Anglotopia Podcast: Episode 48 – Anglotopia Returns to England Part 2 – Cotswold Travel Tips and Observations

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In this episode of the Anglotopia podcast, Jonathan and Jackie continue sharing their recent UK trip, focusing on their days in the Cotswolds. After the busy London portion covered in part one, they slow down to enjoy quintessential English countryside experiences. The hosts describe their perfect Sunday with a traditional roast at the Highwaymen Pub and visit to Basildon Park, their stay at Thornberry Castle, unexpected discoveries like Edward Jenner's house, and their literary pilgrimage to Slad. Throughout, they offer practical travel tips about visiting during half-term, making reservations, and navigating limited autumn daylight hours.

Takeaways

Book Sunday roast at country pubs in advance as they fill up quickly
Visit National Trust properties when they first open to avoid crowds
Consider avoiding half-term holidays if you prefer quieter experiences at attractions
October visits require careful planning due to limited daylight hours (10am-4pm)
Gloucester Services offers an unexpectedly excellent stop for local food and products
Edward Jenner's house in Berkeley is a hidden gem of scientific history
Newark Park has a fascinating American connection worth exploring
Heathrow now charges a £5 drop-off fee that must be paid promptly to avoid larger charges
Fortnum & Mason offers travel hampers that make excellent alternatives to airline food

Sound Bites

"When we parked the car, you get out of the car and you can smell the wood burning from the fireplaces."
"The bath was gigantic… claw foot slipper tub could just take a bath or take a swim in this thing."
"Standing in this house in a village in the middle of the British countryside where one of the biggest revolutions in science took place… it was very moving."
"She apologized to us. It's the most British thing. She apologized to us. She's like, I'm sorry, it's still decorated for Halloween."
"What better way to end our wonderful trip than to have a nice, wonderful gourmet meal in a great hall in a castle. Just as you do."
"I wanted a nice Sunday roast in a country pub and to go to a National Trust stately home."
"The colors in the countryside were absolutely spectacular."
"Pro tip if you are wanting to make a car picnic… you could make the best picnic out of their gourmet gift shop."
"These are the most extra motorway services."
"If you have heritage and history in mind, avoid when there's a big holiday that can be decorated for."
"I'm not saying I hate people. It's just nice to explore a place at your own pace when it's quiet."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Updates
03:22 The Perfect English Sunday: Highwaymen Pub and Basildon Park
14:37 Thornberry Castle: Our Base in the Cotswolds
17:51 Exploring Gloucester Services and Gloucester Cathedral
25:42 Berkeley Castle and Edward Jenner's House
38:02 Newark Park and Its American Connection
44:58 Literary Pilgrimage to Slad and Laurie Lee
48:46 Travel Tips and Heathrow Experiences
52:14 Fortnum & Mason Travel Hampers
54:31 Meeting the Pets and Conclusion

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