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