Odd request

[Sue: White Horse Walking Holidays]

Just wondered if anyone else running a B&B have ever had a request like this one:
this morning, I got a call from a guy asking if I had a room available. We're actually closed until next Monday so I said no and he said he was just looking for somewhere to put his head down for a few hours he had a long journey ahead. I explained that B&B owners aren't always around during the day so it was unlikely he'd find anywhere suitable, and suggested he try the local Travelodge.

It struck me as a slightly odd request and even if I'd been open, I'd have said no - but has anyone else come across anything like this?

[Jacquie]

Sounds rather odd to say the least... How long a journey could he have? The length of the UK would only take nine hours to drive and if he had a good nights rest at home, he could do that journey quite easily without having to put his head down. I think you did the wise thing in denying him access to your home.

[_Sharpe]

We've had a few day bookings for various reasons. Some from this last season included long haul lorry drivers with a late ferry booking, family attending an event who need to get changed and want to relax for a few hours beforehand, and various other reasons. If we can accommodate them, we will. It's just like a one night booking and we try to have a two night minimum especially in the busy season. It's always good to have your antennae up though, so best to take each request on individual merit.

[Sue: White Horse Walking Holidays]

Thank you for the replies. We don't live close to an airport or ferry (Wiltshire) otherwise I might have been less suspicious. I wonder if he found somewhere. I should have suggested the library - I used to work there and did find people asleep once or twice - and that was before they had the comfy chairs they now have!