Readers Recommend

California--Shirley McManus, Corona del Mar: “Oak Hill Manor, 12345 Hampton Court, Atascadero 93422; tel. (805) 462-9317, Internet https://www.oakhillmanorbandb.com. Elegant inn on Central Coast, minutes off U.S. 101. Lovely breakfast, evening hors d’oeuvres with local wines. Pub room with pool table, dartboard. Beautifully appointed rooms.” Rates: $145-$225 double.

Netherlands--John Swanton, Temple City: “Pension Stedswa^l, Kapelstreek 222, 8556 XJ Sloten; tel. 011-31-514-531-569. Guest house in great location on canal in old, pretty Friesland town.” Rate: about $53 double, with breakfast.

Scotland--Laurence J. Swaim, Mission Viejo: “Merlewood House, Merlewood Road, Inverness IV2 4NL; tel. 011-44-1463-236-060, Internet https://www.merlewood.norcor.ltd.uk. B&B; in Victorian mansion set in two acres of gardens. Afternoon and evening tea, full Scottish breakfast.” Rates: about $98-$131 double.

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