Friday, December 19, 2008

Finding Pet Friendly Bed and Breakfast Inns

Pet owners often have problems when they decide to take a last minute week end breaks. It may not be feasible to leave their pets behind, or they may feel that their pets need breaks too! Many people, who feel family holidays are incomplete without their pets, do not want to do so either. However, nowadays it may be possible to plan an impromptu holiday to a scenic locale, and a picturesque bed and breakfast. Pet friendly establishments in small places make it possible to go on a holiday with one's pets.

Fortunately, more and more popular holiday destinations offer value for money bed and breakfast, pet friendly too! The numerous websites on the Internet that are devoted to the needs of pets and their owners have names and addresses of bed and breakfast pet friendly inns. However, these may have some limitations regarding the number of pets they can accommodate at a time. They may even have some restrictions on the kind of pet and its size. Some allow only well behaved dogs on their premises.

How to Ensure that Stay at a Bed And Breakfast Pet Friendly Inn is Feasible

Once the decision has been made to go on a trip, and the bed and breakfast selected, it is a good idea to phone in advance and make sure that the chosen bed and breakfast, pet friendly according to its website can confirm that accommodation for pets is available on your chosen day. There may be accommodation for the family, but no place for the pet. It is also advisable to know if they have any restrictions as to the size and type of pet allowed.

A typical bed and breakfast, pet friendly or otherwise has a restful and intimate atmosphere, quite unlike a hotel or resort. Well behaved pets may be welcome, but owners will have to ensure that the dogs are house trained and have not got disoriented because of the road journey to a new place. They should not disturb other guests, or cause any destruction. Bed and breakfast pet friendly establishments may have certain areas where the pets cannot go. The pet owner has to ensure that these ground rules are obeyed.

Many bed and breakfast pet friendly establishments do not levy extra charges for four legged guests. Others may ask for a refundable deposit to safeguard against any accidents. Some even charge extra per night for pets. Many owners however feel this is a small price to pay for the joy of taking pets on holiday.

Caroline Bourke is a full time beauty therapist in Florida. Check out these great Pet Vacation resources and articles or the more general Pets advice and info.

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