Welcome to the Out of Eden Blog

At the core of every great bed and breakfast is most definitely the latter - a tasty breakfast.

Earlier this year we met up with Jill and Rupert Richardson from Dowfold House, who have been running their luxury bed and breakfast for almost 12 years.

Easter continues to be one of the busiest times to staycation in the UK, with tens of millions of people packing up in desperation for a glimpse of summer, and some well-earned time off work.

We’re exploring guest behaviours and influences on making a booking, to explore the theme of guest loyalty and question whether securing a larger proportion of repeat visitors is relevant for B&B’s.

The setting and serenity of a property is becoming increasingly important, with quality accommodation and ‘things to do’ not being the only factors in converting guest bookings.

Making the most of your outdoor space, however small that space may be, could be the difference between securing a booking and missing out to the competition.

Whether you’re a new B&B owner, or looking to give your property a revamp, there are a few things you can consider for a stress-free makeover.

Effective online marketing is a crucial element of the mix for any modern B&B business, and maintaining a good quality blog contributes a huge amount to your overall success.

B&B’s are steeped in UK tradition, heritage and culture, so it’s hard to believe that some people can have such misconceptions about our beloved bed and breakfasts.

In recent years the B&B sector has been plagued by reports that the industry was set to decline as the number of budget hotels increased and a new trend of home rentals emerged.

Get guests creating picture-perfect moments of your B&B on Instagram to help promote your business on your behalf to a new audience. Pure marketing gold!

Jamie Edwards of Explore with Ed talks us through his approach to finding and booking a B&B and the criteria that’s most important to him.

If you’re new to the game then running a B&B can feel a little like a dark art. Read our top tips guide to running a bed and breakfast business.

Make sure the cold winter nights don’t result in chilly and uncomfortable guests - perhaps it's time to assess the duvet situation at your property!

Bonfire night is one of the highlights of this time of year when the evenings are dark, damp and dull. So is your B&B or Guest House fully stocked up on hot drinks and sweet treats for your guests?

It’s the buzz word of the hospitality industry with hotels, B&B’s and guest houses either harnessing the trend of personalisation or terrified by the perceived price tag associated.

What led to a surge in people traveling with their canine companions? And when did the pet-friendly service go from ‘all welcome’ to ‘pets are the VIPs’?

Whilst owning a B&B can be a fantastic venture, there are many things to consider first to understand whether it’s a fitting career and lifestyle for you.

Welcome to autumn – the season of brisk walks through woodlands, evenings drawing in, cosy log fires and if you’re an accommodation owner - the season of MUD!

Keeping your accommodation spotlessly clean is all about having the right tools for the job. Check out the superb range of OXO cleaning products for your B&B or guest house.

As Britain emerges from a scorching June heatwave, here’s a reminder of what’s still sizzling hot here at Out of Eden.

It's time to have a really good check round your property to see if any sprucing up might be in order to keep it in tip top condition. At the same time, why not consider upgrading a few things?

In response to ever-changing consumer demands, Out of Eden are very pleased to offer a range of colours in our range of luxury bathroom towels, robes, and slippers.

We recently travelled to Nottinghamshire to interview B&B owner and TV presenter of channel 5’s ‘To B&B The Best’, Lisa Holloway. Here’s what she had to say…

With the help of B&B aficionado Karen Thorne, Out of Eden have put together this introductory collection of useful tips to help you get things right from the word go.

Ask anyone why they might choose a B&B over a hotel, and you’ll almost always find the word ‘homely’ cropping up somewhere in the answer. Here we discover why that might be the case.

The rise of online-review culture from the growth of websites like Tripadvisor means hotels and B&Bs are always having to up their game. Read our top tips to improve first impressions for your guests.

A luxuriously fluffy bathrobe accompanied by a cosy pair of slippers? Very much a sign of the more exclusive and expensive establishment, wouldn’t you say?

Many guests view a room as their own little haven, a safe and peaceful place away from life’s everyday stresses and surroundings - the one thing they don't want is inconvenience during their stay.

It’s an inescapable fact of the hospitality business that if the kettle doesn’t make a guest’s water boil to their liking, then it’ll certainly make their blood boil instead.

Just what did people consider important factors when booking accommodation at a hotel, guest house or B&B? According to Hotels.com, people’s number one priority is a decent breakfast!

Read why so many of the UK’s B&B and Guest House owners choose to buy from Out of Eden and as their preferred one stop shop for hospitality products.