We had an interesting conversation recently with BnB guests.
Our guests were travelling for business which they do a lot to the more rural parts of Ireland. This means that they stay in many Bed and Breakfast establishments, as hotels are often not an option.
The highlight of their stay here…. cotton sheets, real coffee and wild flowers in the bedrooms!
They told us that normally they get poly sheets and instant coffee! This, of course, makes me think that the tea would probably be TEA BAGS!!!!!
Good grief… what is happening out there?
We don’t get away too often, but seriously, this just brought me back to 1980’s B&Bs.
We’ve never joined any of the B&B associations, or gone for any accolades. Since starting this journey we’ve just gone with our own instinct and how we’d like to be treated. Sometimes, of course, it does mean a lot of work. I know not everyone is into ironing sheets (and towels), but I LOVE freshly ironed sheets on my bed, so why wouldn’t a guest like that? Ironing sheets also gives me an excuse to indulge in my guilty pleasure…… watching quiz shows/cookery programmes on TV.
Another guest also commented recently that our orange juice was the best. Guys, I just squeeze fresh oranges… not difficult at all.
What has been your best, or indeed, worst B&B experience? Or is there something that you would love to see Bed & Breakfasts provide?
A Year In Redwood 
I stayed in a B & B on the outskirts of Galway once. There was a notice in the rooms saying that the routine of the family would always come before the needs of guests who were just passing through and that we, as guests, should be mindful of family mealtimes and leisure activities and do our utmost not to disturb them. It’s not a B & B any more strangely enough.
Oh my goodness… that’s surely a lesson on how to win friends!!! Why do people go into the hospitality business with that kind of attitude? Hope all is well with you?
Margaret
My best bnb experience was hands down in a small place outside tipperary, Ireland. YOURS!! The food, the conversations, the little pigglets, the genuin care. Loved it!
Thank you so much Malin! You need to come back on another visit, it seems like ages since you were here!
M
Oldfarm is currently the only B&B experience we have had. We haven’t tried again because we are quite certain no other place could come close to the extraordinary comfort, service, and fun we had with @oldfarm and @pigoftheday. Trying to get back again, but life keeps getting in the way.
Thank you Mike and Mary…. need to tell life to stop interfering!!!
M
Great blog you have hhere