Readers Recommend

California--Mavis Rumph, Brea: “Hotel Mac, 10 Cottage Ave., Point Richmond 94801; tel. (510) 235-0010. Historic building with custom-made bedspreads, plantation shutters and fine furniture. Outstanding restaurant, lively bar.” Rates: $93.50-$165, with continental breakfast.

Ireland--Walt Stiles, Palm Desert: “Balally House, Ballycaseymore, Shannon, County Clare; tel./fax 011-353-61-362-770. Five minutes from Shannon Airport. Perfect for the last night before catching an early flight. Immaculate rooms.” Rates: about $25 per person, with full breakfast.

England--Jack Ramer, Ventura: “Pant-Hir B&B;, Croesau Bach, Oswestry SY10 9BH; tel. 011-44-1691-791-457. A stud farm for miniature ponies. Susanne Werry is a gracious hostess and gourmet cook. Ideally situated for touring Wales and Shropshire.” Rate: about $63 double, with breakfast.

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