Update on National B&B Week 2020

National B&B Week is an annual celebration of the UK’s independent accommodation sector. This year, as a result of restrictions imposed in response to COVID-19, the difficult decision was taken to cancel the event.

The UK-wide lockdown has meant that B&B owners across the country have faced very difficult circumstances, with bookings cancelled and properties closed. Now, with the easing of restrictions, you can do your bit to help. 

By booking a B&B, guest house, hotel, or inn now for later in the year you are lending a helping hand to businesses that support their local economy. 

If you’ve not booked a break, do so now for the summer or autumn. There are hundreds of properties on our Offers page waiting to welcome you and we will continue to publish offers until the relaunched event takes place.

If you’ve booked a B&B but are unable to travel, re-arrange your stay – please don’t cancel. Your hosts will still love to meet you and many can offer vouchers for future dates!

 If you can’t rearrange, consider paying for your stay even if you can’t check-in. Your generosity will be very much appreciated.

By doing any of the above, you will be helping the Great British B&B through the current uncertainty and your actions will help support not only the B&Bs themselves but businesses in the wider community too.  

Meanwhile, we continue to redirect our efforts to support accommodation providers through this difficult time and limit the impact of the disruption they have experienced. Our Reopen Safely Resource Hub contains a wealth of advice, checklists and templates to help them welcome guests once again, and we continue to host our helpful podcasts and masterclasses. 

We’d like to thank all of the properties, partners and potential guests involved in National B&B Week for their continued support and look forward to sharing an update on future plans in due course.