I plan to spend 3 days in the Cotswolds. Can someone recommend a central location there as my base? I do not drive.

Where are the Cotswolds?

C <BR>I would recommend either Stow-on-the-wold or Burton on the water. Another town is Maidenhead.

Dear Hooty, <BR> <BR>The Cotswolds is in the heart of England.

The Cotswolds are indeed the heart and one of the most beautiful parts of England. My wife and I spent 5 days there in 98. Stow-on-Wold or Morton-on-Marsh are both good central locations. We stayed at Old Farm and New Farm B&BS both in Morton-On-Marsh and leased by sisters - Highly recommend either. As for not having a car, you will be at a bit of a disadvantage. Not sure about bus schedules but the villages are not that far apart so should not be too much of a problem - We did have a car and if possible I urge you to rent one just for the flexability it offers. <BR>Don't miss Burton-On-The-Water and Upper and Lower Slaughter. Broadway is recommended in the tourist books and is a nice village but way too many tourist and way too touristy. The other villages give one a real feel for the area. You can email me if you would like additional info or suggestions, The Cotswolds along with Cornwall was one of our most memorable trips. <BR>Terry

Fodors <BR> <BR>I'd say Stow-on-the-Wold. If you go into http://www.yahoo.co.uk, then enter "Stow-on-the-Wold travel" you'll get notes on the town. It's at a junction of roads, with busses in various directions. I'm afraid the Cotswolds are not well served by train. <BR> <BR>Please write if I can help further. Welcome to England. <BR> <BR>Ben Haines, London <BR>benhaines@aapi.,co.uk <BR> <BR>