I hear the latest ruse is to back-pack your way to Albania, to find semi-deserted beaches with beautiful fine sand and drink cocktails in the sunset.

Well fortunately with Cornwall you don’t have to trek quite so far to find such idyllic harmony on the coast; there’s also the option of which coast, wind depending, you chose to bathe on, plus the food is markedly more appealing.

Many holiday makers are familiar with north coast towns of Newquay and Bude, maybe even the south coast towns of Fowey and Polperro, so well captured by Eric Haines; but how familiar are they with the far south west of Cornwall, that tucked away corner which no one seems to realise until till they’ve passed Truro, just how far it is off the beaten track; it’s actually like doing a west turn off the beaten track.

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There are several hotels in York England that offer bed breakfast York facilities to visitors every day. The majority of them are located in the heart of the city and easily accessible to tourists and businessmen traveling towards York. Here you can find hotels affordable to all categories of people. These include 4-star, 3-star, 2-star, guest houses and others.

Bed and breakfast York facilities can be accessed via internet. There are several online guides available to pick your type of hotels in York England. Some of the popular 4-star hotels in this series are Dean Court Hotel, Heworth Court Hotel, Marmadukes Luxury Hotel, Royal York Hotel, and many more. Popular 3-star hotels are Churchill Hotel, York Holiday Inn, Park Inn, St.Denys Hotel, and the like. There are cheap hotels for those who are looking for a more casual stay at this prestigious city.

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Shropshire is one the loveliest of the western counties of England. A bed and breakfast stay is one of the best ways to see the attractions and sights of this lovely area. Many bed and breakfast properties are available in all regions of the county.

Shropshire also abbreviated as Salop is in the West Midlands region of England. It is one of England’s most sparsely populated counties.

Geography: Shropshire covers an area of 1,346 square miles and is England’s largest inland county. The North Shropshire Plain is an extension of the Cheshire Plain and most of the county’s large towns, and population in general, are to be found here. Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Newport and Telford. The River Severn is the major river in the county. The land is fertile and agriculture remains a major feature of the landscape and the economy. he area around Oswestry has an extension of the Wrexham Coalfield and there are also copper deposits on the border with Wales. The Shropshire Hills form one of England’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and it covers about a quarter of the county. The Wrekin is one of the most famous natural landmarks in the county and once formed the centre of a Kingdom in Anglo-Saxon times. The highest hills are the Clee Hills, Stiperstones and the beautiful hills of the Long Mynd.

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As you would expect in a county as large and picturesque as this, diversity of choice is everywhere and this certainly applies to the Bed and Breakfast in Essex too. From budget to luxurious, city to rural, and even working farms should you wish to get the real feel for the countryside, you will find all tastes are catered for.

There is large array of organisations such as AA, ETC, RAC and WTB recognising the quality of the accommodation in Britain. Determined by a common set of standards assessing cleanliness, service and facilities etc, choosing your accommodation will be less worrying knowing it has already been graded by one of these organisations.

Layer-de-la-Haye in north east Essex, approximately 4 miles south of Colchester, is an attractive, unspoilt rural location and home to Rye Farm B & B, a 17th century moated farmhouse. This is a working farm and has livestock as well as crops. Situated in a special protected area, it is an important wildfowl sanctuary perfect for bird spotters visiting the 1,200 acre Abberton Reservoir area. Rye Farm are also the proud recipients of Visit Britain (Tourist Board) ‘Walkers and Cyclists Welcome’ award and Enjoy England 4 Star rating.

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Many people dream of staying in a French chateau. Now, that dream could become a reality.

Surprisingly, you won’t need a king’s ransom to holiday in a royal palace. In fact, you can enjoy the evening in a historic home for less than the cost of a chain hotel.

Many chateaux, manor houses, and country mansions also offer bed and breakfast accommodation where you can enjoy the personal hospitality of the owners, some of whom are French nobility.

Importantly, many of these are private residences, enabling guests to share the intimacy of life in these stately homes, some of which have been in the same families for centuries.

Prices vary per property, but they start at about 50 euros per room per night and go up to 250 euros for luxury suites, with many rooms offered for around 80 to 100 euros.

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