Half-timbered town, Roman stuff maybe? Looks cool.

Arthurian legends, Merlin's Cave, other nearby castles.

Good region for day hikes. But in November?

Experience Elizabethan life (minus the hardships) on 3,500-acre estate. Log fire blazes in paneled Jacobean Great Hall. Dine in candlelit Georgian kitchen amid antique kitchen appliances. Contemporary rooms in former servants' wing; more traditional suites face front (better views). Most unique: Experience Elizabethan life (minus the hardships) on 3,500-acre estate. Log fire blazes in paneled Jacobean Great Hall. Dine in candlelit Georgian kitchen amid antique kitchen appliances. Contemporary rooms in former servants' wing; more traditional suites face front (better views). Most unique: Linen Suite, with Thomas Crapper lavatory, six-foot round copper tub. Reserve time for Victorian-style bathhouse (rainwater heated by log fire). Ramble to nearby Gittisham, a hamlet Prince Charles calls the "ideal English village." 15 rooms, from $287, incl. breakfast.… see moresee less

Writers' retreat built of recycled castle stone along medieval market town's most photogenic street. Window seat in Conrad Aiken suite—he lived and wrote here—looks over a jumble of ancient rooftops to Romney Marsh. Breakfast in galleried chapel amid soft chamber music. Book-lined honesty bar, pianoWriters' retreat built of recycled castle stone along medieval market town's most photogenic street. Window seat in Conrad Aiken suite—he lived and wrote here—looks over a jumble of ancient rooftops to Romney Marsh. Breakfast in galleried chapel amid soft chamber music. Book-lined honesty bar, piano in fireside parlor. Take the self-guided tour offered at Rye Tourist Centre: antiques shops, art galleries, Ypres and Camber castles. 11 rooms, from $167, incl. breakfast. Plus, Rye looks awesomely old.… see moresee less

May really have to consider going all the way north for our non-London stay.

Walks: http://www.hadrians-w...lk-the-Wall

This looks exactly like what a five-year-old wants to do in a castle. :)

Pretty far north - Leeds. Warwick Castle is closer to the Cotswolds

Taking place every Thursday morning, Shipbourne market hosts around 20 stalls in the charming setting of St Giles’ Church. Shipbourne first won the right to stage a market back in 1285 and locals reasserted this privilege in 2003. Since then the market has become a real focus of the community and Taking place every Thursday morning, Shipbourne market hosts around 20 stalls in the charming setting of St Giles’ Church. Shipbourne first won the right to stage a market back in 1285 and locals reasserted this privilege in 2003. Since then the market has become a real focus of the community and sells local food including tangy chutneys and Kentish apple juice.… see moresee less

Too cold to punt in the Cam, but maybe a good town to set up shop in?

For the full effect, apply with English Heritage to gain access to the stone circle itself at dawn or dusk.

Downloadable Country Walks & Bike routes in the Cotswolds

Market town near Bampton

It takes 3 hours from London by car. Cotswolds is kind of country side area in England. I've been there once. Please check my photos if you prefer. http://www.flickr.com...7888389380/

Is this building actually in Gloucester? Beautiful

Sackville House - right on bustling High Street.

Methwold Old Vicarage - the Landmark trust is not making it easy.

The Cottage, New Inn - the kind of room I'd like to have dinner and pints in.

"Explore the historic town around it" they say - perfect!

Peake's House - only 275L a night!

"Explore the historic town around it" they say - perfect!

Nothing like a nice two-bedroom CASTLE for a holiday in the countryside, right?