Cornwall B&B B and Bs Bed and Breakfast Directory Guest Houses

Bed and Breakfast in Cornwall

Bed and Breakfast accommodation usually incorporates guest houses, farmhouses and inns and the emphasis in B&B guesthouses is quality and guest care. The difference between guest houses and hotels that provide a bed and breakfast service is connected with additional services provided by the hotel. In Guest Houses the emphasis is personal and individual service for guests. Size will be smaller, and prices will always be good value, and rather than lots of facilities and a more standardised service you'll get friendly, usually family run accommodation with the owners often on hand to offer extra information and advice on the local area. There's ample choice of B&Bs in Cornwall. Check out the choice of family run Newquay and Bude B&B guesthouses, or stay in family friendly St Austell Bay around Gorran Haven and Mevagissey or choose a luxury B&B in Fowey, Padstow, St Ives, Falmouth and the Isles of Scilly. Expect hearty Full English Breakfasts and often evening meal services. Many Cornwall guest houses also offer additional services such as therapies, massage and beauty treatments. As you'd expect in Cornwall the food in B&Bs is superb, often with an emphasis on local or organic produce.

The advantages of Bed & Breakfast accommodation is in the name, fully inclusive breakfast to set you up for your day of sight seeing, seaside fun or whatever activity on your agenda. Most guest houses and hotels offer a B&B service, with discounts for singles and often discounts for longer stays of 3 nights or more. Watch out for special themed B&B Cornwall breaks such as stag and hen weekend breaks or surfing breaks in Newquay. Many B&Bs offer large family rooms and good facilities and amenities for children, especially in the popular Cornwall seaside resorts for example in Looe or around St Austell Bay and Mount's Bay - superb, or how about walking B&B break in Bodmin Moor or a coastal walking break around the Lizard or Far West Cornwall.

Worth checking out when considering Bed & Breakfast accommodation are the following: What about singles - is there a supplement for single occupancy? Advise host of arrival time - if you're running late let them know as they may re-let the room. Departure times are usually straight after breakfast. Cancellations usually result in loss of deposits. Availability of evening meals varies - ask and if not, find out where local restaurants and pubs are located. Also check for provision of en-suite bathroom facilities, smoking policy, are children welcome? Are pets welcome? Are there private parking facilities? Cornwall does well on dog friendly B&Bs, and with lots of great walking in Cornwall both in the rural areas of Bodmin Moor, the Tamar Valley and East Cornwall to walking the South West Coast Parth, it's the perfect choice of holiday for both you and your pet!

Cornwall B&B Restaurants with Rooms

A growing trend is the increasing number of restaurants which now offer a B&B guest house service, offering a small number of rooms. This is great news, as you can enjoy your good 'knees up', and then totter upstairs to your room! Check out particularly luxury fine dining guest houses in locations such as Fowey, Padstow, St Ives, Falmouth, Launceston and Liskeard. We're talking luxury B&Bs here, with the odd four poster as standard. Cornwall restaurants with rooms are the perfect romantic Cornwall getaway.

You'll find many superb restaurants in Cornwall offering this service, often ones which have established reputations in offering the finest cuisine prepared by renowned chefs (Rick Stein is in Padstow) and are located in historic buildings such as old maritime buildings, some dating back to the 16th century. Find restaurants in idyllic coastal Cornish locations like Watergate Bay near Newquay, beautiful St Agnes or small fishing villages near Penzance such as Newlyn and Mousehold. B&B guest houses in Cornwall make perfect venues for the leisure visitor, or for Cornwall short breaks, and many are idyllically located in the Cornish countryside and interior in East Cornwall, Bodmin Moor and the Tamar Valley, as well as dotted around Cornwall's coastline.

Guests return to the same venues again and again, building up friendships with owners. Hearty breakfasts, individual service, unique style, superb country or coastal settings, personal advice and tourism tips are all a part of the guest house experience. Food is usually homemade and sourced from local produce, which is superb in Cornwall with it's host of farmers markets, organic produce and a choice of real ales. Your never a number in a guest house! You'll find a few off shore islands in Cornwall too, for ultimate luxurious B&B service. Check out the choice in luxury guest houses across the Isles of Scilly. St Mary's and Tresco particularly have a wide selection of luxury Bed and Breakfast accommodation!

Cornwall Bed and Breakfast Choice, Booking & Pricing

Booking in advance is recommended and deposits may be required. Some B&Bs only accept 2-3 night bookings, or a minimum of 2 night bookings at weekends and peak periods. Many will just do a one night. Often Bed and Breakfast accommodation is located in the owner's home, with several bedrooms available. If you're booking bed and breakfast accommodation in Newquay, watch out for busy periods such as surfing competitions. Many Cornwall towns and villages have annual festivals (eg. Fowey's annual Daphne du Maurier Festival). If you're booking during these popular periods, booking well in advance is highly recommended to avoid disappointment!

Cornwall offers a choice of Farmhouse B&B guesthouse. Stay in the heart of the Cornish Countryside in usually family run, friendly working Cornwall farmhouses, great for the kids as farmhouse B&B usually have acres of rural surrounds to romp in and a chance to meet some of the farm animals! Many Cornwall Hotels, particularly the smaller hotels offer B&B services with a guesthouse feel. Find these particularly in holiday hotspots like Looe, Bude, Newquay, St Austell Bay, Mount's Bay and Penzance. Take a B&B Cornwall Golf break why not, or sample some of the superb luxury leisure facilities including swimming pools and spas in some of Cornwall's hotel B&Bs in Cornwall Spa hotspots such as Falmouth and St Ives.

Pricing for B&B accommodation is usually 'PER PERSON', based on two people sharing a twin or double room per night. Cheaper rates, a couple of pounds cheaper, are often available if you stay for two or three nights. Be aware of seasonal variations in pricing. Obvious peak seasons are summer, school holidays, Easter breaks, and Christmas festive season. B and B accommodation is inclusive of bed & breakfast only. Evening meals are often an option by arrangement. It's your choice whether to eat in or out. Short stay options suited to the customer, either one night stays or weekend breaks. A cheaper price as compared to a package which also includes evening meal. Usually a choice of breakfast options, including Full English breakfast which usually consists of bacon, egg, sausages, fried tomato and bread, tea or coffee, cereals and fruit juices. Expect that sumptuous Cornwall local produce, and look to superb Cornwall dining hotspots such as Padstow, St Ives, Truro, Falmouth and Penzance.

Diamond ETC, RAC & AA Rating system - Cornwall UK

The Diamonds scheme has been specially devised to rate guest houses and bed and breakfasts which don't offer the standard facilities usually provided by a hotel, although some guest houses do offer extras like small function rooms, perfect for small wedding or christening parties or a friends gathering. Some will also be licensed and offer a small bar and lounge area to guests, which may include games and occasionally in-house entertainment.Guest houses will always be smaller than hotels, but this is part of the charm and attraction to many who seek a more informal and individual setting. What can make guest houses distinct is the fact that unlike hotels they may not offer an evening meal service. However, especially in resort areas, many B&B Guest Houses will offer an evening meal option which will not be inclusive in the price. As with star ratings, the diamond rating system has now been standardised across the ETC, RAC and AA rating board. This means, for example, that a three diamond RAC rating reflects the same standards of service and facilities as an ETC or AA rating.

All diamond ratings offer a minimum standard of service and facilities which include clean, comfortable, and secure accommodation, and fully equipped bedrooms. All bedding, decor and furniture in rooms will be a high standard, and of course bedding, towels and so forth will be changed for the arrival of each new guest, and/or weekly at least if guests are staying for a long period. All curtains and blinds will function well and lighting, comfy seating and clothes storage such as a wardrobe will be standard. Expect clean and comfortable carpets and rugs, plus a high standard of cleanliness for bathrooms, and toilet areas, with fresh toiletries always provided. Adequate heating will be provided at no extra cost, and extra heating available at no extra cost if requested. Hot water will be available at appropriate times and a hearty breakfast with choice usually, although some may only offer continental style breakfasts, will be offered to guests. Some B&B guest houses only display room rates only, and full English breakfasts and so forth may have to be paid for separately.

The Diamond Rating scheme for B&B Guest houses runs from one diamond to five diamonds, with five representing the highest luxury standard of service and facilities. Diamond ratings are awarded for standards of cleanliness, service and hospitality and areas such as bedroom facilities, bathrooms with showers and toilets and the quality of food and dining room service. All public rooms such as lounges, bar areas and games rooms are judged for safety and security and general cleanliness, appearance and standard of upkeep. Percentage scores are awarded based on consideration of cleanliness & Quality, rated from 1-5 diamonds. 1 Diamond reflects a Standard Quality - scoring between 20% and 34% on the above. 2 Diamonds reflects Standard Quality - scoring between 35% and 49% on the above. 3 Diamonds is a Good Quality achieved - scoring between 50% and 69% on the above. 4 Diamonds is High Quality achieved - scoring between 70% and 84% on the above. 5 Diamonds is Outstanding Quality scoring of 85% and more and achieving the highest quality in the above. Red Diamond awards signify the highest quality within each.

Newquay B&B

As a tourist destination, Newquay has much to offer in terms of holiday accommodation, not least of which are the many Newquay B&Bs (sometimes referred to as B and B, BnB or guesthouses) that are available. Just as the name implies, 'B&B' includes accommodation plus breakfast. Breakfast usually consists of a full English fry-up: bacon, fried eggs, tomatoes, sausages, bread; a Continental breakfast and cereal; and these days it's common for B&Bs to cater for those with special dietary requirements: vegetarian, gluten free etc. B&Bs in Newquay are perfect for family holidays, romantic breaks, long weekends away and surfing holidays. Some B&Bs may provide storage facilities for surfing equipment. Also, since B&Bs are often independently owned, it's easy to talk on a personal level with the owners, and they are always a great source of information for local attractions.

Prices in Newquay B&Bs change according to a number of different factors: location and rating, for instance. But one of the main factors can be on and off peak rates. You can expect to pay full rates during the peak season (summertime in Newquay), but sometimes B&Bs have last minute deals and special offers available. During the low season (wintertime), B&Bs want to attract more customers, so you could probably find some great holiday B&B offers around this time.

Cheap Newquay B&Bs can cost anywhere around £25 per person per night. This is often based on two people sharing the same room. For this price, you will get clean and comfortable accommodation fit for a good night's sleep. However, with cheap B&B accommodation, some rooms are not en-suite, and you may find yourself having to leave the room to take a shower. Despite, you can find some great Cheap B&Bs in Newquay near the seafront, and near places such as Fistral Beach, Newquay Harbour, and in the town centre.

Budget Newquay B&Bs cost between £25 and £35 and offer slightly more than their cheaper counterpart. For instance, all the rooms will be en-suite, and you may have more choice at breakfast. Rooms will come with a TV and you may have access to WIFI internet.

For the ultimate in quality, 3, 4 or 5 star luxury Newquay B&Bs offer the full range of features, options and services. You can probably expect fantastic spacious en-suite rooms with access to WIFI internet and digital television (though if you require these, you must check beforehand), and brilliant breakfast choices.

St Ives B&B

St Ives is a lovely coastal holiday resort that is most famous for producing a large number of artists. It is also noted for its Porthmeor beach.

There is a wide range of St Ives B&Bs to choose from, and they can cost anything from under £25 at their cheapest to over £45 per person per night. Prices per person are usually based on the fact that two people will be sharing the same room. As the name 'B&B' implies, a room and breakfast is included in the fee. Although at breakfast you will have the choice of a full English fry-up: fried eggs, tomatoes, beans, sausages, bacon and bread; A Continental breakfast and cereal; it is becoming common to find B&Bs with a more diverse menu, catering for those with specific dietary requirements, such as a vegetarian or gluten free diet.

B&Bs in St Ives are almost always family friendly, and they are great for both long holidays and short breaks (weekend breaks and 'getaways'). Some pet friendly B&Bs welcome dogs, though you need to check if the beaches are pet friendly, too.

With cheap St Ives B&Bs, not all rooms are en-suite. These rooms could be booked at a discount rate, but you will have to talk with the proprietors of the B&Bs to see what offers are available. A cheap B&B will offer the necessities for a good night's sleep, and you may have some optional features such as WIFI internet or digital Skye television. The typical cost of a cheap St Ives B&B can be anywhere around £25 per person per night.

Budget St Ives B&Bs cost between £25 and £35 per night per person, and should offer slightly better facilities: rooms will be en-suite and some may have nice seaviews. Budget B&B accommodation will be clean and comfortable.

3, 4 or 5 star luxury St Ives B&Bs represent the best of B&B accommodation. Depending on the type of building, rooms will have different features. You can find B&B cottages with large rooms that have open log fires; others will feature jacuzzis in their bathrooms. You can read through the list of luxury St Ives B&Bs in the iknow-Cornwall accommodation listings to see what they offer.