We plan to spend a couple weeks driving through Cotswolds, Northern Wales and England. After a long flight from the U.S., I would like to relax for a night near Heathrow and get a rental car for the onward journey. Do not want to go into London or travel any distance from the airport, before heading north. Any suggestions?
Budget hotels at Heathrow include the Ibis Heathrow, Travelodge Central, Travelodge Terminal 5, Ibis Heathrow, and the Comfort Inn Heathrow. If you want more amenities, consider the Jurys Inn Heathrow. All are described in detail at www.londontoolkit.com.
Have you rented a car there before? I would only do it for an adventure, otherwise it's really expensive and inconvenient. Go first class on the trains!