No need for restrictive and costly tour buses for users of this unique travel guide. Geared for those who dislike driving in England, England's Stately Homes by Train gives travelers clear directions on how to visit England's stately homes by rail, with London as the suggested point of origination. No other country has the wealth of these spectacular rural "homes" that are found throughout England. The guide's suggested routes, which can combine train, bus, or walking, have all been personally verified by the authors, Americans who have traveled throughout England for nearly 30 years. This must-have guide also offers strategies to keep costs as low as possible.