Famous for its cobbled streets and honey-stone cottages, bustling market towns and breathtaking scenery, the Cotswolds are high on the list of places to visit for anyone serious about exploring Britain's countryside. In our new small format guide to this much-loved area we have bought together over 100 Special Places to Stay: B&Bs, self-catering cottages, hotels, inns and pubs with rooms - all inspected, all good value, and chosen because we like them. Book into a Georgian manor whose owners can organise a day's fishing or cycling in the grounds of William Morris' old country residence. Walk The Cotswold Way and reward yourself with a night in a magnificent Grade-I listed manor, waking to the sizzling of Gloucester Old Spot bacon and fresh eggs for breakfast.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this witty and warm-hearted account, Peter Mayle tells what it is like to realize a long-cherished dream and actually move into a 200-year-old stone farmhouse in the remote country of the Lubéron with his wife and two large dogs. He endures January's frosty mistral as it comes howling down the Rhône Valley, discovers the secrets of goat racing through the middle of town, and delights in the glorious regional cuisine. A Year in Provence transports us into all the earthy pleasures of Provençal life and lets us live vicariously at a tempo governed by seasons, not by days.
Ten years ago, Janine Marsh decided to leave her corporate life behind to fix up a run-down barn in northern France. This is the true story of her rollercoaster ride.
DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France: Western France, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip to France. This thorough guide covers Normandy, Rouen, the D-Day Beaches, Mont-St-Michel, Brittany, Rennes, Océanopolis, Brest, the Sranding Stones of Carnac, the Loire Valley, Les Machines de l'île, Nantes, Tours, Château Royal de Blois, and Chartres Cathedral. The guide also includes dedicated "Kids Corners" that feature cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games, and riddles to inform, surprise, and entertain young travelers as they explore everything Western France has to offer. With child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel information, language tips, budget guidance, age range suitability, and activities for every area, DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France: Western France is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel. Now available in ePub format. DK's Family Guide Western France epub, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip. With child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel info, budget guidance, age range suitability and activities for each sight, Family Guide Western France epub is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel. In Family Guide Western France epub: - Detailed information on getting there, getting around, where to stay and eat and a brief history of France - 'Hubs', built around major sights from the D-Day Beaches to the Standing Stones of Carnac, map the perfect day out, with suggestions for what to see, when to go and how to get there - Dedicated 'Kids Corners' feature cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games and riddles to inform, bamboozle and entertain young travellers - 'Letting off steam' suggestions and eating options around all 'hubs' enable the entire family to recharge their batteries - Maps outlining the nearest parks, playgrounds and public toilets - Language section lists essential words and phrases - 'Take shelter' suggests indoor activities for rainy days - Plus, DK's illustrations and reconstructions of the city, to give real cultural insight Regions in Family Guide Western France epub: - Normandy -Rouen -The D-Day Beaches -Mont-St-Michel - Brittany -Rennes -Océanopolis, Brest -Sranding Stones of Carnac - The Loire Valley -Les Machines de l'île, Nantes -Tours -Château Royal de Blois -Chartres Cathedral
DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France: Central France & the Alps, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip to France. With child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel information, language tips, budget guidance, age range suitability, and activities for every area, DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France: Central France & the Alps is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel. The guide also includes dedicated "Kids Corners" that feature cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games, and riddles to inform, surprise, and entertain young travelers as they explore everything France has to offer.
DK's Family Guide Central France and the Alps epub, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip. With child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel info, budget guidance, age range suitability and activities for each sight, Family Guide Central France and the Alps epub is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel. In Family Guide Central France and the Alps epub: - Detailed information on getting there, getting around, where to stay and eat and a brief history of France - 'Hubs', built around major sights from Chamonix to the Parc Régional Naturel du Haut-Jura, map the perfect day out, with suggestions for what to see, when to go and how to get there - Dedicated 'Kids Corners' feature cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games and riddles to inform, bamboozle and entertain young travellers - 'Letting off steam' suggestions and eating options around all 'hubs' enable the entire family to recharge their batteries - Maps outlining the nearest parks, playgrounds and public toilets - Language section lists essential words and phrases - 'Take shelter' suggests indoor activities for rainy days - Plus, DK's illustrations and reconstructions of the city, to give real cultural insight Regions in Family Guide Central France and the Alps epub: - Burgundy and Franche-Comté -Dijon -Vézelay -Cluny -Parc Régional Naturel du Haut-Jura - The Rhône Valley and French Alps -Lyon -Chamonix -Briançon -Gorges de l'Ardèche - The Massif Central -Aven Armand -Le Puy-en-Velay -Château de Murol Now available in ePub format.
DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip to France. The guide also includes dedicated "Kids Corners" that feature cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games, and riddles to inform, surprise, and entertain young travelers as they explore everything France has to offer. With child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel information, language tips, budget guidance, age range suitability, and activities for every area, DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel. Now available in PDF.
DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France: Western France, from the groundbreaking family travel series, is written by parents and guarantees the entire family will enjoy their trip to France. This thorough guide covers Normandy, Rouen, the D-Day Beaches, Mont-St-Michel, Brittany, Rennes, Océanopolis, Brest, the Sranding Stones of Carnac, the Loire Valley, Les Machines de l'île, Nantes, Tours, Château Royal de Blois, and Chartres Cathedral. The guide also includes dedicated "Kids Corners" that feature cartoons, quizzes, puzzles, games, and riddles to inform, surprise, and entertain young travelers as they explore everything Western France has to offer. With child-friendly sleeping and eating options, detailed maps of main sightseeing areas, travel information, language tips, budget guidance, age range suitability, and activities for every area, DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide France: Western France is the ultimate guide to stress-free family travel.
Nearly 250 of the most entertaining and special beds & breakfasts, hotels, and vacation homes across the island of Ireland are described in honest write-ups with color photographs.
