Traveling is always an expensive affair, and thus it is natural that we look for ways in which we can save a little money to enjoy our vacation more. When traveling in areas like Gatwick, one can easily save quite a bit by staying in a guest house Gatwick airport instead of any hotel near the airport. However, since these are not governed by any official body, it is important to ascertain that in the name of cheap, they are not a dump as well. As a general rule, bed and breakfast place implies that the place which is being considered is well capable of feeding the person along with a comfortable room to have a good night's sleep. Thus, one must be a little careful and must not skip looking into certain aspects when selecting bed and breakfast for a traveler's needs.
Safety
Safety needs to be the top priority when deciding to stay in bed and breakfast. It entails both physical security as well as the safety of all your luggage and belongings. One must always ensure to check out the area in which one is looking for bed and breakfast. Today trough internet, one can easily isolate neighborhoods high on notorious activities like thieving, mugging, etc. These areas should well be avoided, and if no other option is available, one must not compromise on taking extra steps to ensure and enhance safety as much as humanly possible. While talking to the owner of the guest house, it is best to verify that the rooms have a deadbolt or lock to bolt from inside along with a key lock. Even the windows should have fully functional locks and catches to block entry from those portals. In extreme cases, it is advisable to sleep with valuable and personal belongings tucked under the bed or pillow to safeguard them. Sometimes these B&Bs also offer extra security through safe which can be a viable option of authenticity and credibility is established.
The stated measures will establish physical safety. Apart from locking whatever can be locked, one must also be careful about not flaunting their finances or bragging about them when checking in bed and breakfast or while relaxing there and chatting with colleague residents. Another good safety measure is to divide one's money into multiple groups and keep them in different places and with different members of the family. Thus, even if your pocket gets picked, it's just a small amount that has been robbed of you. Again, one must be cautious in never requesting for a safe loudly in bed and breakfast as it might catch the attention and suspicions of unscrupulous individuals. This could prove to be the easiest way to tempt those thugs to make you their target.
When you are out visiting, ensure that some of your relatives always know of your whereabouts. This will not only help your family and friends keep track of you, but it will also alert them of something going wrong if you get out of touch. They would then be in a position to raise the alarm bells and notify appropriate authorities to help track you down.
Room requisites
Another crucial consideration is the room. While it is understandable that it will not have all ultra comforts offered by a hotel, it should have basic amenities available so that you can stay comfortably. Most B&B provide a basic comfortable and cozy room. The room should be clean with an attached bathroom or at least a private basin. It's important to identify amenities without which you cannot live and ensure beforehand that that particular chosen B&B offers it to you. Normally, the basic amenities are available in even the Spartan rooms.
Again one must ensure of an emergency exit on the floor of the B&B where you are residing. This will keep you prepared for any unforeseen disaster during your stay at the place.
Little awareness from your end will avoid any mishaps during your travel and ensure a pleasant stay at the guest house.
Martin Wynn
