Britain Lodging Guide Ratings

KEY
 £ = English/Scottish Pound; US$ 1 = £ 0.6662 Ratings  
= Excellent
 "with WC" = toilet and shower/tub in room.
= Very Good
 "WC" not stated = shower, toilet shared by guests.
= Good
 Many of these listings are not serviced by public transport.
= Fair
  = Poor
  = Terrible
Boat of Garten, Scotland
The Old Ferryman's House Tel: 01479-831370
Int'l: +44-1479-831370
From A9, follow main road through the village of Boat of Garten. Pass golf club and cross river.
£ 39 per double room including breakfast for 2.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: Motherly care and the best food in Britain wait. Sip tea and taste homemade cookies by the toasty fireplace. Breakfast selection is huge, made to order - the best we've had in 5 months of travel through Europe. The proprietor is a certified French chef. Dinner available upon request. This is one of our favorites.

Brecon, Wales
Cambrian Cruisers Tel: 01874-665315
Int'l: +44-1874-665315
web: http://www.sawdays.co.uk
From Abergavenny, A40 to Brecon. After 15 miles, left to Talybont-on-Usk, right onto B4558. Through Pencelli for 1 mile, over canal, then immediately right.
£ 40 per double room including breakfast for 2.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: Proprietor is overextended trying to run too many mini-businesses simultaneously. Atmosphere is flustered and unaccommodating. Bedroom ceilings are too low - Wes grew agitated after numerous head bumps.

Capel Garmon, Wales
Llannerch Goch Tel: 01690-710261
Int'l: +44-1690-710261
Email: eirianifan@talk21.com
Address: Capel Garmon, Conwy LL26 0RL. A few km east of Betws-Y-Coed.
£ 40 per double room including breakfast for 2.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: A warm welcome in a truly relaxing Welsh family house. Many guests extend their stay. This is one of our favorites.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Youth Hostel
5 minutes by car south of city center.
£ 12.75 per person in a dorm room including sheets and breakfast.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: 8 people to a room with creaky steel framed bunk beds. Noisy guests looking for social activities and parties rather than sleep.

Grantham, England
Churchfield House Tel: 01400-250387
Int'l: +44-1400-250387
A607 Grantham to Lincoln road. On reaching Carlton Scroop take 1st left for Hough Lane. Last house on left.
£ 39 per double including breakfast.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: Proprietor is very personable and will eat dinner and breakfast with you at the table. The garden is immaculate with uncountable species of flowers. Dinner available upon request.

Lea, England
Winkworth Farm Tel: 01666-823267
Int'l: +44-1666-823267
web: http://www.sawdays.co.uk
B4042 from Malmesbury towards Wootton Bassett. Left to Lea. In Lea, right opposite school. House is along drive through fields.
£ 45 per double room with WC including breakfast for 2.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: Picturesque setting, relaxing garden, elegant rooms, excellent host. Dinner available upon request.

London, England
Comments: We stayed at friends' houses.

Peebles, Scotland
Lyne Farm Tel: 01721-740255
Int'l: +44-1721-740255
4 miles west of Peebles on A72.
£ 36 per double room including breakfast for 2.
Friendliness Cleanliness Value for Money
Comments: This B&B is on a 1300 acre farm that guests can roam - an animal lover's delight.


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