My wife and I had a fabulous two nights at Gables Nest. Marilyn and John looked after us in style. Great breakfast to start the day with and good information on local buses to get you around. They and their family were great to chat with even though their son barracks for the wrong Birmingham football team. Go Villa. Would definitely stay again if we are ever in Birmingham.

My daughter and I stayed in this guesthouse for two nights having travelled from Donegal to see the Winwood/Clapton concert at the NEC. We had a traumatic trip due to the ash cloud and very nearly didnt make it. Marilyn (the proprieter) was extremely helpful during our crisis and couldnt have done more to help.Our room was warm and comfy,the breakfasts were gorgeous and Marilyn was a mind of information for anything we wanted to do.this included which buses to get,how to get cheap fares,places to visit out of town,great places to eat (a plug here for the 'SpiceBuffet" in yardley and what taxi's to get. Her wonderful friendliness rubs off on everyone that stays there and at breakfast we would find ourselves getting to know folk from Egypt,Malta and other places and all having a jolly good laugh!! we will definately stay there again and recommend it to everyone who wants a good place to stay in Birmingham,very reasonable and in easy reach of all attractions.A home from home :-)

stayed at gables nest overnight due to a family party not far away. The b&b was spotless and marilyn and john were very nice and hospitable, had a cracking breakfast next morning! would definately recommend her, thanks for a lovely stay.

I have just stayed for 3 nights. Marilyn is a very friendly lady and she made the stay worthwhile. Nothing was too much trouble for her. She really looked after me very well. (I should point out that I only had brief but pleasant contact with John.)

I was in a single bedroom at the front of the house, but importantly, I slept soundly throughout my visit. Breakfast in the morning was fine and portion sizes were generous.
The location is great, being right next to the A45, and close both to the NEC and to central Birmingham. The decor was not to my personal taste, but that is a minor point when you are treated this well. The B&B was spotlessly clean.