Airbnbs may have transformed the way we travel, but the best B&Bs still offer something they can't. These are thoughtful, design-conscious places to stay that are a world away from the doily-and-chintz image the term might conjure. From restored Georgian townhouses to converted barns, these stays make the perfect low-key base from which to explore the UK and Ireland – and while there might not be a restaurant, breakfast is worth writing home about. Pictured is the ‘Kentigerns’ room, at the Dundonald, named after St. Kentigern the patron saint of Glasgow, with vast views of the Firth of Forth. The Dundonald, Mid Causeway, Culross, Fife KY12 8HZ | thedundonald.com