Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21693 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 448 pages

Synopsis
Whether you're heading for the Sierras or the costas, historic towns or cosmopolitan cities, this guide has a huge variety of places to choose from. There are simple Casas de Aldea (small traditional houses in remote rural settings), restored monasteries and palaces and modernist buildings with all the contemporary designer trimmings. Make the most of courses and activities organised by inspiring owners: wine tasting, walking, mushroom picking, pottery, yoga. Stride out on walking holidays in the National Parks, recharge your batteries by the pool and make the most of some terrific regional and international cooking. The entries in this guide are special in many different ways: places are chosen for the warmth of their welcome, their style - whether simple or sumptuous - and good value for money and environmental awareness are important too.

Customer Reviews

A Bible for Curious Travellers
As with all the 'Special Places' guides, this is full of charming and interesting places to stay. It's worth planning your trip around the entries, which is what we did recently when travelling the length of Spain with our dogs (the book tells you if places cater for dogs, vegetarians, children etc). It's so beautifully produced that you'll enjoy reading it even if you're not leaving home.

fabulous!
we couldn't be more delighted to find alastair sawday's travel books. we are on sabbatical for the spring semester and needing to find short and long term rentals throughout europe. we have been completely impressed with the level of detail in the writeups and the images add a lot to giving a sense of place. we love that the selections are not all the poshest places, but all have great character or reason for inclusion. i am a very picky traveler, was in the hotel business, and i can tell you this is the best selection of places i have ever seen. cheers alastair! we like your guides and your view of life!!

Great places for independent travellers
If you're looking for package holiday accommodation this book is not for you. Alistair Sawday's Special Places to Stay is one of a series of really useful guides with a treasure trove of ideas for accommodation. We have stayed at a number of recommended places and never been disappointed yet - it gives you what it says on the cover. If you cannot get out to Spain this year, no problem as the book gives you ample scope for dreaming!