Booking a place

Who needs a book when you have the Internet? Well, even if you have access to a computer, it's sometimes quicker to flick pages than to use search engines. The book is well set out, with maps and information arranged so that you can make quick choices. Each property has been approved by Enjoy England assessors and rated for quality. Accommodation is listed alphabetically by place name within each of nine regions. Colour maps pinpoint the location of all accommodation featured in each section. And to help assess each establishment, a star rating system is printed too. So if you are looking for basic, no frills accommodation look for a one-star establishment. Five stars are exceptional places that offer a degree of luxury.

Pets Come Too!

(Visit Britain, £9.99)

Finding a hotel or bed and breakfast when you have a dog can prove difficult. It's often easier to put the poor creature into kennels and travel without him. However, the thought of the dog pining away while you are enjoying yourself can cast a black cloud over the entire holiday - far better to locate a dog-friendly hotel and take him with you. Pets Come Too! is an up-to-date guide to quality-assessed pet-friendly hotels, B&Bs and self-catering accommodation in England. This easy to use guide also provides useful tips when taking the dog with you, and a list of suggested questions to ask when booking your pet in so that you know what facilities are available.