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  1. iviehoff avatar

    RE: Cheltenham area

    by iviehoff 21 May 2012

    Cheltenham is much the most sensible large town to stay in if you wish to enjoy the Cotswolds, they are right on your doorstep. There's…

  2. amsel07 avatar

    RE: London Accomodation August 2012

    by amsel07 09 May 2012

    Do you have tickets for an Olympic event? If not, I'd stay outside of London during this time, in Oxford as suggested or Cambridge (also…

  3. rodway avatar

    RE: London to Scotland via Cotswolds

    by rodway 09 May 2012

    Other than Stow on the Wold YH the Cotswolds is a bit of a desert regarding cheap hostel accommodation. The YHA has never replaced sadly…

  4. aubo23 avatar

    RE: London to Scotland via Cotswolds

    by aubo23 08 May 2012

    There are few bus services from London to the Cotswolds and none from the Cotswolds to Scotland. From London you could get to Cirencester…

  5. donsky avatar

    RE: London to Scotland via Cotswolds

    by donsky 08 May 2012

    "Hi meant to say London Edinburgh via Cotswolds!" I think you really meant to say "via THE Cotswolds." :-)

  6. tamakahlo avatar

    Re: London to Scotland via Cotswolds

    by tamakahlo 08 May 2012

    Hi meant to say London Edinburgh via Cotswolds!

  7. tamakahlo avatar

    London to Scotland via Cotswolds

    by tamakahlo 08 May 2012

    Hi Im travelling to Edinburgh by bus in June. Id like to stop off at the Ctswolds for a night or two. Any recommendations about the follo…

  8. Maestro avatar

    RE: rivalry?

    by Maestro 03 May 2012

    Waterley Bottoms in the Cotswolds...

  9. wigstan avatar

    RE: Traveling to UK July 18 to the 30th need advise

    by wigstan 27 April 2012

    I'd vote for Snowdonia in North Wales. Its not too far from the Cotswolds and if you like Patagonia it might just suit you perfectly.…

  10. NatKP avatar

    RE: Two Weeks in the United Kingdom - itinerary assistance, must sees, etc!

    by NatKP 27 April 2012

    Hello, Don't worry, I am not trying to add Paris. That was part of my last trip in December/January and it was lovely but I'm interested…

  11. NatKP avatar

    RE: Two Weeks in the United Kingdom - itinerary assistance, must sees, etc!

    by NatKP 25 April 2012

    November 10: Travel from OHIO to DUBLIN (overnight flight) November 11: DUBLIN, sleep DUBLIN November 12: DUBLIN November 13: DUBLI…

  12. Bassalegboy avatar

    RE: Exeter to Worcester

    by Bassalegboy 24 April 2012

    Cotswolds? Forest of Dean? Combine with the border towns of Chepstow and Raglan for the castles Abergavenny and Monmouth for market and…

  13. Maestro avatar

    RE: Two Weeks in the United Kingdom - itinerary assistance, must sees, etc!

    by Maestro 23 April 2012

    To properly see the Cotswolds I would personally recommend a car, as the joy is seeing the countryside and stopping in tiny villages (and…

  14. NatKP avatar

    Re: Two Weeks in the United Kingdom - itinerary assistance, must sees, etc!

    by NatKP 23 April 2012

    Hello all - Thanks for your responses. I was too hasty in posting this way, and I appreciate your patience. My excited side beat out…

  15. Maestro avatar

    RE: Two Weeks in the United Kingdom - itinerary assistance, must sees, etc!

    by Maestro 22 April 2012

    I think +you+ need to come up with some sort of framework before we can give you any ideas. I could recommend anywhere from South West…

  16. shadowlawn avatar

    getting around england

    by shadowlawn 20 April 2012

    My daughter and I are travelling to UK in July for 3 weeks. We are not attending the olympics though! Looking for advice on how best…

  17. meats avatar

    RE: 7 Weeks in Western Europe/UK

    by meats 13 April 2012

    Why on earth do you want to go to Dover? Apart from the castle (there are much better ones in Kent) and the war tunnels there isn't there…

  18. PeterFletcher1985 avatar

    RE: 10 days in the UK end of April - What to do??

    by PeterFletcher1985 12 April 2012

    How about heading down to Dorset. Its beautiful and not too far from London, you can get a train from London Waterloo station to Weymouth.…

  19. Moushumi avatar

    Short weekend getaway with 2 toddlers

    by Moushumi 10 April 2012

    Hi all. Would really appreciate some suggestions for short 2-3 day weekend getaways in UK. We have recently moved to London and want…

  20. adfrelin avatar

    RE: England or Ireland trip with Mom

    by adfrelin 01 April 2012

    My next trip?! Am I starting to plan too much? I can see that maybe I am... The route you included sounds great, esp. Devon and Dorset,…

  21. megacatt avatar

    RE: tips on visiting the Lake District in June with my 7 year old daughter.

    by megacatt 28 March 2012

    5 hours is too optimistic especially with a kid. You could do it in that with no stops, no traffic and from Luton. This might sound…

  22. cgasc avatar

    RE: Driving to Guildford - tips.. what to do..whats around ?

    by cgasc 20 March 2012

    I would sggest Bibury (in the Cotswolds), Guildford is a disgrace.

  23. EuroFascination avatar

    RE: How bad is London traffic (Friday, 1pm in summer)?

    by EuroFascination 13 March 2012

    We're definitely booking a "Great Western" train from London to Swindon. It's reasonably priced...looks like you can book two months…

  24. rodway avatar

    RE: How bad is London traffic (Friday, 1pm in summer)?

    by rodway 13 March 2012

    You may also consider train to Oxford depending which part of the Cotswolds you are considering visiting. R

  25. EuroFascination avatar

    How bad is London traffic (Friday, 1pm in summer)?

    by EuroFascination 12 March 2012

    We're due to pick up a rental car at 10am from Old Kent Road, Peckham, just immediately south of London for a road trip through the Cotswold…

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