Never disappointed - always pleasedDecember 13, 2008 Alaistair Sawday's Bed and Breakfast guide is always my first port of call when looking for somewhere to stay overnight, whether for business or pleasure. Looking back at the "blurb" with hindsight it is always realistic and a good description of what to expect. Hosts are always welcoming, with the keen cooks sometimes offering excellent suppers and all presenting amazing breakfasts that make lunch redundant. They are interesting people who make me feel reluctant to move on as I would just love to stay and talk. The prices are often below those charged by the budget chains and the whole experience offers excellent value. This book makes a very acceptable gift for those who must travel and are looking for somewhere that will be as close to being at home as it is possible to be.
Saving money and time with SawdaysSeptember 22, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
How? Because when you buy this latest edition of British Bed & Breakfast (from the unbeatable 'Special Places to Stay' range), you will never be left with the nagging doubt that you should have chosen somewhere else to stay for those precious nights away. Its 684 entries cover England, Scotland and Wales and offer a vast choice, many of which would beat a four star hotel when it comes to standard of accommodation and food. I speak from experience! Aside from a colour picture and an inviting description with facilities guide of each place, the book itself offers various quick and useful reference indices. One more feature to highlight is the 'ethical collection' where owners have had to complete a questionnaire which is then rigorously assessed by Sawdays staff before being a place is indicated as belonging to this group. You can even look up some of the questionnaire responses on the Sawdays web page. Since I discovered Sawdays, I have never regretted the choice of B&B made from the guides; that's really worth something.
Don't leave home without Alastair SawdaySeptember 21, 2008 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Alastair Sawdays Special Places to Stay British Bed and Breakfast 2008.Don't leave home without it! Do your homework before planning a trip by sitting down with this marvellous book, packed with information, photographs, discriptions of wonderful places to stay, to suit all tastes and pockets. I use it at least 10 x times a year, recently stayed in Hampshire, Gloustershire and Lincolnshire. I can only say that all were absolutely perfect, and were exactly as mentioned in British Bed and Breakfast and better! Two of the Bed and Breakfasts were even better than a UK 5* Hotel, the personal touches, i.e. arranging taxis, restaurants to dine at, washing up our own picnic clutter by our hosts!........the list goes on. This book is worth every penny. Buy it.
Thomas Bates 21st September 2008
Super SawdaySeptember 17, 2008 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Not just any run-of-the-mill guide to B and Bs but an inspiring treasure-trove of gorgeous places to stay with something to suit everyone who's looking for something special; if it's a miles from anywhere hideaway you want, they've found it. If you want sophisticated design and luxury extras there's plenty for you too! All the entries are written with such infectious enthusiasm you'll want to pack your bags for your next great trip straight away!
