Probably a stupid question about B&B's
 

I've been looking at B&B's on ireland-bnb.com and a few of them list their price and then say 'with breakfast" after it. Doesn't all B&B's include it with your stay or no?

IME it is an option and there may be a price for full British breakfast, continental breakfast or no breaking the fast at all.

Not a stupid question. I've just been checking "B and B' s in England and some specify a price with, and without, breakfast (and/or dinner).
At one time, it was a no-brainer, and a B and B was exactly what it sounds like. Now i wonder if some places have found guests just want a room with the option of not eating at that place.

What does IME mean?

I thought it was a no-brainer too but since a couple of them said that it's got me wondering if it's even true.

A B&B without breakfast is like a Scotch and soda without the Scotch. The typical Irish B&B breakfast has eggs, sausage/bacon, potatoes, tomatoes, fruit, yoghurt, juices, coffee or tea, toast, cereals, milk, and is served in the breakfast room. That will keep you going for the morning.

IME means in my estimation, I believe.

IME - in my experience

Some of the B&Bs close to Shannon Airport, for example, will give you a price break because if you have an early flight you won't have time for a cooked Full Irish. My experience is that the hostesses will leave you muffins, cereal, fruit etc. At least the good ones!

The traditional greasy fat-laden full cooked British breakfast has fallen out of favor with many folks who do not want such hearty fare to start the day, every day so land ladies are now offering continental buffets with cereals and toast - more healthy that it seems IME at my B&Bs most English seem to prefer.

I enjoy the occasional full cooked British breakfast but would not make a habit of it.

There are subtle differences between a cooked Irish breakfast and an English breakfast that you get in England or different again an Ulster fry from Northern Ireland. I have to admit that even I have had enough after 4 Full Irish into a week. so usually ask for egg (poached) on toast leaving the rest off for a couple of mornings.

There is no such thing as a typical British breakfast as all the separate UK countries and Ireland have their own individual takes on a similar theme. Personally I like a full Scottish and make Ulster fries (grilled) when we have company. A good breakfast is never greasy or fat-laden and it should be remembered that traditionally a few hours work would have been done before breakfast.

Just about every B&B includes a "continental" breakfast but some charge extra for a cooked breakfast.

In our experience not all offer breakfast! Where are you going? We have traveled extensively throughout Ireland and I could probably recommend some!

Hi clearlyirish, the replies seem to have drifted off your question! B&B does mean bed and breakfast and most if not all guesthouses include this. It is only really hotels in Ireland that do room only. If you need more advice info, you can contact me at [email protected]

I've stayed at somewhere around 75 Irish B&Bs and I don't remember any of them not offering breakfast. I don't even remember any charging more for a cooked vs continental.

Bill