I'll be staying in Oxford for three days this June (after 3-weeks touring London and a Rick Steves Tour of Southern England!).
I wish to travel 40-miles out of Oxford to the village and grand house at Compton Verney for the annual 'Potfest' - a celebration of excellent, handcrafted ceramics. This is the entire reason for this grand tour of England
But how to do so? Trains take over 2 hours each way. Buses take slightly over 3 hours each way. Taxis cost a fortune. Should I find a private car service? Rent a car?
Your ideas and recommendations most welcome.