This AirBnB thing is so different from normal BnB stays. We tend to spend more time chatting to interesting and very nice people who allow us in their homes than actually sight seeing.
The one we're staying at in Bakewell has an even odder twist - the owner isn't even here. She left a key for us and we have the free run of her house while she's away. We've never met her and she doesn't know us from Adam (or Eve). Trust and reputation through reviews (both of the renter and the lodger) is paramount.
There is a drawback to AirBnB - it takes revenue away from traditional BnBs and hotels,which, given the vast majority of AirBnB hosts don't declare their AirBnB income, means less tax revenue for the government. Yes, AirBnB themselves pay tax but, being a humungous company with revenues of $2.6 billion, they have expensive tax accountants who specialise in reducing their tax burden through loopholes and the like.
Visited the Chatsworth House Christmas Market yesterday in the evening. A fantastic market - much better than the one at Bath. However, every 4th stall was some bugger selling flavoured gins. Surely that fad has run its course?
There is a drawback to AirBnB - it takes revenue away from traditional BnBs and hotels,which, given the vast majority of AirBnB hosts don't declare their AirBnB income, means less tax revenue for the government. Yes, AirBnB themselves pay tax but, being a humungous company with revenues of $2.6 billion, they have expensive tax accountants who specialise in reducing their tax burden through loopholes and the like.
Visited the Chatsworth House Christmas Market yesterday in the evening. A fantastic market - much better than the one at Bath. However, every 4th stall was some bugger selling flavoured gins. Surely that fad has run its course?
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