Lodging Reservations in England

Old Aug 20th, 2015, 04:14 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Lodging Reservations in England

How far in advance of a May, 2016 trip should I be making my reservations, specifically in Bath, Chipping Campden and Cornwall?
mariavernagrandchild is offline  
Old Aug 20th, 2015, 04:31 PM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 72,628
Likes: 0
Received 50 Likes on 7 Posts
>>How far in advance of a May, 2016 trip should I be making my reservations, specifically in Bath, Chipping Campden and Cornwall?When in May? Makes a huge difference. The first and last weekends are holidays so you would want to book as far ahead as you can - as soon as your dates are firm. Especially in Cornwall.

For the middle of the month you could pretty much wait til late next Spring -- or even til you are 'in country'.
janisj is offline  
Old Aug 20th, 2015, 04:33 PM
  #3  
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 12,137
Received 26 Likes on 4 Posts
In May, unless you have your heart set on particular properties, it's been my experience that you can play it as you go. The exceptions will be the 2 May bank holiday weekends at the beginning & end of the month (Monday holidays, May 2 & 30 in 2016). I'd reserve on those weekends if they're part of your trip.
MmePerdu is offline  
Old Aug 20th, 2015, 04:54 PM
  #4  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I won't be there until the middle of May, so I should be all right for a while. Thanks for your speedy responses!
mariavernagrandchild is offline  
Old Aug 20th, 2015, 05:32 PM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 6,134
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
For the U.K., I usually book about 5/6 months in advance. It really depends on whether there's a special place you want to stay or not. I always enjoy doing a bit of research and selecting a place with charm, a restaurant or restaurants within walking distance and relatively close to the sites I want to visit. Some people are far less concerned about where they stay. You need to decide which category you're in. If the former then book several months in advance.

May is certainly not high season for tourists, but I've found that in the last few years years many are choosing to avoid July/August. June, September and even May and October are increasingly popular. You're likely to be okay without booking in advance unless there is a particular place you want to stay.
historytraveler is offline  
Old Aug 22nd, 2015, 08:00 AM
  #6  
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,879
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I agree completely with Historytraveler. It depends upon whether there's a special place you want to stay or not, or if you just want some decent hotel rooms.

I too enjoy the research of selecting a place I know I'll like and will be special. A mediocre accomodation won't ruin a vacation, but a great place will always leave you with special memories and smiles.

Also, what type of place are you looking for? B&B? Hotel? Apartment or cottage rental? A small popular B&B will book up a lot sooner than a big popular Hotel. And many apartments and cottages book up months sometimes a year in advance.

Enjoy the planning, if you haven't been there before, we think England is quite magical. We'll be making our 6th trip there in September, there is much to see and experience!
wrenwood is offline  
Old Aug 22nd, 2015, 08:31 AM
  #7  
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 72,628
Likes: 0
Received 50 Likes on 7 Posts
Oh -- good point -- IF you mean to rent a cottage then you will want to book as soon as possible.

My post was about B&Bs and hotels. I'd probably also book pretty far ahead in Bath. But the Chipping Campden area and Cornwall have so much availability you really don't need to book ahead unless you want to stay in a specific place(s).

If you do find specific places you want to stay there is no benefit in delaying. But if you want to wing it, it isn't a problem waiting til the last minute . . . again -- I'd book in Bath as soon as my dates were set.
janisj is offline  
Old Aug 22nd, 2015, 02:03 PM
  #8  
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,879
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
We liked our stay in Bath at Chestnuts B&B

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...t_England.html

And we also loved staying outside Bath and taking the train into Bath (very easy) From here however you do need to drive to dinner but there are several choices close by.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...t_England.html

In Chipping Camden we rented a Townhouse, we enjoyed staying in CC
wrenwood is offline  
Old Aug 23rd, 2015, 04:25 PM
  #9  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thank you for all of your advice, Friends!
mariavernagrandchild is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
btkayaks
Europe
7
Apr 7th, 2011 01:49 PM
nelcarp
Europe
8
Feb 11th, 2007 10:30 AM
RosieinOz
Europe
5
Jun 10th, 2006 03:32 AM
tudorprincess
Europe
16
Feb 8th, 2004 01:54 PM
Sarah
United States
11
Aug 24th, 2002 04:18 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -