accomodations for family, warwick, bath
Jun 1st, 2003, 07:19 PM
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accomodations for family, warwick, bath
We've got a 4 days before we spend a week in London at the end of the month with our 7 year old and 9 year old. We're looking for accomodations around Warwick, Bath and Salisbury. Any suggestions? We're renting a flat in London so something with some local charm would be great.
Jun 1st, 2003, 10:31 PM
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You could try Coombe Abbey Hotel, which is on the outskirts of Coventry, which is about 10 miles from Warwick, its a fantastic old mansion which was once a monestery, loads of history and an ideal location for touring the midlands.
Jun 2nd, 2003, 04:04 AM
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Our family enjoyed the Sydney Gardens Hotel in Bath. It's actually a B&B with about 8 rooms, in a big old house right on the gardens (they have their own locked gate). It's about a 5-minute walk into Bath and provides free parking -- IMHO, one if the big advantages of this place is that you don't have to drive INTO Bath! We had two rooms, but one of them had 3 beds in it, including at least 2 that were at least double-size. All rooms have ensuite baths and they offer a classic huge English breakfast plus fruit, yogurt, granola, etc.
We didn't stay in Warwick, but we did stay just outside of Stratford-upon-Avon, just 5 or 6 miles away, at the Victoria Spa Lodge --again, a B&B in a grand old house (where Victoria allegedly stayed as a princess), with a big family room on the third floor, a huge classic breakfast, and a 5-minute walk into town along the Avon canval.
IMHO, it's not worth uprooting and relocating for Salisbury, as it's halfway between Bath and London, which are only about 3 - 4 hours apart.
We didn't stay in Warwick, but we did stay just outside of Stratford-upon-Avon, just 5 or 6 miles away, at the Victoria Spa Lodge --again, a B&B in a grand old house (where Victoria allegedly stayed as a princess), with a big family room on the third floor, a huge classic breakfast, and a 5-minute walk into town along the Avon canval.
IMHO, it's not worth uprooting and relocating for Salisbury, as it's halfway between Bath and London, which are only about 3 - 4 hours apart.
Jun 2nd, 2003, 06:08 AM
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Last year we stayed at the Parade Park B&B in Bath, www.paradepark.co.uk Located near the Abbey and baths, in easy walking distance from the train station, overlooking Parade Park. More like a small hotel, than a B&B, though a decent breakfast was served each a.m. We stayed in a moderately priced suite, with a double bed in one room and twin beds in the other. This is not the fanciest place in town, but we thought it was a great value. By the way (warning: editorial comment coming) I am not a huge fan of London, particularly when compared to places like Bath and the continent. You may want to split up your time in London and/or spend a little less time in London.
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Hi famtraveller,
In Bath, we stayed at Brompton House, a wonderful B&B a 6 minute flat walk from the Abbey and Baths. www.bromptonhouse.co.uk Loved it.
In Salisbury, we stayed at Byways House, a lovely B&B on a quiet street with about a 7 minute walk to town square and 10 minutes to the Cathedral. It was a great location. http://www.s-h-systems.co.uk/hotels/bywayshouse.html
I'd recommend them both highly.
In Bath, we stayed at Brompton House, a wonderful B&B a 6 minute flat walk from the Abbey and Baths. www.bromptonhouse.co.uk Loved it.
In Salisbury, we stayed at Byways House, a lovely B&B on a quiet street with about a 7 minute walk to town square and 10 minutes to the Cathedral. It was a great location. http://www.s-h-systems.co.uk/hotels/bywayshouse.html
I'd recommend them both highly.
