happykeeper
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That has been our experience in the UK and Ireland. If we want something more than our room and, usually, a breakfast room, we have had to look for that in advance. We have found that there are more manor houses etc in France and bed and breakfast equivalents that are more like what we offer. Is that changing at all? Has there been any growth in the inn style of accommodations? We did stay at a place in Oban that was more of a full service option. Just got a note that they sold it and it is being returned to a residence.We don't have a common area inside either. It's a shame, but we've looked at various possibilities over the years, but none work. Not really expected with a uk B&B, I don't think.No, not going to work. Firstly the house is built on the side of a hill so most of the garden is sloping, quite steeply in places. The second problem is that the house is situated in the centre of a rectangular property, the largest space being right in front of our private lounge, don't want guests sitting there. Third problem is the climate, if it's a light fabrication or outdoors it's going to be unusable for a large proportion of the time (even in summer), making it pointless.I wish we had a public area where we could socialize with guests like this, or just with each other. We've looked at various options such as extensions and conservatories but just not viable..Screen house? Fire pit?Highlands John said:I wish we had a public area where we could socialize with guests like this, or just with each other. We've looked at various options such as extensions and conservatories but just not viable.
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.A little tangent - do most B&B's have a common area? We have a living room for guests and a porch. I know one in town that has a dining room but no common living room. Is there a 'norm?'Highlands John said:No, not going to work. Firstly the house is built on the side of a hill so most of the garden is sloping, quite steeply in places. The second problem is that the house is situated in the centre of a rectangular property, the largest space being right in front of our private lounge, don't want guests sitting there. Third problem is the climate, if it's a light fabrication or outdoors it's going to be unusable for a large proportion of the time (even in summer), making it pointless.
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