This list is not sponsored. These are places we have stayed at and have been very happy that we have. Its likely that everyone staying at these places will also be very pleased with their choice, but I cannot,
of course, except any responsibility if this isn't entirely the case.
I've listed the year we stayed; for those a few years back you may wish to check its still the same people.
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Hotel Central am See, Weggis
Weggis, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland,
Attractive relaxed town on the lake. Good transport by boat, cable car, bus.
Railway to mountain top from nearby Vitznau.
Lucerne is a lovely, interesting city.
Hotel
Hotel Central am See, Seestrasse 25 6353, Weggis, Switzerland.
www.central-am-see.ch/en/
Located right on the lake, with lovely views. Friendly and good service, comfortable rooms
... we went with Inghams, who provided a good service www.inghams.co.uk
2018
Lynton - Valley of the Rocks
Lynton and Lynmouth, Exmoor National Park, Devon,
Scenic coastal countryside, pleasant walks, attractive small towns. Very convenient for Exmoor.
B & B
Pine Lodge, Lynway, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6AX
www.pinelodgelynton.co.uk or view on Tripadvisor
Very friendly and excellent, thoughtful service. Very comfortable and spacious rooms, with a lovely view across the valley. A short, pleasant walk into town.
2018
Budapest Parliament building
Budapest, Hungary,
A very attractive and interesting city. Some wonderful buildings to visit and, of course, the river and bridges create a lovely setting.
Hotel
President Hotel Budapest, Budapest, Hold utca 3-5
www.hotelpresident.hu/en
Very well located for city sight-seeing while also being pleasantly quiet, a short stroll to the Parliament building and river.
2017
Barmouth estuary
Dolgellau and Barmouth, Gwynedd, Wales.,
Lovely countryside for walking and Barmouth is a really pleasant and interesting seaside resort.
The surfaced footpath along the old railway line (Dolgellau - Barmouth) alongside the Barmouth estuary is very attractive and practical for walkers, pushchairs, wheelchairs, cycles etc.
Self Catering
Tyn Gaer, Brithdir DOLGELLAU Gwynedd LL40 2SE.
A cosy house, in a lovely, peaceful setting a short drive from Dolgellau.
We booked it through Wales Cottage Holidays
www.walescottageholidays.co.uk
2017
Annecy
Talloires, Lake Annecy, France.,
Lovely lake setting. Talloires is small and well maintained; very pleasant lake side. Annecy Old Town is very attractive and interesting.
Public road transport for Talloires is quite limited as is parking. Using the boat is very scenic, visiting all stops round the lake.
Hotel
Hotel L'Abbaye de Talloires, Talloires, Lake Annecy, France
A really interesting and attractive place to stay. Originally a 17th century Benedictine Abbey. All very well fitted, while retaining the historic appearance.
I recommend asking for one of the larger rooms, which are a comfortable size for two. The interior is really quite special and worth having a look round even if you are not staying there. The service was impeccable.
.. we went with Inghams, the transfers and tours run by the Inghams rep were excellent www.inghams.co.uk
We also stayed one night in the Hotel Le Cottage Bise, next to L'Abbaye. This was very good - a nice spacious room and very good meals and service.
2016
St Wolfgang
St Wolfgang, Austria,
A really attractive lake-side resort in a beautiful mountainous setting. Good for walking and touring the lovely countryside. There's boat transport to/from nearby places on the lake and a train to the mountain summit.
A pleasantly peaceful place with some entertaining activities eg. 'traditional' dancing, and when we were there some aerial activities over the lake.
Hotel
Hotel Försterhof, St Wolfgang, Austria
A pleasant hotel in a quiet location on the edge of St Wolgang, with car parking, about a 10-15 min walk to the town centre.
Good service and meals, comfortable rooms.
We booked with Thomson Lakes and Mountains. The rep gave an interesting tour of the town.
2015
Granada, Alhambra, Court of the Lions
Granada, Spain,
A very interesting and attractive city. A large number of places to visit. Many very elaborately decorated churches etc. - a very high cherub count.
The Alhambra area is not to be missed, of course, and is very popular.
Hotel
Hotel Hesperia Granada, S/N Gamboa, Granada, Spain, 18009
www.nh-hotels.com/hotel/nh-granada-centro
Very well located for city sight-seeing, while in a pleasantly quiet setting near to a square with a number of restaurants. Comfortable rooms and pleasant service.
2015