Booking guest houses: questions to ask first

Guest houses can make or break a trip. A few questions before booking save a lot of trouble.

Ask about hot water hours, heating and power backup. Ask whether the road reaches the door or whether you need to carry bags up a hill.

Get the cancellation terms in writing on WhatsApp before you send an advance.

Ask before you pay

1. Hot water: all day or set hours?
2. Heating and power backup?
3. Can a car reach the door?
4. Cancellation terms in writing

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