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Lodging in the UK
B&Bs in the States tend to be less common than in the UK so as Americans we don't immediately think of using them when we travel. They can provide a less expensive and often more spacious accommodations.
If you are fortunate enough to spend some time in Scotland prior to or after a cruise, do try to find a five star b&b. Rated by the Scottish Tourist Board, these accommodations are wonderful.
We spent a few nights at the Arden Country House in the outskirts of Linlithgow last month in a huge ground floor room that had lovely amenities, marvelous cooked to order breakfasts and free internet. All for 80 pounds a night.
The rating system in England is not the same one that is used in Scotland. We stayed in a five star b&b in Canterbury that couldn't hold a candle to the ones in Scotland, but still provided bigger rooms than most of the hotels. However, it was much pricier at 125 pounds.
B&Bs can be found using Google, TripAdvisor or the Auto Club. There is a lot to be said for staying with a host who knows the area and clearly wants to help you enjoy it.
Susan
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