It is important to research many elements of a bed and breakfast before you commit yourself to staying there. A good place to start is by reading previous customer reviews and properly understanding the background of the B&B.
Bed and breakfast should be renovated every few yeears to keep them up to date with the latest mod cons and to make your stay more pleasant and enjoyable. A well maintained B&B is a very good sign. Modern appliances, clean carpets, double bed, space saving sliding door wardrobes and ample parking facilities are all essential.
The internet has helped bed and breakfasts massively over the last few years, with travel websites offering numerous reviews on thousands of different B&B's, and price comparison websites offering the cheapest deals.
One thing to make perfectly clear is what you want from your bed and breakfast, do you want an exclusive private room or a family room where wardrobe space will be limited and a sliding door solution may be required to save space. For a family stay you need to double check the B&B you choose can handle children staying and can accomodate for cots, and sofa beds if required.