How to Create a Great B&B: from Zero to New York Times

A friendly, accessible book full of useful information on how to start running a successful hospitality business. A true story with step-by-step guidance on the many considerations, including fun anecdotes of how events unfolded for this most friendly host, Janne Larsson. Moving from Sweden to France in Autumn 2015 to follow the call of his heart, with not one word of French in his vocabulary at the time!

Janne shares his experiences of finding the right house, sorting out the finances, sourcing the right materials, and following all the rules, so that you might benefit from this firsthand 'insider information' of what worked - and what didn't! With advice on the best attitude for dealing with the ups and downs of the early years, as well as suggestions for improvements once the business is operating smoothly, you will be led through the creation of 'Rue Galilee B&B' with warmth and good humour. Although directed at those who dream of being a host of their own Bed and Breakfast, the philosophical approach of the author can be applied to a multitude of lifestyles and situations. Janne chose a house in France, yet the information and suggestions can be relevant to welcoming guests in any country.

Taking great care taken during this restoration and refurbishment of a stylish seventeenth century town house, Janne's desire to follow his dream, and his commitment to give The Best of everything to every guest, shines out from every page. His profession as an electrician prepared him well for the practical challenges of this new enterprise, despite having no formal training in the hospitality industry.

This entertaining story, told with the intention to pass on encouragement and advice, reaches out to anyone who might welcome a gentle push to follow their dream. The host's new partner, Sara Verrall, is the author and she has had the benefit of hearing all the tales contained within these pages directly 'from the horse's mouth', as well as walking beside him since 2019.