yestravel

Great, maitai--thanks for pointing it out. I haven't dug into TRs, but will.

janisj

Not sure if flyBe flights show on those sites. Sort of like Allegiant in the States serving smaller markets/airports.

annhig

Are there limited carriers flying out of Newquay? I looked a bit (Expedia & Skyscanner) and didn't see much. Fares were ~$200USD, with no non stops to either Glasgow or EDI and at least 3 1/2 to longer for the flight>>

no, you need to look at Flybe - they are the main carrier into and out of Newquay. sorry if I didn't make that clear.

but there are direct [non-stop] trains too - all the way from Penzance to Edinburgh and even a sleeper if you are up for that. No need to go into London for long-distance trains though there may only be a couple or so a day and you'd need to book well in advance.

more details here: https://www.thetrainline.com

bvlenci

We once took a day trip, by bus, from Bath to Wells. It was a very pretty ride through the countryside, and Bath is a real charmer, with one of the most beautiful cathedrals I've ever seen. If you wanted to visit Bath between the Cotswolds and Cornwall, maybe you shouldn't turn in the rental car in Bath, and spend one day, or part of a day, on a drive to Wells.

bvlenci

I meant to say "Wells is a real charmer", not to detract from Bath ...

Trophywife007

We very much enjoyed the short hike through the Lydford Gorge while visiting the southern tip... I also agree that Land's End is pretty underwhelming.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Lyd%2C_Devon

Southam

If you are flying trans-Atlantic, you might consider flying home from Bristol airport on a multi-destination ticket. The ambitious airport certainly is not as well-connected as the London giants, but offers some reasonable possibilities that could save land travel and time. Probably the itinerary will involve at least one stop.
https://www.bristolairport.co.uk/

annhig

We very much enjoyed the short hike through the Lydford Gorge while visiting the southern tip... I also agree that Land's End is pretty underwhelming.>>

Trophy wife - I agree that Lydford gorge is indeed gorgeous, but I'm not sure I'd describe it as being on "the southern Tip" as it's actually on Dartmoor about 100 miles from Land's End.

Two much nicer and closer alternatives to Land's End are the Lizard, which is mainland Britain's most southerly point, and Cape Cornwall on the North Coast where the Atlantic waters divide.

Trophywife007

Sorry, annhig... 100 miles is next door from my perspective. I'll try to adjust.

annhig

no probs, trohpywife - after all there are plenty of Brits who think that the West of England starts at Swindon.

to use your analogy, next door to me is, well, next door!

janisj

>>Sorry, annhig... 100 miles is next door from my perspective. I'll try to adjust.<<

In many parts of the SW 100 miles is a 2.5 to 3 hour drive,. That is a pretty far neighbor

Dukey1

Flybe does NOT fly N/S from Newquay to either Edinburgh OR to Glasgow, very unfortunately.

yestravel

Really appreciate all the comments.

Thank you, Dukey for confirming what I thought I found. I really thought I was missing something.

Moving on to an apt in London. I have found 2 that might work, but am unsure of the location of really anywhere in London so would greatly appreciate your comments. Also any recommended apts would be muchly appreciated.
The 2 below are from Ivy Lettings

Fawcett Street - https://www.ivylettings.com/london-v...n-rentals/faw/

Sloane Square 1 - https://www.ivylettings.com/london-v...day-apartment/

janisj

They may not fly non-stop in the winter but is it possible there is a seasonal schedule?

They do fly non stop from Exeter to EDI (and even the one-stop flights are only about 3 hours total).

yestravel

Schedule from Newquay only goes thru March. And yes I could get flights from Exeter with no stops.

Would really appreciate help with London locations. pls see post above. thanks!

janisj

>>Would really appreciate help with London locations. pls see post above<<

I love LOVE <B>LOVE</B> the Sloan Square area (for all the reasons the listing mentions and more).

The Fawcett Street flat looks better furnished - a bit posher interior, but it would be much less convenient.

yestravel

Thank you, janisj! that is so helpful. I always find it daunting figuring out where to stay in a city I'm not familar with. Any other areas you fancy?

janisj

There is nothing at all wrong w/ Sloane Square so if it fits in your budget and you like the look -- I'd just go for it. It is a great area.

But other neighborhoods I like (not necessarily for living but for visiting and access to sites and transport) would be Covent Garden, Russell Square/Bloomsbury, a few parts of the South Bank, South Kensington, and a few others.


I really like Pimlico (not far from the Sloane Sq property) but it isn't as well connected for transport/dining etc. I'd live in Pimlico in a heart beat . . . or in Notting Hill, but that is too far west for efficient sight seeing.

yestravel

Thanks again! I saw an apt in Pimlico, but I wondered about too far for "efficient sightseeing" as you said. I also figured the same for Notting Hill. We enjoy walking and like to be able to do that as much as posible without using public transportation.

janisj

To clarify - Pimlico isn't 'too far'. In fact it is closer in than Sloane Sq. But there is just one tube station serving just one tube line (the Victoria Line). So it isn't 'inconvenient' but more a <i>little</i> less convenient. I've stayed many times in Pimlico (on St Georges Sq, along Lupus Street, on Hugh Street, and others). If a flat is somewhere like Hugh St/Warwick Way then it would be near Victoria Station and then it would be VERY convenient.

But the advantage to Sloane SQ is being closer to a tube station, many restaurants, great shopping, Peter Jones, the Royal Court Theatre, etc.

Both Sloane Sq and Pimlico are near the river, Chelsea Hospital (a masterpiece), and decent or decent-ish transport.