Bed and Breakfast Academy

Training, Community and Ongoing Support

for

Aspiring and Existing Bed and Breakfast Owners

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How to Set up, Buy, Run and Market your B&B

Comprehensive online course on running a bed and breakfast. Everything you need to know when buying or setting up your own Bed and Breakfast Business

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B&B Academy Marketing Membership

Ongoing marketing training, support and community for B&B Owners who want to attract more of their ideal B&B Guests but are overwhelmed by marketing

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Online Breakfast Cookery Courses - COMING SOON!

Take the stress out of cooking breakfast and learn how to create amazing breakfaststhat your family and guests will love!

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Benefits of training with B&B Academy

#1- Learn from an experienced B&B owner

The courses give you a real insight into what's involved in setting up, buying, running and marketing a B&B. From getting the perfect B&B for you, right through what to do after guests leave, I cover it all.

#2- Ongoing Support

The training and support doesn't stop with the course. You'll continue to get advice and support from me and the community via the online Facebook Group, a safe and supportive community.

#3- Gives you the confidence to get started

You'll be able to relax and enjoy the process of setting up and running your B&B, knowing that you have all of the knowledge and skills you need to run your B&B successfully. No hidden surprises

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There are two things you need to do before setting up a B&B:

a) know what you are letting yourself into and b) do your research.

You can’t do better on both these fronts by going on Karen’s course.

Caroline Howarth, The Mount, Keswick

There are two things you need to do before setting up a B&B:

a) know what you are letting yourself into and b) do your research.

You can’t do better on both these fronts by going on Karen’s course.

Caroline Howarth, The Mount, Keswick

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Benefits of training with B&B Academy

#1

Learn from an experienced B&B owner

The courses give you a real insight into what's involved in setting up, buying, running, marketing a B&B. From getting the right B&B for you, right through to what to do after guests leave, I cover it all.

#2

Ongoing Support

The training and support doesn't stop with the course. You'll continue to get advice and support from me and the community via the online Facebook Group; a safe and supportive community.

#3

Gives you the confidence to get started

You'll be able to relax and enjoy the process of setting up and running your B&B, knowing that you have all of the knowledge and skills you need to run your B&B successfully. No hidden surprises

LEARN MORE

When we opened we soon realised just how much we had learned on Karen’s course. But her teaching doesn’t stop at the classroom – the course opens up a whole network of liked-minded people to exchange views and ideas with, so we are always up-to-date with changes within the industry. We would highly recommend Karen’s course if you’re thinking of getting into this very enjoyable and rewarding business.

Clare & Dave Wright, The School House B&B Shropshire

When we opened we soon realised just how much we had learned on Karen’s course. But her teaching doesn’t stop at the classroom – the course opens up a whole network of liked-minded people to exchange views and ideas with, so we are always up-to-date with changes within the industry. We would highly recommend Karen’s course if you’re thinking of getting into this very enjoyable and rewarding business.

Clare & Dave Wright, The School House Shropshire

The Yellow Duck Collection

Everyone who goes through one of my courses gets the opportunity to be added to the Yellow Duck Collection Map and use the the Facebook Page to promote their business. People often tell me they know when a B&B has attended my course because of the levels of customer service, comfort and attention to detail. Each Yellow Duck B&B is unique but share a common desire to create the best B&B for their guests.

The Secret Facebook Community for course attendees is a safe place where aspiring and existing B&B owners can go for advice and to share their successes.

Find the Yellow Duck Collection on Facebook Here

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Karen... thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge, for being there for that extra advice when needed. ...for setting up the ‘B&B Academy’ family FB group no one could have planned for what this year has thrown at us all but we definitely couldn’t have got/get through it with out you and everyone in this group...

Catriona Haskell-Ward, Millburn Bed and Breakfast, Isle of Skye

Karen... thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge, for being there for that extra advice when needed. ...for setting up the ‘B&B Academy’ family FB group no one could have planned for what this year has thrown at us all but we definitely couldn’t have got/get through it with out you and everyone in this group..

Catriona Haskell-Ward, Millburn Bed and Breakfast, Isle of Skye

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Taking Karen’s B&B Academy course was by far the single most important thing that we did when we embarked on our B&B journey

Alyson and Simon Tuxworth, The old Stables. Somerset

Taking Karen’s B&B Academy course was by far the single most important thing that we did when we embarked on our B&B journey

Alyson and Simon Tuxworth, The old Stables. Somerset

Hi I'm Karen

I've run my own B&B, Hopton House, for over 16 years and I've been running bed and breakfast training courses since 2006.

My aim with the courses is to support aspiring bed and breakfast owners to create a business you'll love owning, and which guests will love staying at.

Support doesn't stop after the course, as I manage a thriving Facebook community, providing ongoing support and answering your questions

I run a B&B Marketing Membership for B&B owners who want to market their B&B authentically and organically without the overwhelm!

After marketing, my passion is for cooking. I'm working on creating an online breakfast cookery course, which will help you create amazing breakfasts that your guests and family will love, without the stress!

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There is absolutely no way I would have the successful and unique business I have today if it was not for this fantastic and insightful experience. I cannot recommend this course highly enough to everyone dreaming of running their own B&B. Dreams do come true!

Imogen Adams, The Old School Dorm

There is absolutely no way I would have the successful and unique business I have today if it was not for this fantastic and insightful experience. I cannot recommend this course highly enough to everyone dreaming of running their own B&B. Dreams do come true!

Imogen Adams, The Old School Dorm