Over 250 characterful and comfortable hotels, inns, and some remarkable "other" places--such as restaurants with rooms, the occasional castle, and arts club--in cities and in the countryside. These books are cutting a swathe through the often-dull field of hotel guides.

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.Find Island bolt-holes, Georgian shooting lodges, restaurants with rooms and castles. This eclectic selection is a triumphal testimony to those who have held out against the predatory hordes of international hotel companies, chains and conglomerates. Over 100 places under 50 a head. Incredible value, extraordinary people.

A fascinating collection of buildings and people, ideas and tastes--every one worth a long visit. All of these places are inspected and a good value, whether remote and simple or wrapped in luxury. Best of all--they are delightfully different and are described here in the characteristically honest and lively Sawday style.

Covering the whole of the United Kingdom Z99 more than 200 places listed from castles to cozy inns this book offers the reader the chance to experience the true delights of the UK

From the wonderfully rustic to the wildly luxurious, from The Highlands to St Ives, we've taken the hard work out of finding Britain's loveliest hotels. Each hotel combines character with comfort and a great welcome. A weekend break in a historic city, a night away on business, a family holiday by the sea - there's something for everyone here. We are committed to the small hotels of Britain, run by enterprising people. We look for what we like; we celebrate the beautiful and the unusual. The winning combination of fresh honest write-ups, colourful photographs, clear symbols, excellent maps, clear directions and quick reference indices is what makes our guides so popular.Let our new collection inspire and intrigue you, from chic indulgence to blissful quiet. Over 300 handpicked places, many new for this edition, including our Sawday Award winners.* This 19th edition includes many brand new places including our handpicked Award winners* There's something for everyone here with prices ranging from �65 to �400 per night* Every place is inspected and selected by our roving team - we're trusted for our honest and lively reviews* Packed with over 600 full-colour photographs so you can see where you want to stayUse this trusted guide to the most special places and you're guaranteed a wonderful night away.Sawday's guides - championing excellence and character for over 20 years.

'With its emphasis on 'special', this guide points out some real gems.' Good Book Guide • •Britain's best-selling hotel guide dishes up over 350 impressive places to stay – all run with real flair •Cliff-topping castles, smugglers inns, boutique townhouses, dinning pubs and grand country houses . . . you'll find plenty of inspiration •We look for what we like and for good value – many places have rooms for £100 or less •We have pioneered sustainability in publishing and woven it into the fabric of everything we do