Readers Recommend

* England: Alex and Helen Bender, Sylmar: Broadley’s B&B;, 39 North St., Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS22 6NU; telephone 011-44-1937-585-866. “Outstanding B&B; with just two rooms, with private baths, in a quaint market town about 15 miles from York. Friendly, delightful husband-and-wife owners.” Rate: about $72, double.

* France: Marie and Steve Dunn, Tustin: Les Gites de Bord, 03170 Doyet; tel. 011-33-4-7007-7483, fax 011-33-4-7007-3607, Internet https://www.gites-en-france.com/gitesdebord. “Two guest rooms and three self-catering apartments in the Auvergne region. Charming 16th century buildings, completely modernized. Owners Jacques and Chantal Chateau have a wealth of information about trips in the area.” Rates: $185-$365 per week for apartments; $70-$105 per night for double rooms.

* Kentucky: Francie Hansen, Newport Beach: The Homestead, 3944 Bloomfield Road, Bardstown 40004; tel. (502) 349-1777, https://www.bb online.com/ky/homestead. “Outstanding two-room B&B; in an 18th century log cabin that also houses a crafts shop with great buys on authentic folk art. Owner Joanne Hobbs gives tours to visit local artists in their homes ($40 per day).” Rates: $95-$125, double.