If you have a spare bedroom or two, would you use it to bring in extra income and run a bed and breakfast? This article in Lady magazine describes what happens when one couple decide to do just his – an
d they even boast their own 
“boutique piglets”, which I find hilarious, but not an attraction. However, their base in Suffolk’s Constable Country, a favourite walking area for me, is the only lure I need to entice me through their posh front doors.
There is a very upmarket new b & b just outside Ely in a hamlet called Stuntney. (see pics) The Old Hall looks very grand compared to the b & bs I have visited in the past. This one has a unique history too as Elizabeth Steward, the mother of Oliver Cromwell was born on its site. I wonder if her ghost haunts the house, just as Cromwell’s spirit is said to haunt Oliver Cromwell’s former house in Ely.
Let’s face it, who couldn’t do with an extra pound or two at the end of the week. And providing home-from-home comforts this way could be just the answer. Is it something you would consider?
A bit different to my house – ha ha … You would have to spend out a fair few pounds before you started, and then have everything right.
My mother-in-law in London , does take in International Students ,, not sure she did it this summer though. It is all done through a school.. can be doctors, lawyers etc etc, not talking about young young students. Each room as its own TV but they do have to share a bathroom .. but it is only two students at a time .. or maybe one for a good few weeks.
Cripes! I couldn’t affor to deliver the milk.
Think I prefer staying in Hostels 🙂 and I already seem to have lodgers as in boys and girlfriends but i dont earn any extra money from them 🙁
Ellee: I could use the extra dollars (US), however, it takes a certain temperment to manage a B&B. I don’t have the desire. But perhaps one day I’ll try a stay in one! 🙂
I’d sooner stuff the spare bedroom with widgets that I’d sell on Ebay.
I would hate to run a B&B!
No way!
Dont think C would approve! 🙂