Hereford offers a broad range of types of accommodation. The different types are defined by 'Quality in Tourism', the official and national quality assessment scheme, as follows;
Accommodation provided in a private house, run by the owner and with no more than six paying guests.
Accommodation provided for more than six paying guests and run on a more commercial basis than a B&B. Usually more services, for example dinner, provided by staff as well as the owner.
B&B or Guesthouse accommodation provided on a working farm or smallholding.
Inn Accommodation provided in a fully licensed establishment. The bar will be open to non-residents and provide food in the evenings.
Destination restaurant offering overnight accommodation with the restaurant being the main business and open to non-residents. The restaurant should offer a high standard of food and restaurant service at least five nights a week and have a liquor licence. The property may have no more than a maximum of 12 bedrooms.
Any establishment that meets the minimum entry requirements is eligible for this general sub category.
Accommodation which may or may not offer breakfast. Accommodation may be annexed and is likely to be fully en-suite. If breakfast is offered this may be in the form of a tray placed in the room in the fridge, a breakfast pack available for separate purchase or a continental self service option.
Here is an interesting article by Elizabeth Arneson of the About Bed & Breakfasts Guide
One of the best things about staying at B&Bs is that each one is unique. But almost all of today's B&Bs have on thing in common: They're run by professional, competent Bed and Breakfast owners.
Nonetheless, some outdated myths about bed and breakfasts persist. These myths have their roots in the days before most travellers even knew what a bed and breakfast was. Today, with rare exceptions, they are simply myths. As with hotels, there are good B&Bs and bad B&Bs. With a little research you should be able to find one that fits your preferences.
Here are my picks for the top myths about bed and breakfasts.
1. There is no privacy.
The vast majority of Bed and Breakfasts, and all of the good ones, have plenty of privacy. Your room should be quiet and free from interruption. You won't be forced to interact with other guests, nor will you have to sit down with the Bed and Breakfast owner and look at old family photos. At a small Bed and Breakfast house, you may be able to go through your entire stay without ever seeing any other guests - try that at a hotel! Bed and Breakfast owners tend to be very concerned with their guests' privacy and do everything they can to respect it.
2. The Bed and Breakfast owners are hiding.
This is almost the opposite of myth number 1. Some guests are concerned if they don't see the Bed and Breakfast owners when they return from dinner, or sometimes even at check-in. (Some Bed and Breakfast houses leave a key in a pre-arranged spot to facilitate a late check-in.) In most cases, the Bed and Breakfast owners live in the same building that guests are staying in, so they're never too far away. They're probably just trying to respect your privacy.
3. You'll sit with strangers at breakfast and have to make small talk.
It is true that sometimes breakfast is served at one or two large tables, so guests who don't know each other may sit together. But in all the times that my husband and I have stayed at B&Bs, this has never been a real problem. Most people don't try to force conversation when it becomes apparent that you'd rather enjoy a quiet meal. If it does become a problem, you can talk to the Bed and Breakfast owner about it and time your future breakfasts so that you'll almost sure to be alone.
4. B&Bs have staff and a front desk clerk on duty 24/7.
In most cases, particularly with Bed and Breakfast houses of less than 10 rooms, the Bed and Breakfast owner is the only person (or couple) working at the Bed and Breakfast house. Sometimes, they might have a maid help with room preparation in the morning, but by and large that person is handling everything. This means that you should arrive on time, or at least call if that's not going to be possible. Bed and Breakfast owners often plan their day (including shopping for your breakfast foods) around guests' arrival times.
5. Bed and Breakfast housekeeping is a hobby.
Most Bed and Breakfast owners couldn't make a living just by running their B&B, but that doesn't make it a hobby. It is a serious business with many facets.
6. Breakfast is simple to make, and Bed and Breakfast owners can just whip something up.
Most B&Bs plan breakfasts days or even weeks in advance, so you need to let them know ahead of time if you have any special dietary needs or restrictions. Going back to myth number 5, the Bed and Breakfast owner is often also the cook, the waiter and the dishwasher. The best breakfasts I've ever eaten have been at B&Bs, and that didn't happen by accident.
7. B&Bs are very expensive.
Not necessarily. There are some expensive B&Bs, but there are also some very affordable ones. It depends on the Bed and Breakfast house's location, amenities, and other factors. But if you've avoided looking at B&Bs as an option because of the cost, think again. In large cities, for example, high-quality B&Bs are very competitive with hotel prices. In areas less often visited by tourists, B&Bs can be an amazing bargain.
8. Business travellers can't stay at B&Bs.
Many B&Bs have all the amenities important to business travellers, and many will offer a discount for an extended stay. This might have been true 10 or 15 years ago, and is still true to some extent – but many B&Bs now cater to corporate travellers.
9. Bed and Breakfast owners are rich.
If they are, it's not because they're Bed and Breakfast owners. Although they might own beautiful homes which have been restored and immaculately decorated, most Bed and Breakfast owners don't even make all their income at the Bed and Breakfast house. If a B&B has less than 10 rooms, the chances are very good that the Bed and Breakfast owner, the Bed and Breakfast owner's spouse (or both) has outside income.
10. There will be strange rules and a curfew.
Sometimes an Bed and Breakfast house will have rules that mystify me. But I've never stayed anywhere that had what I would call "strange" rules. And no B&B has ever had a curfew. Bed and Breakfast owners will sometimes ask you to be quiet if you come back to the Bed and Breakfast house late, out of respect for other guests. Make sure you read all of an Bed and Breakfast house's policies on their web site before making a reservation and you should never be staying at a B&B with truly strange rules. Bed and Breakfast owners are not control freaks - they want you to have a great time, and they want you to come back.
Bed and Breakfast Hereford: For the price of ordinary bed and breakfast, Three Park Street Bed and Breakfast in Hereford takes an extra step to offer it’s guests a little more then expected.
Three Park Street is classified as a Bed and Breakfast accommodation, however, it offers much more than it's classification and ordinary prices would suggest.
For the price of ordinary bed and breakfast, Three Park Street Bed and Breakfast in Hereford takes an extra step to offer it’s guests a little more then expected.
A Bed and Breakfast in Hereford with Fine Food. We will gladly cater for any dietary needs you may have, but we enjoy good food at Three Park Street, and enjoy sharing it.
A Bed and Breakfast in Hereford with Massage Therapy. Fine massage facilities are available on the premises in our purpose-built garden room, so whether you need a massage treatment with a trained therapist, or you just fancy a relaxing massage.
A Bed and Breakfast in Hereford with a great location. Three Park Street is situated on the loop of the river Wye in Hereford. It’s not a co-incidence that it is exactly located on the nationally recognised Wye Valley Walk. There are beautiful walks along the riverside waiting to be taken, but we are on the doorstep of the city centre too, so you can take a stroll to the shops by taking the riverside pathway which takes you through the grounds of the magnificent Hereford Cathedral.
