How To Find A Bed And Breakfast With A Specific Feature [Step-By-Step]

Bed And Breakfasts
Written By Taz Zaidi

How To Find A B&B With A Specific Feature

Bed and breakfasts come in various styles.

All travelers can find B&Bs that suit their tastes and budget - from “luxury” options (room balcony, gym, waterfront view, etc.) to the basic necessities you may need (like on-site parking and dinner options).

In this guide, we’ll cover how to find a bed and breakfast that has the feature(s) you want.

I’ll show you how to filter your online search to find the common features that guests often seek out in a B&B stay (like a restaurant and afternoon tea), plus some popular activities that many B&Bs offer.

*Agoda.com is one of the best places to find and book a bed and breakfast. To see today’s deals on B&Bs in your particular destination, click here.

Popular Bed And Breakfast Features

Below, I’ll show you how to find the amenities B&B guests commonly seek out in a stay. For features that require more explanation regarding how to find and book, I’ve written full, separate guides. These include:

How To Find A Bed And Breakfast By The Water

On Agoda.com, enter your destination, dates and the number of guests, then click “Search”.

Next, click the “Property types” tab, then select the “Guesthouse/bed and breakfast” filter.

Use Agoda’s interactive map to see listings pinned in your destination, by clicking “Search on Map”.

From here, you can click any pinned listing to get more information about that particular property.

*Waterfront B&Bs can be located by any large body of water (rivers, lakes, seas, oceans, etc.).

How To Find A Bed And Breakfast With An Ocean View

Not all bed and breakfasts located by a beach, sea or ocean offer waterfront views from their guest rooms. If you want a room that provides a waterfront view (or mountain view, etc.), you must browse photos of the room(s) you’re interested in. To do so, just scroll down to the “Select your room” section of the listing.

Next, click “Room photos and details” on the room(s) you’re interested in.

From here, browse through the room photos to see if that particular room offers the view you want.

*If you don’t see a room + view combination you like on Agoda, just try searching “bed and breakfast with (ocean/sea/water view) in (destination)” on Google.

How To Find A Bed And Breakfast With A Restaurant

On Agoda.com, enter your destination, dates and the number of guests, then click “Search”.

Next, click the “Property types” tab, then select the “Guesthouse/bed and breakfast” filter.

Lastly, click the “Property facilities” tab, then select the “Restaurants” filter.

*B&B restaurants can be private (for guests only) or public (open to both guests and non-guests). In my experience, B&Bs that have a restaurant usually also serve breakfast (and other included meals) in them.

How To Find A Bed And Breakfast That Offers Parking

On Agoda.com, enter your destination, dates and the number of guests, then click “Search”.

Next, click the “Property types” tab, then select the “Guesthouse/bed and breakfast” filter.

Lastly, click the “Property facilities” tab, then select the “Car park” filter.

*Depending on the property, “parking included” may not mean that parking is free or on-site (may be paid or nearby). To understand the full parking setup at a particular B&B, read its full listing prior to booking.

How To Find A Bed And Breakfast That Has A Gym

On Agoda.com, enter your destination, dates and the number of guests, then click “Search”.

Next, click the “Property types” tab, then select the “Guesthouse/bed and breakfast” filter.

Lastly, click the “Property facilities” tab, then select the “Gym/fitness” filter.

*Bed and breakfasts are often small (fewer than 10 guest rooms), so do not expect an on-site gym to be large and provide lots of equipment. Finding a local gym that offers a day pass could be a better option.

How To Find A Bed And Breakfast That Serves Afternoon Tea

On Agoda.com, enter your destination, dates and the number of guests, then click “Search”.

Next, click the “Property types” tab, then select the “Guesthouse/bed and breakfast” filter.

Lastly, click the “Property facilities” tab, then select the “Afternoon tea” filter.

*Some bed and breakfasts serve lunch and/or dinner (these meals could be free or included). For our full guide on how to find a bed and breakfast that serves lunch or dinner (and how it works), click here.

How To Find A Bed And Breakfast With A Balcony

On Agoda.com, enter your destination, dates and the number of guests, then click “Search”.

Next, click the “Property types” tab, then select the “Guesthouse/bed and breakfast” filter.

Lastly, click the “Property facilities” tab, then select the “Balcony/terrace” filter.

How To Find A Bed And Breakfast With A Washing Machine

On Agoda.com, enter your destination, dates and the number of guests, then click “Search”.

Next, click the “Property types” tab, then select the “Guesthouse/bed and breakfast” filter.

Lastly, click the “Property facilities” tab, then select the “Washing machine” filter.

*To see today’s deals on B&Bs in your particular destination, click here.

How To Find A Bed And Breakfast With A Fireplace

A fireplace can help foster a cozy atmosphere. To find a B&B that has a fireplace, search “bed and breakfast with a fireplace in (your destination)” on Google. For specific fireplace types, try detailed searches, such as “bed and breakfast with (wood burning fireplace) in (destination)”. Expect rooms with a fireplace to cost more then rooms without one (in the same property).

How To Find A Bed And Breakfast With An Event Space

Some B&Bs have event space(s) inside the property.

While large hotels will typically be the better choice if you need to rent a grand reception hall, B&Bs can be well-suited for small and intimate events (like a small wedding or birthday party with fewer than 30 people in attendance). To find a bed and breakfast with an event space, search for “bed and breakfast with event space in (destination)” on Google, or a more specific search for B&Bs that specialize in events or settings, such as “bed and breakfast with (elopement/wedding package) in (destination)” or “bed and breakfast with (cabin, cottage, etc.) in (destination)”.

Popular Bed And Breakfast Activities

Bed and breakfasts are known for being great lodging choices for travelers seeking to relax and/or unwind. Some offer activities that range from lighter intensity (like walking) to strenuous intensity (like mountain climbing). Activities may be led by the host, a group or a company. Some popular B&B activities include:

  • Bed and breakfasts with wine tasting, winery tours or cooking classes

  • Bed and breakfasts with horseback riding or other equestrian activities

  • Bed and breakfasts with couples massage packages or family massage packages

  • Bed and breakfasts with nature activities (hiking trails, fishing, waterfalls, fjords)

  • Bed and breakfasts offering Christmas or other seasonal activities

*To find a B&B that offers these activities (or others) in your destination, try a Google search like “bed and breakfast with (activity type) in (destination)”.

*To see today’s deals on B&Bs in your particular destination, click here.

Conclusion

Hopefully you found this guide helpful.

We covered common amenities/features that B&B guests often seek out in a stay, plus activities that are popular with B&B guests. To learn more about bed and breakfasts, explore our other guides below.

Enjoy your travels!

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Taz Zaidi [Author]
Taz Zaidi [Author]

Taz Zaidi is an American travel writer and the founder/creator of TRVLGUIDES.com. Connect with him on Instagram (@tazzaidi) or on his personal website, at tazzaidi.com.

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