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Visiting Cotswolds, United Kingdom


Rolling hills and idyllic villages define the Cotswolds, an easy day trip from London. Rent a car for leisurely visits to quintessentially English towns with names straight out of fairy tales, like Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh. You'll also find thatched cottages, twisting goat paths and historic landmarks like Blenheim Palace (birthplace of Winston Churchill), Jane Austen's home and Gloucester Cathedral. The spa town of Cheltenham, with its Regency architecture, makes a good base for... more » Rolling hills and idyllic villages define the Cotswolds, an easy day trip from London. Rent a car for leisurely visits to quintessentially English towns with names straight out of fairy tales, like Stow-on-the-Wold and Moreton-in-Marsh. You'll also find thatched cottages, twisting goat paths and historic landmarks like Blenheim Palace (birthplace of Winston Churchill), Jane Austen's home and Gloucester Cathedral. The spa town of Cheltenham, with its Regency architecture, makes a good base for exploring. « less
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The Puesdown Inn

4 of 5 stars
Sutton, Surrey
Nov 22, 2009

This is a pub with a few rooms so don't expect 4 star hotel ameneties and you'll be fine! We found our room comfortable and quaint and liked the double aspect with the view out of the window at the...more

Priory Inn

5 of 5 stars
Brackley
Nov 22, 2009

My husband and I recently stayed at the Priory Inn and found the staff were very friendly and the food was of a very high standard. The service was second to none. A good location, as we wanted to...more

Mercure Queen's Hotel Cheltenham

2 of 5 stars
bedfordshire
Nov 22, 2009

We stayed for one night and the service was awful. They mixed my booking , over charged me and charged me twice. I am sure the room I had was not a Classic as paid for, and the manager has totally...more

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