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The guide is policed by simple good taste (The English Garden )
Choice bed and breakfasts with the added bonus of a fantastic garden (Gardens Illustrated )
Choice bed and breakfasts with the added bonus of a fantastic garden (Gardens Illustrated )
Inspirations, May, 2003
You will find this is one of the best guidebboks ever with wonderful gardens to envy.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A recent significant birthday and gifts of book vouchers allowed me to indulge my Sawday's addiction and add this one to my collection. Now all I need is the time to go and visit more of these places.
The rise in popularity in the National Gardens Scheme and village open gardens days seems to indicate that looking at other people's gardens is fast becoming a national pastime and if, like me, it's one you enjoy, then this book is for you. As with all the Sawday's guides the production is superb, well set-out, good (accurate) descriptions (I think these are written by the Sawday's inspectors rather than the places themselves) and beautiful photography.
In the two places from this book I have so far stayed at, both sets of hosts were only too pleased to show you round their gardens, and indeed to let you wander round at your own speed and were happy to answer endless questions and even offered cuttings!
The standard of accommodation in many of these places will give top hotels a run for their money, and yet you get so much more pleasure from staying in one of these but please buy the book and go and find out for yourself - you won't be disappointed.
The rise in popularity in the National Gardens Scheme and village open gardens days seems to indicate that looking at other people's gardens is fast becoming a national pastime and if, like me, it's one you enjoy, then this book is for you. As with all the Sawday's guides the production is superb, well set-out, good (accurate) descriptions (I think these are written by the Sawday's inspectors rather than the places themselves) and beautiful photography.
In the two places from this book I have so far stayed at, both sets of hosts were only too pleased to show you round their gardens, and indeed to let you wander round at your own speed and were happy to answer endless questions and even offered cuttings!
The standard of accommodation in many of these places will give top hotels a run for their money, and yet you get so much more pleasure from staying in one of these but please buy the book and go and find out for yourself - you won't be disappointed.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Alastair Sawday's books are a breath of fresh air in the over-hyped world of travel guides, and this is one of the best of the lot. This is a labour of love by Nicola Crosse, who has tirelessly tracked down hundreds of beautiful, eccentric, unique places to stay with gardens. I have stayed in several of the properties in this book and they are quite wonderful - little corners of the UK that until now have been extremely well-kept secrets. A fantastic guide.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The selections in this book are immensely enticing. So far I've had occasion to stay in two. The most recent was in Charlton, at Bullock's Horn Cottage in July. The hosts and the home are delightful. We had a lovely evening meal with interesting conversation in a dining room overlooking a garden that was splendid even in the rain. I would go out of my way to stay there again. These homes are so lovely and pleasant that they are destinations in themselves. Once there and settled in, one can then decide what to find to do in the area.
The descriptions are detailed and color photos are included. A wonderful reference volume for the traveller fond of getting off the beaten track in the U.K.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Brilliant!
This is such a lovely book! I bought it as a present for my sister and we have both enjoyed looking through it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Worzel48
Lovely book but.....
This is a lovely new addition to the Sawday range, of which we have several, and it has great pictures and lots of information. Read more
Published 8 months ago by dutch16
A feast for the senses
I got this book as a present for my aunt & uncle who enjoy visiting gardens on their holidays. It seemed the perfect way to combine travel & gardens and they absolutely love it. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Zoe Dawes
Bigger and even better
I've been using the Special Places to Stay guides for a number of years and wouldn't book places to stay in any other way. Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. L. Thomas
Just as you thought things couldn't get any better...
I have long been a fan of the publications of Alistair Sawday's. I have stayed in over 50 places recommended by him and his team and have never been disappointed. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Alison J. Haddock
Special house - special garden. Stay.
The word "special" is an interesting word. I suspect the team at Sawdays took some time deciding on it for their "Special Places to Stay" series. Read more
Published 14 months ago by David Blair
A green thought in a green shade
What do you look for in a B&B, hotel or cottage, for a weekend or longer? I know what I DON'T want - trouser presses, mini bars and uniformity. Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. Hayman
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