offer to make something...

I was running the regular Zoom Q&A group chat for the online course this week, when one of the participants asked me if running a B&B had met my expectations.

It's a really interesting question and one that threw me a bit. It's been 16 years since I set up my own B&B, and I can't...

Blackberry pancakes with an apple, blackberry and cinnamon compote

Pancakes and sausages are my 2 favourite breakfast ingredients and, as it's nearly autumn, there are lots of lovely ingredients in the garden to go with them.  So I headed into the orchard, where the apples are throwing...

I often get requests for gluten free options at the B&B and try and offer a good choice.

On request, I can do a gluten free lemon drizzle for the rooms and the gluten free banana bread at breakfast has proven to be very popular even amongst the gluten eaters!

Pancakes are a popular choice at...

How to Reduce the Risk of Legionnaire's Disease at Your Bed and Breakfast

Many showers in B&B bathrooms may be unused for extended periods, especially during low seasons when guest turnover is minimal. It's essential to address the potential risk of Legionella bacteria in your water systems...