Non Smoking Hotels, Self Catering, B&Bs & Accommodation in Wales

Non smoking accommodation not just in Wales, but across the whole of the UK certainly isn't a problem these days. In the Summer of 2007 a full smoking ban becomes official legislation, banning smoking across all public places across England. In Wales the ban on smoking in public places (in other words 'enclosed places', which is pretty much everything with a ceiling or roof), instigated by the Welsh Assembly, actually comes into force earlier in April 2007. Assembly members voted in favour of the smoking ban in January 2007.

For up-to-date information on the smoking ban in Wales, and how this affects both Wales accommodations and visitors to Wales, see 'www.smokingbanwales.co.uk'. See also 'www.ashwales.org.uk'.

Officially the new law banning smoking in public places, including accommodations, comes into force at 6am on on 2nd April 2007. Its aim is to protect the general public from the harmful affects of second hand smoke. Most if not all (there are few exemptions) public places will be affected - the list includes restaurants, bars, pubs, shops, shopping centres, leisure centres, workplaces and public transport.

Featured Wales Accommodation

Ty Newydd Guest House - Trefriw

A non smoking Victorian house offering en-suite bed and breakfast accommodation in the village of Trefriw in beautiful Snowdonia National Park.

£24 to £26 Per person B&B (2 sharing)

Wales Smoking Ban/New Non Smoking Legislation & Non Smoking Accommodation Wales

The exemptions as regarding accommodation in Wales do include 'designated bedrooms in a hotel, guesthouse, inn, hostel or membership clubs' which have been designated as smoking rooms. It's an important point this, as it still does mean that some accommodation for smokers will still be available. A 'designated room' or a designated bedroom is a room that has been designated by the owner of the property as a room where smoking is permitted, and that 'has a ceiling and, except for doors and windows, is completely enclosed on all sides by solid floor to ceiling walls'. For complete guidance on these Smoking Ban exemption details click on the 'Detailed guidance link on 'www.smokingbanwales.co.uk'. Other exemptions to the smoking ban are mostly private dwellings (including holiday homes, your own home, your own car etc).

For complete guidance on these Smoking Ban exemption details click on the 'Detailed guidance link on 'www.smokingbanwales.co.uk'. Other exemptions to the smoking ban are mostly private dwellings (including holiday homes, your own home, your own car etc). Watch out for the new non smoking signs you'll begin to see around public places which will also now include the statement 'It is against the law to smoke in these premises'. Failure to display signs in public premises covered by the law will be subject initially to a fixed penalty of £200, or maximum fine of £1000 if convicted. If you're smoking in a smoke-free public place you'll be subject to £50 fixed penalty or a maximum fine of £200 on conviction.

Featured Wales Accommodation

Ty Newydd Guest House - Trefriw

A non smoking Victorian house offering en-suite bed and breakfast accommodation in the village of Trefriw in beautiful Snowdonia National Park.

£24 to £26 Per person B&B (2 sharing)

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