Readers recommend

England: Coach house

Putley Coach House, Putley, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2QP; 011-44-1531-670684, www.bandbherefordshire.com. “Delightful, affordable bed-and-breakfast in the English countryside -- a super old coach house -- has modern, comfortable rooms, a kitchen and a sitting room for guests. Close to the Welsh border in a serene and beautiful area of Britain. Friendly owners Peter and Wendy Born had hot tea and a freshly baked chocolate cake waiting when we arrived.” Doubles from $70.

Yvonne Newton

Victorville

Washington: Island life

Inn to the Woods, 46 Elena Drive, Friday Harbor 98250; (888) 522-9626, www.inntothewoods.com. “Lovely four-room bed-and-breakfast northwest of Friday Harbor offers a private retreat with views of the lake, forest and flowers. Our suite had a private deck with a two-person spa; there was also a separate Jacuzzi tub in our bathroom. Nicely furnished living room. Besides breakfast, there was a snack basket and afternoon tea.” Doubles from $139.

Kristi Koivula

Carlsbad, Calif.

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