The best bed and breakfast sites

You can keep your swanky 5* hotels, and 'trip of a lifetime' Sandals resort packages; for us, living the dream consists of a lovely bed and breakfast in a little village miles from anywhere, with a nice lady who reminds you a bit of your nan bringing you hot tea and toast, before you set out on a beautiful stroll. There, we've said it. And to warm your hearts even further, we've collated the best bed and breakfast websites, to make booking your bespoke holiday that much easier.

One of the most comprehensive websites is the simply named Bed and breakfasts, which is a directory of all the B and B's in the UK. Current offers include romantic breaks from £60 per night. If you're thinking of travelling further afield, they also link to respected international B and B sites.

Another recommended site is Easy Bed and Breakfasts, which is equally comprehensive, and also offers suggestions depending on particular requirements, such as 'dog friendly hotels'. Good deals on offer include New Forest B and B's from £45, which is a bargain in anyone's book.