Readers recommend

California: Gold Country inn

The Seasons Bed & Breakfast, 2934 Bedford Ave., Placerville 95667; (530) 626-4420, www.theseasons.net. “Charming inn with four lovely rooms and a beautiful garden. We loved staying in the cottage, a private retreat in the garden. Fabulous breakfasts in the main house, built in 1859. Wonderful hosts. Placerville, a historic Gold Country town, is east of Sacramento on the way to Lake Tahoe.” Double rooms start at $115.

Sharon Budge

Santa Monica

N. Ireland: Seaside B&B;

No. 108 Superior Bed and Breakfast Accommodation, 108 Seacliff Road, Bangor, County Down; 011-44-2891-461077, www.bandb-bangor.co.uk. “Breathtaking sea views at this great B&B; that overlooks Belfast Lough and the Irish Sea about 12 miles east of Belfast. Victorian-style home with outstanding hosts, Heather and Ray Bell. Central to all parts of Northern Ireland and Ireland. Convenient walk to scenic harbor, restaurants, shopping and trains.” Double rooms from $77.

James Nicholl

Riverside

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