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This elegant townhouse – well, it’s actually 6 interconnected ones – is designed with a mix of reverence for its Georgian roots and an eye for modern art. There’s an often-lively bar, a snug dining room and six treatment rooms packed in downstairs, including the brilliantly OTT Copper Room, complete with a huge copper bath.
Even the smallest of the hotel’s 37 rooms are thoughtfully laid out and boast walk-in showers and a record table (with LPs available from reception). There’s real attention to detail throughout – you can even be met at Bath Spa Station by a member of staff who will transport your luggage for you and give you a map to get your city break started.
If it’s your first time to Bath and you want to be within walking distance of its delights, this is the perfect jumping-off point.
It’s located on Great Pulteney Street, arguably Bath’s grandest road. A few minutes’ walk south and you’re in central Bath, near the Abbey, Roman Baths and Milsom Street’s elegant shops.
Go north to find the Holbourne Museum and the edges of Bath – including the pretty Kennet & Avon canal path.
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Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom (UK)[0.5 miles]
The historic Grand Pump Room next door has a fountain spouting genuine mineral-rich Bath spa water for tasting. It also does an enjoyable afternoon tea, a popular and highly recommended way to round off your visit.
Best for ages: 8+ | £15
Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom (UK)[0.7 miles]
A unique modern spa with steam rooms and showpiece rooftop pool, that uses Bath’s natural thermal water.
Best for ages: 12+ | £38
Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom (UK)[1.3 miles]
Take to the air for unrivalled views of Bath’s architecture and the north Somerset countryside.
Best for ages: 13+ | £120 | 4 hours
Castle Combe, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (UK)[14.9 miles]
One of England’s prettiest villages, Castle Combe is a perfectly-preserved slice of medieval life, with a pub that has been open for more than 500 years.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom (UK)[0.3 miles]
An art gallery and museum housing more than 4,000 Georgian treasures bequeathed to the city, displayed in period rooms and offering an insight into Georgian life in Bath. The Sydney pleasure gardens surrounding it are worth a post-gallery stroll on a sunny day.
Best for ages: 13+ | £13
Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom (UK)[0.3 miles]
The cheery cluster of wooden cabins that take over the city centre from mid-November attracts a throng of shoppers, but is still well worth wandering through on a Christmas weekend trip if you fancy meeting local makers and sampling festive foodie treats.
Best for ages: Any | Free
Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom (UK)[0.4 miles]
This Gothic beauty, built in Bath Stone in the 12th and 16th centuries, known for its unique architecture and fan vaulting. You can climb the tower for views of the city, and there’s also a small museum in the vaults housing artefacts and exhibits about the abbey’s history.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom (UK)[0.5 miles]
A historic café in one of Bath’s oldest houses, serving up trademark light, fluffy and sweet brioche-like buns since 1680. See the original, 300-year-old kitchen.
Best for ages: 4+ | Free
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