The B & B Directory - Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in the UK & Ireland: September 2020

Tuesday 29 September 2020

North Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast, Cardington, Church Stretton, Shropshire

https://www.thebandbdirectory.co.uk/5916

North Hill Farm is set on a hilltop overlooking one of the most lovely valleys in Shropshire. The majestic views take in a panorama of the Shropshire Hills from Wilstone Hill to Wenlock Edge.

The ideal place for anyone who loves the peace of the countryside, whilst being central for Shropshire's many attractions.

The rooms are all named after birds that live around the farm and all have TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room boasts stunning views over the valley.

For breakfast, the hosts serve an Aga cooked breakfast with a varied menu to suit most tastes. Eggs are from the farm's own free-range hens. Jams and marmalades are all homemade. The hosts have had many plaudits for their porridge with cream and maple syrup.

Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Ironbridge are all around 30 minutes away by car. The unspoiled beauty of this part of the border country has a wealth of birdlife including buzzards, red kites, woodpeckers and ravens frequently seen performing their aerobatics above the farm and a big variety of song-birds.

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Monday 28 September 2020

Selwood Lodge, Bognor Regis, West Sussex

https://www.thebandbdirectory.co.uk/3713

Selwood Lodge is a family-run licensed guest house which offers excellent accommodation just a short walk to Bognor Regis town centre. It is a great base for exploring a range of brilliant attractions in West Sussex.

All guest house rooms are located on the first floor and offer en suite shower rooms. Facilities include tea/coffee making facilities, TV, hairdryer, irons and ironing boards. Towels are provided and there is ample and unrestricted street parking. The driveway is also available for off-street parking.

Breakfast consists of a choice of cereals, coffee or tea, toast and of course, a full English breakfast. It is served between 8-30 am & 9-30 am (earlier by special request) in the comfortable dining room.

The guest house is only a few minutes’ walk to the town centre and seafront where you will find many shops, regular markets, cafes, restaurants, live theatre, cinema, nightclubs and of course, many traditional English pubs. Bognor also hosts various events including the International Birdman Rally.

The Bahamas Hotel, Torquay, Devon

https://www.thebandbdirectory.co.uk/14773

The Bahamas Hotel offers charming accommodation in Torquay. The guest house in Devon is just a short walk from Torquay’s main beach, Torre Abbey Sands and the main promenade.

There is a range of comfortable and well-appointed bedrooms available: 5 doubles, 2 premier doubles, 2 single and 1 family room with 1 double and 1 single bed. The premier rooms come with wonderful king size beds. You can start the day with a lovely cooked breakfast. Vegetarian or gluten-free options are also available.

The accommodation is only 10 minutes away from the promenade, marina and main shopping centre. Further afield you can visit Torbay and the South Devon beaches. Fantastic attractions to see include Cockington Country Park and Craft centre, Living Coasts, the Princess Theatre, Kents Cavern, Babbacombe Model Village and Bygones. In Paignton, you can see the zoo and pier, as well as the Geo Gardens.

In nearby Brixham, you can stroll around the working fishing port, Berry Head or Greenway House. A trip to Dartmouth or Totnes is perfect for walkers and you can gain easy access to the South Devon Coastal Path.

Marshwood Farm B&B, Dinton, Salisbury, Wiltshire

https://www.thebandbdirectory.co.uk/3176

Marshwood Farm B&B offers bed and breakfast accommodation in the peace and tranquillity of the Wiltshire countryside on a working farm at Dinton, near Salisbury.

The charming B&B has 2 rooms - The Green Room and The Blue Room. The Green Room is a double/twin bedroom with en suite shower room. The Blue Room is a double/family bedroom with an en suite bath and shower room. A traditional farmhouse or continental breakfast is served and guests are welcome to use the garden and tennis court.

Salisbury to the east offers many attractions - the cathedral with its impressive spire and surroundings, a traditional market (Tuesdays and Saturdays) in the market square, theatre, a variety of restaurants, shopping and guided tours or perhaps a day or evening at the races. To the west of Marshwood a visit to Longleat, the safari park, house and grounds, is recommended as a day out, with something for everyone. Further to the west is the delightful city of Bath, with its Roman baths, museums, fine architecture and a mix of shopping and dining. Shaftesbury, a hilltop town, with its Gold Hill, quaint cobbled streets and King Alfred's Abbey, has breathtaking views of the Dorset countryside. Stourhead, the house and grounds ever-changing throughout the seasons, holds many events throughout the year.

The Durham Ox, Ilkeston, Derby, Derbyshire

https://www.thebandbdirectory.co.uk/14772

The Durham Ox in Ilkeston offers fantastic accommodation. Located near Derby in Derbyshire, it is perfect for a spontaneous break away.

The charming inn dates to 1780 and still retains an abundance of charm and character. It offers a range of tastefully furnished and comfortable double rooms. All the rooms include a TV and tea and coffee making facilities.

You can enjoy delicious food in beautiful, old-world surroundings. From beer-battered haddock and chunky chips to steak served with French fries or chunky chips, there is something for everyone. You enjoy savour a real ale in front of the open fire.

Lots of fantastic attractions are in the local area:

Wollaton Hall, Gardens and Deer Park.

Wollaton Park.

Nottingham Industrial Museum.

Victoria Park.

Shipley Country Park.

The Bedingfeld Arms, Oxborough, King's Lynn, Norfolk

https://www.thebandbdirectory.co.uk/12996

The Bedingfeld Arms is a country pub with rooms which is situated in the heart of a peaceful, rural part of West Norfolk known as 'The Brecks'. Located near King's Lynn, in the tiny village of Oxborough opposite National Trust Oxburgh Hall, it has access to a wealth of nature walks in and around Thetford Forest and amongst ancient heathlands, with their unique flora and fauna, including pingos.

A coaching inn since 1783, the popular and independent pub incorporates the best attributes of a local community pub with the comfort and luxury of a coaching inn. As a free house, it offers a handpicked selection of cask ales. Alternative tastes are catered for with a tempting wine list, a range of freshly ground coffee, exotic teas and mocktails, perfect for designated drivers! There is also a restaurant with three dining rooms.

For breakfast, there is an ample choice ranging from eggs benedict to full English, fresh fruit salad, cereal, toast and local honey. A state of art espresso machine adds to the choice, however, it costs a little more. Breakfast is now served in the recently built Oak and Stone Garden room and is made using as many fresh, local ingredients as possible.

The Bedingfeld Arms is ideal for combining a visit to the National Trust's Oxburgh Hall which is opposite and attracts 88,000 tourists per year. This historic 15th-century moated manor house with formal gardens and where many seasonal events are organised, is just a stone's throw from the Bedingfeld's own spacious and attractive south facing garden, with the unusual statue of John Lennon (or Rock Jesus) catching the attention of passers-by.

Holme Lea Guest House, Ambleside, Cumbria, Lake District

https://www.thebandbdirectory.co.uk/1789

Holme Lea Guest House in Ambleside provides stunning guesthouse accommodation in a wonderful part of the country.

The rooms are spacious and comfortable and enjoy views of Loughrigg and Fairfield. The hosts offer an excellent range of breakfasts to choose from: cereals, yoghurts and fruit juice, full English breakfast with locally sourced produce, vegetarian option or light bites available. Toast, preserves and tea and coffee is also available. The hosts only use the best ingredients sourced from the local butcher, with free-range eggs.

The accommodation is close to all local amenities, shops, restaurants and pubs, yet situated off the main through road. Surrounded by beautiful scenery and landscapes and only a short stroll from Waterhead and the shores of Lake Windermere, the family-run house offers a great base. Attractions including the Bridge House, Galava Gate Roman Ruins and Stock Ghyll Waterfalls are also within walking distance.

The Squirrel Inn, Hurtmore, Godalming, Surrey

https://www.thebandbdirectory.co.uk/11535

The Squirrel Inn is situated in the village of Hurtmore, near Godalming and Guildford, with easy access just off the A3. The hosts pride themselves on locally sourced food and a constantly rotating selection of real ales from across the country.

In the summer the extensive, child-friendly garden and outside dining areas come into their own. It's the perfect setting for a family gathering or a quiet peruse of the papers. With a great variety of food on offer, including daily specials, there is something for all tastes and appetites.

The restaurant now offers a variety of homemade stone-baked Pizzas and succulent burgers along with a great Sunday Roast (Sundays only). The bar is stocked with a good selection of interesting fair – real ales from across the country, lagers and ciders on draft and a wide range of wines and spirits to suit all tastes.