Published date: June 11, 2025
Harry Potter Pilgrimage🧙♀️📚
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
With an early morning flight to Edinburgh, Scotland, I chose to stay at "Novotel London Stansted Airport". The hotel is accessible via a shuttle bus from Stansted Airport, no reservation required, and costs £4 (about 800 yen) one way, which is reasonable. The bus runs regularly, making the transfer smooth.
The hotel is clean and has modern interiors that make a strong impression. The check-in process was speedy, and I didn’t feel any stress before or after moving. The guest room was spacious, quiet, and comfortable, providing a perfect environment to rest before the flight.
On the first floor, there is a café bar where breakfast can also be taken. Fresh bread, fruit, and warm beverages are available, making it an attractive spot to relax in the morning. It is a hotel that you can use confidently for late-night arrivals or early morning departures, just right for a break during your travels.
I highly recommend this place for those looking for accommodation near the airport or have a flight the next day.
Experiences during the trip
Before checking into the hotel, I took a short trip to visit the sacred sites of Harry Potter. I took a train from Paddington Station in London to the village of Lacock. This village is a beautifully preserved place that retains a strong medieval atmosphere and is known as a filming location for the Harry Potter series.
One of the most impressive sights was Lacock Abbey. This is where the internal scenes of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry were filmed, and as I walked through, I felt as if I had stepped into the world of the movies. The corridors and classrooms of the abbey spread before me, and I was moved by the landscapes I had seen on the screen.
The entire village of Lacock is enveloped in a quiet and calm atmosphere; it is a tourist spot where time flows gently. The old stone houses and small tea rooms scattered around allow you to fully enjoy the charm of the English countryside. Since it can be visited on a day trip from London, it is recommended not only for movie fans but also for those who want to enjoy a leisurely journey.
Afterward, I returned to London and checked in at Novotel London Stansted Airport, near Stansted Airport. The hotel stay after exploring the peaceful village made for a wonderful day that added variety to my trip.