We got locked out of a b&b late at night just a few months ago.

I agree with you. Definitely Bed and breakfast accommodations are very good and luxurious than hotels. Bed and breakfast provides the highest quality in service and food also. One more important thing is that you get a personal experience at B&B accommodations.

B&Bs not for me, either. I just have coffee and pastry for breakfast, and eating the more elaborate stuff the host may prepare makes me logy all morning. Besides, I feel uncomfortable with people fussing at me, or trying to talk to me while I am trying to wake up. I much prefer having a cup and a tartine at a local cafe while I read a paper.

That's a sweeping generalization if I have ever read one.

I've had not so great food and uncomfortable beds in several B&Bs, regardless of its star rating.

The best bed I ever slept on and the best breakfast I have had were in a hotel.

That being said, when in the UK, I prefer B&Bs over hotels.

Overall my B&B experience has been positive (but so have my hotel experiences) but you guys are smoking crack and/or crazy if you honestly believe that a B&B is the end all be all of overnight accommodations.

This article on Anglotopia brought this thread to mind:
http://www.anglotopia.net/british-tr...38fb-403109073

Lee Ann

We, also, have had positive experiences with stays in B&B's. But I do agree with people who say they do not enjoy so much the "staying in someone's spare room " feeling. And we have had a few of those. Travelling on a budget, we found modest B&B's a fit for us. At home, we are cereal only people, but on holidays in the UK, did enjoy the full English breakfast and found we did not need as much to eat during the day. We also found, contrary to advice we were given "Oh, every village has a B&B" that this is not the case. We ended up in the Black Diamond hotel sharing a bathroom with half a dozen Eastern European?? construction workers. But at 15 pound pp night and discounted evening meal [very good] and terrific breakfast, who are we to complain.
One B&B which sticks in our memory was in Scotland. We arrived with not enough cash to pay [ we had always paid on departure ]. The elderly owner asked for what we had and directed us to the nearest ATM. She also had warning signs posted on the stairs about care while moving luggage, drugs, smoking, and being on time for breakfast. We made sure we were on time but there were some guests not so. Her husband stood at the bottom of the stairs repeating " Breakfast is served " until they arrived!!. Such are the stuff of holiday memories.
As a visitor from Australia, the English B&B was something we wanted to experience. For the most part, over three trips to the UK, we have enjoyed the experience. We had some very genial hosts, comfortable rooms [ some with wonderful views] and great breakfasts. But after about a week, we are ready for a break and have also done self-catering which is probably our preference.
It is a case of knowing your travel style I suppose. If it does not appeal, there are other options.