satnav wants to go via the motorways but we cant get into the cottage until 3pm but dont want to laeve too late. AsBo andrew is only 20 months old so 3/4 stops for walkies/food needed. How about this route - local knowledge would be welcome A1 to huntingdon A14 to thrapston A45 to Northampton A43 to M40 (one junction only) A34 to andover/popham A303 to exeter A30 to Okehampton will be starting out at about 6.30 and planning breakfast nr oxford, a morning walk nr salisbury, picnic nr yeovil any thoughts ......