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Best B&B sites

Posted by simon.gilbo on 07/30/17 11:45 PM

Doing our first UK trip in a couple of months and while we have/are prebooking some accommodation, most of the driving trip will be flexible about where we are going so we will book accommodation probably only a couple of days in advance. While I know this will limit our choices, I will take less accommodation choice and flexibility rather than being locked in. Probably will be staying in B&Bs most of the time

So the question is...what is the best internet site to look at what is available in particular areas? I know about things like TripAdvisor and have used it in the past but I was wondering if there was something else a little more targeted to England/Scotland B&Bs?

Thanks

Posted by cgichard

English but living in Melbourne, Australia

07/31/17 12:25 AM

432 posts

Try the Sawdays website.

Posted by Jennifer

Tunbridge Wells

07/31/17 08:10 AM

6113 posts

Sawdays or smoothhound.co.uk both cover B&Bs.

Posted by James

07/31/17 08:18 AM

2599 posts

This one is good for Wales - though some of the places are expensive http://www.little-places.co.uk/

http://www.farmstay.co.uk
A lot of the smaller places are on:>https://www.airbnb.co.uk

Posted by geovagriffith

07/31/17 11:44 AM

8325 posts

I use TripAdvisor and Kayak for any type of accommodation. I found some great B$Bs for our 28 day land trip of England and Wales. What I like about Kayak is that it covers many sites. TripAdvisor is great when using the map feature where you can hold the cursor over the different hotels and B&Bs to determine price. So you can pick based on location and price.

When I book, after going to Kayak and TripAdvisor, I then go directly to the website for the B&B and book direct. Sometimes, you get a lower price or a free breakfast that you would not get on Kayak.

Posted by Claudia

Land of La

07/31/17 12:04 PM

9263 posts

Simple answer, AirBnB.

Posted by Robin Z

Troy, Oh, USA

07/31/17 01:15 PM

2805 posts

There are hundreds of B&Bs that don't advertise, and rely on their sign only. We have driven all around England from March through September, and have NEVER had a problem finding a B&B. When you think that you are ready to stop for the day start watching for B&B signs, when you see one that you think you would like to stay at stop to see if they have a room available. Most of the time they offer to show you the room so you can decide if you want to stay. You could also go into a Touist Information Center and they can book a room for you.

Posted by geovagriffith

07/31/17 01:33 PM

8325 posts

Claudia,
I tried using Air BnB a few times and the proposed locations were never close in to the town or city centers.

Posted by Gone

not here anymore

07/31/17 07:28 PM

631 posts

to find a place https://www.smoothhound.co.uk/ or https://www.booking.com

check availablity......

then phone one with vacancies and ask for a price, many smaller places will knock a few pounds off if you book direct!

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