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.Devon and Cornwall (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)

by: Alastair Sawday

March 03, 2008
Having grown up in Cornwall I thought I knew the southwest inside out, but thanks to Alastair Sawday and his intrepid team I have discovered corners of this ancient part of our country I never knew existed. And more, wonderful people in glorious houses who offer the sort of hospitality and accommodation that kicks the corporate kind into the distance. The pubs and Inns section also leads one to more charming hosteleries to quaff and chat before tucking into delicious food. Wish I'd found these guides years ago, Italy with Sawday next!
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.British Hotels, Inns and Other Places (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)

by: Alastair Sawday

October 25, 2007
Thanks to Alistair Sawday I have much more room on the bookshelf; the AA, RAC, Michelin and Johansens books won't be needed again so they have all taken a long holiday to the charity bookshop!

Sawday's British Hotels & Inns is much more then a book; it is a guide that will change your attitude towards `going away' forever. In the past trying to find a nice place to stay was always the job of my wife who would spend hours researching places, but now there is a sprint to the bookshelf to find this book whenever we decide to go anywhere.

Once I've found somewhere I like the feel of I don't even bother doing any additional research...what's the point, the guys at Alistair Sawday have done it all for you. When you initially read ... Read More:
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.Seaside: Discover the Best of Britain's Best Beaches (Time Out Seaside: Discover Britain's Coastal Treasures)

by: Time Out Guides Ltd

April 03, 2008
I'm a river, lake and waterfall swimmer really (see the new book on 'Wild Swimming' in the UK) but you can't beat a fantastic beach too.

The authors have picked some of the most spectacular places, some well known, others more secret, and written about them in depth. The practical bits are useful, and the maps for each of the 35 place chapters are very helpful.

The photos are totally stunning, beautifully printed on matt paper. Very nice.

The coverage is a little limited but overall a very inspiring coffee-table guidebook.
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.British Bed and Breakfast (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)

by: Alastair Sawday

September 27, 2007
I often turn to the Alastair Sawday website for help when looking for a place to stay. But there is nothing better than the guide. The maps give you a clear idea where the B&B's are, and you can then flip through the relevant entries to find one that suits you. And you can be sure that any one of them will be something out of the ordinary and worth the visit. I don't use anything else.
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.The Great British Picnic Guide

by: Mark Price

May 29, 2008
My wife and I have had this book for a couple of months now and can thoroughly recommend it. Not only is it packed full of tasty recipes but also amusing anecdotes.

A must for a garden party with friends or summer picnic with the family.

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.Italy (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)

by: Alastair Sawday

March 06, 2008
Since I was introduced to Alastair Sawday's books & website about 2 years ago I have never looked back. As per previous publications 'Italy' did not fail to live up to its title of 'Special Places'. I have spent a number of evenings traveling, in my mind, through the wonderful countryside, city & coast of Italy with Sawdays as my guide.

Sawday's is just wonderful as it gives you a very informed idea of each place and depending on what you are looking for there is always something to please. As always the book is perfectly laid out and very easy to use - it was also great to see the green emphasis of the book. I have recommended Sawday's to family & friends and will continue to do so.

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.Wild Swimming: 150 Hidden Dips in the Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls of Britain

by: Daniel Start

April 21, 2008
There are very many things that I love about this book. So far I've had it a very short time and have already had an incredibly therapeutic swim, about 10 miles from where I have lived for over 20 years, which I had no idea was there. It was the most beautiful spot and the pub recommended in the book was such a find, being friendly, serving good beer and food, having a gorgeous wildflower garden and being over a thousand years old.

Having this book means I am much more likely to get out and swim in beautiful places, and not just paddle, worried about currents, debris and pond weed. So all those good intentions are finally coming good and I can entice friends along too. It's definitely going to be the basis of many UK holidays to come.

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.Pubs and Inns of England and Wales (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)

by: Alastair Sawday

May 01, 2008
If you're fed up with handing over your hard earned cash at the end of a very average or indeed exceptionally poor meal this is the book for you. Sawday's Pubs and Inns lets you eat out in confidence. This very selective guide brings to you the very best Pubs and Inns that England has to offer.

As with all of Sawday's guides this is a pleasure to sit down a have a good read through. Your mouth begins to tingle, then salivate and before you know it you're chewing on an imaginary main-course. It is an extremely well written guide, illustrated throughout, and the maps give an excellent overview of where these gems can be found.

If eating out is important to you this should be the number one guide sitting on your bookshelf. It's always up-to-date ... Read More:
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.French Hotels and Chateaux (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)

from: Alastair Sawday Publishing

March 06, 2008
Great book, beautiful pictures. The descriptions give you a real feel for the places and make you want to visit them all!
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.Britain and Ireland's Best Wild Places: 500 Ways to Discover the Wild

by: Christopher Somerville

July 03, 2008
Christopher's latest is a beautiful book to paw over and dip in and out of. The pictures are evocative and inspiring, and the text just takes you there.

Great to keep in your car so that you always have something interesting to deviate off to when your on a journey. The format reminds me of a more lavish version of the old AA or RAC map/guide books that your Dad used to keep in the glove box and I loved to read as a boy.

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