Description of Bathroom Types usually found in the UK
(in all cases facilities include a toilet, wash-hand basin and either a bath, shower or both)

"En-Suite"
compared to a regular hotel or motel - there is a shower/bathroom
 within the bedroom

"Private"
a bath or shower room is available for your exclusive use - but it
 may either be located next to your bedroom or a few steps away

"Shared Facilities"
Either sharing with other guests or perhaps just with your hosts

Description of Beds
A standard double in the UK is 4'6" wide; King bed is 5' wide.
A continental double comprises a 7' wide frame with two 3' wide mattresses.
A link bed can either be two single beds (3ft wide) or linked together
(normally by zip) to form an extra large double.

A twin room is a room with two single beds.

Using a scale of 1-5 stars, the Visit Scotland grading scheme provides you with the reassurance you need as to the standard of your chosen accommodation.