Have you ever wanted to just get away from the fast pace, bright lights and big city and just take life at a snail’s pace, no matter if it’s only for a week or a weekend? Wouldn’t it be grand if there was a place where you could unwind, no stresses with chores or needing to re-supply your refrigerator every other night? What if there was a place that allowed you to experience the fresh outdoor air yet also had the convenience of a top rated hotel? Wonder no more, for there is such a place in existence and it costs less than staying at The W Hotel or The Hilton. It’s called a Bed & Breakfast.
You may be asking yourself, “What is a bed & breakfast?” A reasonable question to be sure, and the answer lies within this page you are reading right now. A bed & breakfast, or B&B, is a small lodging home that usually offers not only a place to stay for the night but also breakfast. This type of lodge seldom offers other meals.
They are typically large private homes made available for commercial use and have ten bedrooms or fewer, although there are B&Bs with more than ten. A B&B can also be a large boat or houseboat, called a Floating Bed & Breakfast. Usually, the owner of the B&B is also part of the cleaning staff and breakfast chef(s).
Part of the appeal of staying at a B&B is that it gives you a sense of history, even if the establishment isn’t an historical site. From the decor, to hospitality that is reminiscent of a bygone era, there is an overall historic charm that adds to its appeal. Furthermore, these establishments are usually located within a historical town or city and within reach of historical landmarks and the overall ambiance contribute to that appeal. If you want to get away from the hectic life that is your everyday work experience, then a bed and breakfast in Tampa, Florida is certainly the place to start looking.