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