Law Change: Smoke Free UK: [Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England] What does it mean?

How does it deal with smokers?
Ireland became the first country in the world to ban smoking in public places [2004] followed by Scotland [2006], Wales April 2007 and in July 2007 Law on Smoking in Public Places in UK . The law [all UK countries are similar in wording] allows owners of accommodation to decide whether the accommodation has provision for smokers. Guest rooms can be allocated for smokers where they may smoke. The room’s ventilation system must not allow smoke to enter the building in any way, not into hallways or public areas, but instead, be vented out into the open air. Accommodation providers may state that no rooms are allocated for smokers but will allow smokers to sleep in the rooms and going outside the building to designated smoking areas. The details are similar in all other UK countries.
Accommodation providers can however designate the whole building and grounds just for non-smokers.

What is ‘Exclusively Non-Smokers’? and how can we get across that accommodation including, hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs, etc. are for non-smokers only?

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• Do you think you have a great B&B?

• Would you like to show the nation why they should book in?

• Do you think your business knowledge would make you a good judge of other peoples B&Bs?

We would like to talk to passionate and out-going Bed and Breakfast owners for a potential new series of Channel Four’s much anticipated Three in a Bed.

We are looking for B&B owners who feel they have something special to offer their customers – and are willing to put their businesses to the test. We’re looking for a wide range of B&Bs, but they’ll all be run by proud B&B owners.

For more information please contact Emily Hudson at Studio Lambert ASAP on threeinabed@studiolambert.com or 0207 534 2030.

Please state the name of the B&B that you run, your contact details and tell us why you are so proud of your business.

Include your events on the Bed and Breakfasts Blog just tell us the Name of the Event, Date of The Event and Town of the Event.

Skegness not only has Blue Flag Sandy beaches but is an ideal base for a family holiday or short break. The Skegness Beeston Lodge Hotel is a great place to stay and you will be greeted with a warm welcome.

Beeston Lodge is a clean, comfortable establishment offering 7 bedrooms, 3 of which are en-suite. Tea and Coffee making facilities are also available in all rooms along with Colour TV’s, Shaver Points and Hot and Cold water. All rooms at Beeston Lodge Hotel are serviced on a daily basis to add to your comfort during your stay and the ground floor rooms have been improved to allow wheelchair access. Wi-Fi Internet access is available and a high chair and cot can be provided upon request.

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Barkwith is a beautiful listed house, built circa 1740 and has a wealth of charm situated 4 miles from Aldeburgh, Thorpeness and Snape Maltings, making this is great place to start from and explore the exciting coastline, bird reserves and many local attractions.

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The North York Moors National Park is situated in the North East of England and covers a large area from the Vale of York and the Vale of Mowbray along to the Yorkshire Coast. It makes a perfect destination for a holiday or short break with stunning coastlines, beautiful scenery and home to the largest expanse of heather moorland in England and Wales.

The North York Moors attracts numerous visitors and is famous for the filming of TV series “Heartbeat”. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is a great way to experience the moors and can be taken from Pickering to the village of Grosmont.

There are many footpaths that cross the moors. The “Cleveland Way” is 109 miles long starting in Helmsley and finishing at Filey Brigg, South of Scarborough. There is also the “Lyke Wake Walk” which covers 40 miles across the North York Moors and is popular any time of year.

There are plenty of outdoor activities to try your hand when visiting the North York Moors including fishing on the River Esk, walking, cycling, horse riding and golf. Don’t forget to visit the pretty towns and villages in either York, Filey, Robin Hoods Bay, Bridlington, Staithes, Pickering, Whitby, Scarborough, Thirsk or Helmsley where you can sample some fine Yorkshire hospitality and stay in guest house, b&b or hotel.

The Kentmere Hotel bed and breakfast is one of the warmest, and friendliest hotels/guest houses that the east coast resort of Skegness has to offer. The accommodation is home from home on a B&B basis and is located approximately 400m from all the local amenities and attractions of the resort of Skegness.

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