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I am thinking of visiting England for a short break in late Sept. Where's good to go? I'm from Inverness
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Hi Sarah77. Welcome to the forum. What are your interests?
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I'm looking for a nice relaxing break. I don't drive so would be looking for somewhere with good transport links. I will be travelling on my own.
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Hi Sarah77 - you want a relaxing break and you live in Inverness! I reckon you need somewhere different like the Cotswolds. It takes about 10 hours to get there (Kemble or Moreton-in-Marsh are main stations I think) by train, which is not bad considering how far down the country it is. A train to Manchester will take you about 8 hours!
The Cotswolds will give you the utlimate in relaxing surroundings but is totally different to what you have in Inverness. The Cotswolds has a mellow ambience with its soft landscapes, rivers and meadows, its quaint English villages, lovely little tea shops and gorgeous old pubs.
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What about the Lake District?
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Hi Sarah77. The Cotswolds and the Lakes are both lovely - but what about somewhere like York and the surrounding areas. A really beautiful area and not quite so far to travel! 
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Thanks for the ideas, guys. The Cotswolds sounds a bit too much travel since I don't drive. York sounds good though, esp since I'll only be travelling from Edinburgh that day. Don't you need a car for the Lakes?
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Hi Sarah77. If you were thinking of the Lakes there are quite a few options without a car. Have a look at Countrygoer if you arrive by train or coach, there are seems to be quite a good bus network around the Lakes.
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Thanks, Katie. I checked out that website, and the Lake snow looks like a good option for me. Actually, I didn't think there'd be such good public transport for such an area.
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