Description of Bathroom Types usually found in the UK
(in all cases facilities include a toilet, wash-hand basin and either a bath, shower or both)
“En-Suite”
compared to a regular hotel or motel – there is a shower/bathroom within the bedroom
“Private”
a bath or shower room is available for your exclusive use – but it may either be located next to your bedroom or a few steps away
“Shared Facilities”
Either sharing with other guests or perhaps just with your hosts
Description of Beds
- A standard double in the UK is 4’6″ wide; King bed is 5′ wide.
- A continental double comprises a 7′ wide frame with two 3′ wide mattresses.
- A link bed can either be two single beds (3ft wide) or linked together (normally by zip) to form an extra large double.
- A twin room is a room with two single beds.
Please contact the Association Chairman if your establishment has a KY16 postcode and a Visit Scotland star rating and you would like to join the St Andrews Bed & Breakfast Association