Readers Recommend

* Scotland: Margaret and Ron Gow, Walnut: Spylaw Bank House, 2 Spylaw Ave., Colinton, Edinburgh EH13 OLR; 011-44-131-441-5022, https://www.spylawbank.freeserve.co.uk. “Fabulous B&B; three miles outside of Edinburgh. Beautiful Georgian house built around 1790 and filled with antiques. Chocolate and candy in well-appointed rooms. Huge English breakfast; warm and welcoming hosts.” Rates: about $72 to $102 per night, double.

* Hungary: Steve Lane, Irvine: Burg Hotel, H-1014 Budapest, Szentharomsag ter; 011-361-212-0269, fax 011-361-212-3970, https://www.burghotelbudapest.com. “A real find because of its location in the Castle District, right on the main square overlooking Matthias Church. New, small. Helpful staff speaks English.” Rate: about $100 per night, double, including breakfast.

* France: Gil and Shirley Saint-Leon, Pacific Palisades: East of the Sun, 84190 Beaumes de Venise, Lafare; https://www.netmarc.com/eastsun. Owners live in Bay Area; contact Deborah Grove at dpure@earthlink.com . “Farmhouse in Provence that sleeps four to six, with 2 1/2 baths and a kitchen for those who like to explore the markets in nearby villages. Almost-Olympic-size pool. Magnificent setting, with wondrous mountains and vista of vineyards.” Rates: $1,800 for one week and $3,000 for two weeks from May to October; $1,000 per week off-season.

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