An irresistible collection of very special houses in Britain (and a few in France, Italy, and Ireland too), with gardens to match. Here are gardens of every description: modest, grandiose, old English, contemporary, French, Italianate, wild, tamed, watery, bosky, topiary-filled and rosy - all illustrated in full-color. The houses and hosts are as lovely as the gardens - selected because their owners enjoy people as much as plants.

Over 240 British bed and breakfasts are profiled in this book, offering candid evaluations and details on the service, level of privacy, ambiance, amenities, and price scale. Full-color photos.

In-room fireplaces, classic charm, four-poster beds and low rates.

Planning a trip to the UK? BED AND BREAKFAST STOPS is the perfect guide to B&Bs in England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland--complete with contact information, photos of each B&B, descriptions, prices, facilities, and ratings for more than 400 towns and countries. BED & BREAKFAST STOPS provides vital information in finding that perfect place to spend the night. B&Bs offer a sense of home and comfort, not to mention outstanding food. So it's no suprise that this guide includes sections for nonsmokers, the differently abled, and those with special diets.

Eclectic, personal selectionHand-picked and meticulously inspected properties in Britain, Ireland, France, Paris, Italy, Spain and Portugal. English stately homes, French chateaux, Irish lighthouses, Spanish monasteries, Portuguese forts, hunting and fishing lodges, farmhouses, townhouses, vineyards and cottages. Each one chosen because the Sawday team likes it.Sawday styleSeductive, lively, fresh, humorous and, above all, engagingly honest. Fun to read -- even if you're stuck at home! said The New York Times. Charm, character, beautiful architecture, good conversation, delicious food, and hosts who actually like having guests are in. False smiles, poor value, stuffy staff, faceless chain hotels and pretentious over-priced places are out.Expensive? No!Hundreds of incredible special places are under $30 a head! Sawday readers all over the world are amazed to find that the best vacations need not cost a fortune.Simply differentAlastair Sawday Publishing retains complete editorial control, and each entry has full-color photographs, regional maps, and precise directions. Quirky, specially designed symbols indicate English-speaking hosts, non-smoking properties, organic produce, disabled access, and whether owners welcome children and household pets. There are even guidelines on language (including useful phrases), social customs, and holidays.This book -- brimming with fascinating and unusual B&Bs -- is a must for anyone who wants to explore the real Britain. Over 600 personally selected properties from cosy cottages to farmhouses and country estates, this book is a firm favorite and full of excellent B&B's that give incredible value for money. Published inassociation with Country Living and covering England, Scotland and Wales.

We've travelled the UK, visiting an amazing diversity of special places to stay and chosen the best for this guide. Handsome country homes, cosy cottages, light-filled apartments and elegant town houses. What unites them is their individuality, generosity and, of course, delicious breakfasts.This is a newly designed edition of our bestselling British Bed & Breakfast book (ISBN: 978-1-906136-89-5). It's supported by our curated online collection at www.sawdays.co.uk and regular press features.