favourite places to stay

Most of these you will need a car for!
To quote my husband: "In Australia you get standard accommodation for boutique prices. In Europe you get boutique accommodation for standard prices."
I guess Europe has a long tradition of bed & breakfasts/chambre d'hote.

TURKEY
Sumptious dinner and breakfast with warm, knowledgeable hosts with a view of the monuments. Can't get anything closer. In my top 5.
Gallipoli Houses

ITALY
Rome:
Out in the suburbs, but they will recommend a fantastic restaurant nearby.
Anna and Elena

Sorrento/Amalfi Coast:
Gorgeous view, eat in their restaurant. Splurge - it's worth it!

Fontecchio:
In my top 5. Remote but stunning.

Marche:
Beautiful area.

SWEDEN:
Ukna:
In my top 5. One of the few places we have been back to, and would love to stay there again.

THE NETHERLANDS:
Chosen by Steven's publisher. Both charming and interesting.
Rotterdam
Amsterdam

SPAIN:
Villanueva de Algaidas
Good base to visit Granada, Seville and Cordoba. Very helpful owners who will direct you to a lovely hidden cafe.

COPENHAGEN:
Easy bus ride to town. Helpful, friendly owners.

FRANCE:
Montreal:
In my top 5. We had a fantastic time here. Easy day trips to Dijon, Beune and Flavigny-sur-ozerain(Chocolat town). Beautiful area.

Salles de Villefagnan:
I begged Steven to leave me here....

Saulty:
My first chateau!

Morbihan:
Lovely dinner.

Brittany:
The birds nest dinner! In my top 5.

Provence:
Handy to all Provence has to offer.

near Lille:
We ate a dinner of home-grown ingredients at night then picked raspberries in the morning.

Tours:
Nice hotel in the old town.


I'm sure there will be more to come!