B&B’s From Our Twitterverse

Time for another installment in our semi-regular ‘From Our Twitterverse’ series. This time, we’re looking at four different B&B’s from different corners of the globe that we’re mutual followers with on Twitter.

I have to admit, when I think of a Bed and Breakfast, I still have a hard time getting the image of Ward and June Cleaver out of my head. Except, Ward and June are driving a Mercedes, drinking 20 year single malt with their Harvard scarf draped across their shoulders.

Apparently, it’s not that way. And, apparently, it doesn’t cost a fortune to stay at a decent B&B in the heart of the some of the world’s most glamourous settings.

We have a pretty decent list of B&B’s within our world of Twitter and we were hoping to have a one on one article with a location in Italy ready to go. However, that has been delayed so we’re looking at Bed and Breakfast locations in New Zealand, Tuscany, Scotland and New Mexico.

These are general overviews with the simple plan of bringing these great locations to the readers of It’s About Travelling. We encourage you to visit each one’s official website for more information. In its own way, each of these Inns is located in the centre of some pretty dramatic scenery. Images included are courtesy of each B&B’s official website.

Tuscany B&B in Italy

Located in a 13th century historic building in Carmignano, a hill town just northwest of Florence, Italy, the Tuscany B&B is an affordable way to discover the Tuscany region. Within a short distance from Florence, Siena and Pisa, this serves as a great base of operations for anyone making the trip to Italy.

There are just two rooms at the location, named the Green Room and Red Room. One night will cost 70 Euros per person, including breakfast. For reference, one Canadian dollar equals around 0.71 Euros at the moment. Interestingly, there is a minimum stay of two nights. Making payment is unique in that they only accept PayPal or cash.

Twitter: @tuscanybb

Web: Tuscany B&B

Parnell Accommodation in Auckland, New Zealand

Marie Stanaway offers one room in her home in Parnell Village, a historic neighbourhood in Central Auckland. The location is central and close to the harbour, perfect for travellers. Although just one room is available, visitors are welcome to use shared areas both inside and out.

Pricing is set at 90 New Zealand dollars for one person per night. If two are staying in the room, the total cost per night is 135 NZD. For reference, one Canadian dollar will get you around 1.16 of its New Zealand counterpart. Payments can be made to Marie via bank transfer only.

Twitter: @MarieStanaway

Web: Parnell Accommodation

Inn at Pueblo Bonito – Santa Fe, New Mexico

Herb and Amy Behm run an 18 room B&B out of this century old authentic Adobe Pueblo style building in historic downtown Santa Fe. The building has been a Bed and Breakfast for nearly 30 years and offers eleven standard rooms, along with seven suites.

Rates for a night here range. A standard room can cost anywhere from $95 to $175 U.S. dollars. A suite is not much more at $115 to $195 per night. The Inn at Pueblo Bonito can be reserved online, directly through the official website.

Twitter: @PuebloBonitoInn

Web: Inn at Pueblo Bonito

Distant Hills B&B in Scotland’s West Highlands

AKA the Distant Hills Guest House, this seven room Bed and Breakfast is run by Peter and Lesley McIntosh. Located in Spean Bridge in the West Highlands of Scotland, perhaps the most notable local attraction is Loch Ness.

Rates at this Inn are decent at 36 British Pounds per person per night, based on double occupancy. If you’re by yourself, a room will cost you a bit more at 49 pounds per night. For reference, one Canadian dollar is currently worth about .59 GBP.

Twitter: @DistantHillsBnB

Web: Distant Hills Guest House