Readers recommend

Ireland: On the farm

Lagile Lodge, Killeagh (N25), County Cork; 011-353-24-95323, e-mail lagilelodge@eircom.net. “Spacious, warm rooms with private bath in a beautifully kept country home on a 10-acre working farm. Great breakfasts with varied menu. One block from Killeagh, where good pub food is available. Beautiful Glenbower woods nearby.” Doubles from $69.

Tom Cody

Fountain Valley

Netherlands: Historic villa

B & B Kwint, Kometensingle 187, 1033 BE, Amsterdam; 011-31-20-631-49-30, fax 011-31-20-494-1510, www.bbkwint.nl. “Charming surroundings at this historic doctor’s villa, built in 1923, that has been restored and turned into a B&B; by the widow of the last doctor who practiced there. She is delightful and has a wealth of information on places to visit and on the history of the area. Bountiful breakfast. Nearby bus transportation will take you to the center of Amsterdam.” Doubles from $80.

Judy Lecocq

Costa Mesa

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