Recent content by AjMed

One of the B&B's we are looking at has 9 bedrooms and a managers ensuite downstairs. The present owner has been happy with the arrangement but he wants to retire now. My wife and I are trying to understand whether or not we can go into this business without it taking over our entire lives. As...

My wife and I are still researching and looking at the possibility of buying a B&B on the coast in the UK. We are looking at the possibility of hiring a live-in manager. We would want the manager to be in charge of breakfasts and cleaning (we don't yet know if that would mean actually doing the...

How long have you run your B&B for?

Great idea! Thanks

As an inspiring B&B owner in the UK, my wife and I spoke to a consultant about her services and what she could offer us. During the conversation she said that people usually own their B&B for three years (year 2 is just as hard as year 1 so they sell in year 3) or they own it for life (until...

Thanks for the response - just thought it best to ask - that's why I'm here posting - to learn from you all

Yes, I can see after all the replies that we do need to do a course and get some professional advice. Camberly has been especially helpful and we've spent the whole day/evening going through everything - thank you so much. I'm quite overwhelmed at how helpful everyone here is.

Can you explain what TIC is?

I think having a TV in each room is very important. Some people won't turn it on, I'm someone that always does turn it on. Even if I don't want to watch a specific show, it's nice to have on in the background. Having a TV provides choice, so if you can afford to - get one for each room.

Thank you CamerleyHotel - I've just got in touch with all the contacts you suggested - really helpeful As far as seasons and bookings - my wife and I have found that the B&B's are quite busy all year round. about 42% in December/January but by March its picked up. In fact when we did our...

Thank you to everyone that's replied. My wife and I live in London, England and are looking to move to the coast. We don't have seminars in the UK and instead we'll have to learn from the internet, books etc The property we're looking at is a boutique hotel rather than a home stay so even though...

My wife and I are looking at buying an established B&B - we know nothing about the business but are working day and night to learn as much as we can whilst looking at finances and all the legalities.... I wanted to come onto the forum, say hi and ask 2 questions (for now). So my first (probably...