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Go Slow England

by: Alastair Sawday

March 06, 2008
This is just the sort of guidebook I've been waiting for. Packed full of places to stay and places to visit, inspired by 'good food and artisan producers.... craftmanship and community, landscape and history'. The book is divided into geographical regions with useful maps so that you can plan your time (or dip in and out as you wish). As with all Sawday guides, the places reviewed have a thorough write up. Stunning photos are sprinkled through the book..... A book to curl up with and plan your slow adventures. Just gorgeous!

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Pubs and Inns of England and Wales (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)

by: Alastair Sawday

May 01, 2008
If you're fed up with handing over your hard earned cash at the end of a very average or indeed exceptionally poor meal this is the book for you. Sawday's Pubs and Inns lets you eat out in confidence. This very selective guide brings to you the very best Pubs and Inns that England has to offer.

As with all of Sawday's guides this is a pleasure to sit down a have a good read through. Your mouth begins to tingle, then salivate and before you know it you're chewing on an imaginary main-course. It is an extremely well written guide, illustrated throughout, and the maps give an excellent overview of where these gems can be found.

If eating out is important to you this should be the number one guide sitting on your bookshelf. It's ... Read More:

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British Bed and Breakfast (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay British Bed & Breakfast)

by: Alastair Sawday

September 04, 2008
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 ... Read More:

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French Bed and Breakfast (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)

by: Alastair Sawday

November 02, 2006
This Alastair Sawday book is absolutely fabulous. Mya husband and I never use anyone other than 'Sawdays'. You will never be disappointed and the accommodation you will never fault. It really is a super book and well worth a buy.

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British Hotels, Inns and Other Places (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)

by: Alastair Sawday

October 25, 2007
Thanks to Alistair Sawday I have much more room on the bookshelf; the AA, RAC, Michelin and Johansens books won't be needed again so they have all taken a long holiday to the charity bookshop!

Sawday's British Hotels & Inns is much more then a book; it is a guide that will change your attitude towards `going away' forever. In the past trying to find a nice place to stay was always the job of my wife who would spend hours researching places, but now there is a sprint to the bookshelf to find this book whenever we decide to go anywhere.

Once I've found somewhere I like the feel of I don't even bother doing any additional research...what's the point, the guys at Alistair Sawday have done it all for you. When you initially read this book you will probably ... Read More:

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British Hotels and Inns (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay British Hotels, Inns, & Other Places)

by: Alastair Sawday

October 02, 2008
I always use Alastair Sawday guides as my first point of reference to book accommodation when I travel in the UK (and beyond) and have never been disappointed.

The new edition of `Special Places to Stay: British Hotels & Inns' has a fantastic range of recommendations, ranging from chic boutique hotels to grand old country houses.

Alistair Sawday has done all the hard work of locating exceptional places to stay which are seriously comfortable and stylish, yet very affordable.

The guide is also really easy to use - entries are categorised by region, with each hotel listing illustrated with a photograph, clear directions and details the type of accommodation on offer, owner contact details. Places that make an effort to be environmentally friendly ... Read More:

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Italy (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)

by: Alastair Sawday

March 06, 2008
Since I was introduced to Alastair Sawday's books & website about 2 years ago I have never looked back. As per previous publications 'Italy' did not fail to live up to its title of 'Special Places'. I have spent a number of evenings traveling, in my mind, through the wonderful countryside, city & coast of Italy with Sawdays as my guide.

Sawday's is just wonderful as it gives you a very informed idea of each place and depending on what you are looking for there is always something to please. As always the book is perfectly laid out and very easy to use - it was also great to see the green emphasis of the book. I have recommended Sawday's to family & friends and will continue to do so.

Italy was always on my short list for our honeymoon and the Sawday's ... Read More:

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Scotland (Special Places to Stay)

by: Alastair Sawday

October 02, 2008
It is another great Sawday guide book, with some lovely looking places to stay. My favourite is entry139, Duns Inane, owned by Rusty McThatch (costing "whatever the three sisters at the crossroad ask you!") But seriously, if you're planning to go to Scotland for a break or longer holiday this guide has lots to offer. It's very rare you stay at a not so special place in his books.

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Devon and Cornwall (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)

by: Alastair Sawday

March 03, 2008
Having grown up in Cornwall I thought I knew the southwest inside out, but thanks to Alastair Sawday and his intrepid team I have discovered corners of this ancient part of our country I never knew existed. And more, wonderful people in glorious houses who offer the sort of hospitality and accommodation that kicks the corporate kind into the distance. The pubs and Inns section also leads one to more charming hosteleries to quaff and chat before tucking into delicious food. Wish I'd found these guides years ago, Italy with Sawday next!

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Spain (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)

by: Alastair Sawday

April 05, 2007
As with all the 'Special Places' guides, this is full of charming and interesting places to stay. It's worth planning your trip around the entries, which is what we did recently when travelling the length of Spain with our dogs (the book tells you if places cater for dogs, vegetarians, children etc). It's so beautifully produced that you'll enjoy reading it even if you're not leaving home.