bed-and-breakfast
noun
bed-and-break·fast
ˈbed-ən(d)-ˈbrek-fəst 
: an establishment (such as an inn) offering lodging and breakfast
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The couple turned the home into a bed-and-breakfast and welcomed generations of visitors to their little pocket of Roanoke Island for the next 30 years.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Boutique, all-inclusive hotels are opening up across Europe; however, Lindenmeyr recommends booking bed-and-breakfast style hotels or properties with food-inclusive packages, because eating out for every meal can add up quick.
—Erik Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
For a historic bed-and-breakfast, the 14-room Avon Inn is a charming option, while Finger Lakes Treehouses offers a peaceful glamping escape.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Whether indulging in a Christmas package for a stay at the Inn Victoria bed-and-breakfast, participating in the annual tree lighting ceremony or visiting the historic train depot, there's something for everyone in this idyllic New England town.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Boutique, all-inclusive hotels are opening up across Europe; however, Lindenmeyr recommends booking bed-and-breakfast style hotels or properties with food-inclusive packages, because eating out for every meal can add up quick.
—Erik Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
For a historic bed-and-breakfast, the 14-room Avon Inn is a charming option, while Finger Lakes Treehouses offers a peaceful glamping escape.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Whether indulging in a Christmas package for a stay at the Inn Victoria bed-and-breakfast, participating in the annual tree lighting ceremony or visiting the historic train depot, there's something for everyone in this idyllic New England town.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Bed-and-breakfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bed-and-breakfast. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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