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These are the Bed & Breakfasts from B&B Full of Love

B&B full of love bed and breakfasts

Just like the rest of the Netherlands, I am also addicted to B&B Full of Love. I discovered it just a bit later than everyone else, about a week and a half ago, but I am almost caught up now. So yes, I indeed have it on continuously. As background while working (which is the case now) or just a bit with the laptop in bed. I really enjoy it. So wonderfully awkward, the strangest or most striking types come by and to be honest: it’s a bit like watching disaster TV. Some matches are just too painful for words (looking at you, Jacob).

But amidst all the dates and awkward moments, you might almost forget that all these ‘main characters’ are indeed serious B&B owners. And now that the world hopefully really opens up again (and stays open), I think it’s a great plan to plan weekend getaways. To the B&Bs of these people, mind you. Where you can find them and especially where you should book? You can check it out below.

Roxanne — Roosendaal (Netherlands)
We start closest to home, namely in Roosendaal. The B&B that Roxanne has taken over from her parents is called Filion’s Place and consists of three rooms with one bathroom and a living room. And of course soon a tiny house, if Chris doesn’t get the idea to start painting again. Reservations can be made via Airbnb, but she also has a own website (although it also redirects to Airbnb). Price: €100 per room per night.

Bert — Saint Seine (France)
Quite a spacious bed & breakfast that Bert has here in France, I must say. I didn’t really expect that when I saw it on TV. You have four rooms, two studios, and also a cabin for two people. Nice going, Bert. For the smaller budget, there is the dormitory (€16 per night in high season) and if you want to splurge a bit more, the studios are a nice option (€75 per night in high season). Seriously, I find those prices quite reasonable. I’m on my way, Bert.

Caroline — Bad Kleinkirchheim (Austria)
The name of Caroline’s bed & breakfast is Lodge Rose’s Heart, and if you’re heading this way, I would recommend going in the winter. Just take a look at her website: with a layer of snow on it, it looks a lot prettier. Although I find the nature you see at Caroline’s very beautiful anyway. So if you do go in the winter season, you can book a ski pass right away. It is quite an expensive trip, by the way, because the cheapest room is €120 per night in high season (besides that ski pass). But hey, you do get a warm welcome from Caroline. I hope.

Vincent — Valduggia (Northwest Italy)
My spatial insight is just non-existent, I think, if I have to base it on what I see on TV. I did realize that Vincent has a fairly large property at his disposal (and quite a bit needs to be done to it), but that it’s so gigantic as seen on the website, did I not expect. Now I must honestly admit that the floor plan on the site looks a bit clumsy, but at least you can book. And yes: the first three rooms are completely ready for guests.

Debbie — Salerno (Italy)
If I doubt a warm welcome at one of these bed & breakfasts, it’s definitely at Debbie’s. Seen on Twitter: put Debbie on the North Pole, and we won’t have to worry about melting ice caps anymore. HAHA. Sorry, she must be nice, but she doesn’t radiate much warmth yet. And that while she really only has nice and sweet guys coming to Italy for her. Anyway, her website looks great and really just like you see on TV. Especially the suites appeal to me, which cost €115 per night.

Jacob — Albufeira (Portugal)
That crazy Jacob. Also a bit poor Jacob: stuck with four women in quarantine who really don’t want to know anything about you. But honestly: his bed & breakfast looked really nice. Nice little pool, sunshine, nothing wrong with that. But then I wonder: why is there no website? No Instagram? How on earth am I supposed to book that vacay to Albufeira? Well, very old-fashioned: via email. For example, via zsatrandhuisz@gmail.com or jacob.p@sapo.pt. Nice old school.