Large & Boutique Guest House Insurance

Specialist insurance for large guest houses, boutique accommodation and high-end hospitality businesses

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We arrange guest house insurance with specialist UK hospitality insurers

  • Allianz
  • Aviva
  • QBE
  • RSA
  • Zurich

Insurance for Large & Boutique Guest Houses

Large guest houses and boutique guest accommodation present a higher and more complex risk profile than standard B&Bs. With more bedrooms, higher guest turnover, premium furnishings, staff, food service and often licensed bars, the potential exposure to claims, losses and regulatory issues increases significantly.

Standard guest house insurance policies are often inadequate for larger or higher-end properties. Insure24 arranges specialist large and boutique guest house insurance designed to protect the building, business, guests, staff and owners against a wide range of operational risks.

Whether you operate a luxury coastal guest house, a countryside boutique property or a large town-centre accommodation business, we structure cover around how your guest house actually runs.

Who Needs Large or Boutique Guest House Insurance?

  • Large guest houses with multiple rooms or floors
  • Boutique guest houses with premium interiors and furnishings
  • Guest houses employing staff or contractors
  • Properties offering food, drink or licensed alcohol
  • Guest houses hosting weddings or private events
  • Owner-occupied and investor-owned guest houses
  • Properties with leisure facilities or outdoor spaces

What Does Large & Boutique Guest House Insurance Cover?

Buildings Insurance

Covers the guest house structure against fire, flood, storm, subsidence and other insured perils. This includes the main building, extensions, outbuildings and permanent fixtures.

Contents & Furnishings Insurance

Protects high-value furniture, décor, soft furnishings, artwork, appliances and guest amenities. Boutique guest houses often require higher contents limits than standard policies provide.

Public Liability Insurance

Covers injury or property damage claims made by guests, visitors or members of the public, such as slips, trips, falls or accidents in communal areas.

Employers’ Liability Insurance

A legal requirement if you employ staff. Covers injury or illness suffered by employees while working at the guest house.

Business Interruption Insurance

Protects loss of income if the guest house cannot operate following an insured event such as fire or flood.

Additional Risks for Large & Boutique Guest Houses

  • Theft or malicious damage
  • Food poisoning and hygiene-related claims
  • Damage to guests’ personal belongings
  • Fire risk from kitchens and laundry facilities
  • Claims arising from events or private functions
  • Reputational damage following major incidents
  • Higher compensation awards due to premium positioning

Insurance for Guest Houses Offering Food, Drink or Events

Many large and boutique guest houses provide breakfast, dining, licensed alcohol or host private events. These activities introduce additional liability and regulatory risks that must be properly insured.

Cover can be extended to include:

  • Food hygiene and food poisoning liability
  • Licensed bar and alcohol-related risks
  • Weddings and private functions
  • Temporary event equipment and suppliers

Why Specialist Guest House Insurance Matters

Larger guest houses and boutique accommodation often fall between standard B&B insurance and full hotel insurance. Without specialist underwriting, policies may contain exclusions, inadequate limits or conditions that invalidate claims.

Insure24 works with insurers who understand hospitality risks, ensuring cover is structured correctly and responds when needed.

How Much Does Large Guest House Insurance Cost?

Premiums vary depending on factors such as:

  • Size and rebuild value of the property
  • Number of rooms and guest capacity
  • Level of staff and services provided
  • Claims history
  • Location and flood risk
  • Security and fire protection measures

Insure24 compares specialist insurers to secure competitive terms without compromising cover.

Large & Boutique Guest House Insurance – FAQs

+-Is standard guest house insurance suitable for large properties?

Often no. Larger guest houses usually require higher limits and specialist policy wording.

+-Does insurance cover high-value furnishings?

Yes, provided contents values are declared accurately and cover is structured correctly.

+-Is employers’ liability insurance compulsory?

Yes. Employers’ liability insurance is legally required if you employ staff.

+-Can cover include events and weddings?

Yes. Event and function cover can be included where declared to insurers.

+-Can guest house insurance be combined into one policy?

Yes. Most large guest houses operate on a combined hospitality insurance policy.

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