To say I’m not happy (B and B)

[Hunkyd0ry]

Evening,

I’ve come away with my family (DH and 2x DC) we haven’t been anywhere this summer, so now schools are back we’ve bought our young children away for a few days. We have treated ourselves to a B and B so we would be within walking distance of the beach.

Arrived, knocked on the door and rang the bell. No answer. Called the number and said we were here- sarcastic reply “Well go to the door and ring the bell” I said I had done both. Bell wasn’t working.

Room is fine, clean, tidy etc.

WiFi isn’t working. Keeps going in and out.

We are also above where they live. Sitting in my room (no TV on as feeding baby to sleep) and all I can hear is loud murmurs. Occasionally I can make out the conversation but it is constant.

I don’t know if I’m just being fussy because it’s quite a bit of money to us or is it unreasonable to have a noisy room?

If it is unreasonable- do you say anything?

Thank you.

To be honest, it sounds like you are expecting a hotel like experience rather than a B&B one to me. Having said that, if the noise is disturbing you, you're perfectly entitled to ask them to try to keep it down a bit. But it is only 7pm and I expect it will be quieter soon.

I hope you have a nice time away. 🙂

A B&b that is also somebody's house so you might hear others going about their business and that includes watching TV, can you ask to move room away from their sitting room?

BnBs are always a bit of a pain in my experience. If you read online reviews they are the funniest ones. Grumpy owners, not able to have sex due to noise complaints, weird other guests you’re forced to socialise with over breakfast.. it’s a mine field

I am not Really keen on B&Bs I always feel I'm intruding.

Oh we stayed at one just overnight where breakfast was in her kitchen shared table other guests being chatty owner doing her dishes and feeding her dogs

Maybe I’m not suited to B and B stays then 🤦‍♀️ at least I know now! I think I just assumed you get what you pay for.

It’s a family room so no chance of moving. I understand it’s someone’s house but didn’t expect to be above them hearing them having a chat with whoever they have round.

Hopefully once baby is asleep I can put the TV on and I won’t hear them. Thank you!

If you can make out conversations I would say it's too loud! If it keeps going on I'd politely ask if they can keep it down.

How much was it? The ones I've stayed in they have always been lovely and done everything to be perfect hosts.

You would've been better suited to the travelodge

I think I just assumed you get what you pay for.

A Premier Inn room can be anywhere from £30 to £200 a night, depending on demand. You still get exactly the same room.

Worth mentioning the WiFi signal though, they might have a booster that they can plug in, or at least be able to consider it for future guests.

Hopefully baby sleeps and you can relax, don't let it spoil your break.

Maybe your baby will serve the best revenge...

After this I think I’d be quite happy in a travel lodge.

One man has a very clear voice apparently he think it’s a good idea, especially if you’re cooking for a lot of people...

£250 for 2 nights.

That does sound a lot , we paid £100 for two rooms in a Holiday Inn Express in August , both with bed settees set up as beds.

Goodness me that is too much is it in Brighton or somewhere similar?

You could have got a static caravan or maybe a cabin. for that for longer

B and Bs vary but generally we have had many good experiences. You could plead for a room switch if trying to get the baby to sleep. Once stayed at a place where breakfast was at the kitchen table with their family. All the bacon,sausage etc was put in one serving dish so we were vieing with a 7 and a 5 year old for our share. Bizarre but very memorable. For £125 a three star hotel is a possibility in many places.

Thing is in the UK hotel like accommodation is just really expensive. So even very so so average rooms in places are over a hundred pounds a night. For a family room in a proper hotel it’s normally closer to three hundred.

It’s why we camp- just didn’t feel that the amount of money pain was worth what you get. But people pay the going rate still

Maybe you were at the same place as us Nannieanne

Where on earth are you for that price?

If you don't like the closeness, never stay in a riyad! My goodness you can hear everything in them!!!

I wouldn't complain personally, it is what it is. They can't do anything about thin walls and you shouldn't expect people to be quiet in their own homes (even if half is being rented out!)

You’ll have to tell us where you’re staying and how big your family is, OP - it’s impossible to comment on value without that info.

The thing with B&Bs is that they are a very personal type of accommodation. You’re really much more subject to the owner’s foibles than you are in a hotel or a rental apartment. I know someone who’s writing a book about all the B&B owners they have encountered, from the amusing to the nightmares. Unless you have personal recommendations from people you trust, it’s always going to be a gamble.

For that price is should be an absolutely gorgeous bnb op and yes, I've stayed in a few like that. Lovely all personal rooms often a view, they cook a really lovely breakfast and make it a home from home.
See how it goes but if it's rubbish give them a TripAdvisor rating!