Readers Recommend

England: Quiet cottage

East Cottage, Cliftonville, Kent CT9 3LZ; 011-44-1843-

227-833, e-mail casb@kent-cottage.co.uk. “This charming two-story cottage is 200 years old but complete with all modern amenities, including two bedrooms, a bath and kitchen. There is a beautiful glass-enclosed sunroom overlooking a walled garden. It’s a 10-minute walk to the beach, a short drive to Canterbury and about 35 to 40 minutes to Dover and the Channel Tunnel to France. Fabulous hosts.” Rates from $420 to $700 per week.

Ron Gregg

Oak Park, Calif.

Mexico: San Miguel B&B;

Villa Scorpio, 93 Quebrada, San Miguel de Allende; 011-52-

415-152-7575, www.villascorpio.com. “Once a private home, this antiques-filled B&B; is within a five-minute walk of the Jardin, San Miguel’s historic central square. Young American couple are delightful hosts, suggesting things to do (and restaurants to avoid). Delicious breakfasts. Rooftop honor bar and hot tub overlook San Miguel.” Doubles start at $100.

Walter Carlin

Del Mar

Send recommendations to “Readers Recommend”/Travel, L.A. Times, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012; fax (213) 237-7355, e-mail travel@latimes.com. Please include your name, address and phone number, and also the address, phone number and Internet site of the place or person you are recommending.