With over 750 carefully chosen B&Bs this well-loved guide is bigger than ever. Stay in a quirky castle or a stunning college, a beamy farmhouse or a handsome townhouse, a little terraced cottage or a sleek modern apartment, and enjoy the lavish or the simple – over 300 places have double rooms for £70 or less. We look for character and authenticity in architecture and interiors, and generosity of spirit in our owners. Breakfast will also be special: eggs and bacon perhaps from owners’ own livestock, often homemade breads and jams. Stay for supper and there’ll be fruits and vegetables from the garden or allotment. Honest write-ups take the hard work out of finding the right place for you: somewhere remote to walk your dog, a child-friendly city bolt hole, a delicious hideaway for two.