Readers recommend

England: Comfy B&B;

Woodlands Hotel, New Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2EE; 011-44-1-539-443-915, www.woodlands-windermere.co.uk. “This lovely B&B; in the Lake District is within walking distance of Windermere and Bowness. Rooms were comfortable and bright, and the food at night is outstanding. Owners Alan and Sarah Ayres serve the best of local produce, and the fish and meat entrees are excellent. Dinners are far more reasonable than in the local restaurants and the quality far superior.” Doubles $110.

Siobhan Gogan

Corona del Mar

Costa Rica: Garden rooms

Hotel Le Bergerac, 50 S. Calle 35, AP 1107-1002, San Jose 011-506-234-7850, www.bergerac.co.cr. “Quiet and quaint Hotel Le Bergerac is minutes from downtown San Jose and is a good choice for travelers who need to spend a night in the capital before traveling to outlying areas. The front-desk and concierge staff is helpful. Ask for a room with a private garden.” Doubles from $68 with breakfast.

Aron and Christine Levinson

Hawthorne

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