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[quote=Anonymous]With a week in Scotland you can certainly see some of the country. Spend a few days in Edinburgh then rent a car and head up to Perthshire to the Cairngorms. Wonderful place. There's also Blair Castle if you want to see a stately home (I've been to many stately homes and at Blair you see a lot more of the castle than the usual 7-8 state rooms most homes only show you). Dunnottar Castle is another wonderful ruined castle that can be easily visited from the Cairngorms/Edinburgh, as is Loch Lomond. Scotland as a whole has a vibe that is quite distinct from England.

If I were you I'd take the train to Edinburgh from London (or even fly) then pick up a hire car up there. It's quicker than driving directly (5 hourish compared to 7-8 driving) and UK motorways are pretty dull.

A closer to London option is the Peak district. Just a few hours north in Derbyshire. Stunning rugged/wild countryside and several spectacular country houses to visit, including Chatsworth (but don't forget Haddon Hall, Caulke Abbey and Kedleston Hall). Many walking trails and charming little villages and towns. You can take the train up to Chesterfield and pick up a rental car. It could be a good compromise between Scotland and the Cotswolds as you have the ruggedness associated with Scotland, as well as the historic architecture and villages associated with the Cotswolds.

Cornwall is another option.

By the way, what time of year are you going? It does have an impact.

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