What do we consider small serviced accommodation?
We use the following definitions when deciding whether to grade a business as a small serviced accommodation provider.
We use the following definitions when deciding whether to grade a business as a small serviced accommodation provider.
Accommodation offering bed and breakfast, normally but not always, in a private house run by the owner. B&Bs will usually have no more than six bed spaces and may serve an evening meal.
These will normally have a minimum of four letting bedrooms. Breakfast will be available and evening meals may be provided by staff or the owner. It will normally be commercially rated.
Accommodation offering B&B or guesthouse accommodation on a working farm, croft or smallholding.
These will normally provide b&b within a licenced establishment. Food and beverage operation is a significant part of the business within the establishment. The restaurant and / or bar will usually be open to non-residents and will provide bar or restaurant food at lunchtime and evenings.
These will normally provide b&b accommodation within a licensed establishment. The restaurant operation is a significant part of the business and will usually be open for non-residents. The restaurant should offer a high standard of food and restaurant service. A maximum of 12 bedrooms should be provided.
Any establishment that meets the minimum entry requirements and does not meet one of the above definitions.