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2,876 years and counting With its sumptuous spas, fabulous food, stellar shopping and awe-inspiring architecture, Bath in 2013 is one of the UK’s most exciting leisure destinations. But we didn’t arrive here overnight. From its birth almost three millennia ago, this is a city that has always been built for pleasure. Here are just a few edited highlights

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AD 43 The Romans begin construction of Aquae Sulis as a ‘sanctuary of rest and relaxation’. They liked it so much that they hung around until AD 400. It’s changed a lot here since Roman times, but is still the place to be if you’re after some world-class R&R.

The Orchard Street and Assembly Rooms theatres open their doors within days of each other, leading to five years of bitter rivalry between the two. We’re happy to report that Bath’s theatrical landscape is less fractious these days, with visitor’s able to pick between such venues as the Bath Theatre Royal, Ustinov Studio, the egg, the Rondo Theatre and the Mission Theatre.

1674 863 BC Bladud, mythical king off th the B Britons, it founds Bath around the hot springs that miraculously cure his leprosy. OK, the story owes more to legend than history, but anyone who has sampled our healing waters – the only such natural springs in the UK – can vouch for their restorative effects.

Richard ‘Beau’ Nash is born. After limited success as a lawyer and military man, this native of Swansea reinvented himself as Bath’s Master of Ceremonies. A committed gambler, dandy and socialite, it was a role to which he was uniquely suited. Between 1702 and 1764, his enthusiastic embrace of Bath’s social scene and trend-setting tastes transformed the city into one of Europe’s most fashionable places to be – and be seen. Today, the annual Bath in Fashion festival celebrates the city’s unique sense of style with the help of designers such as Manolo Blahnik and Stephen Jones. We think Nash would approve.

1801 Jane Austen comes to live in Bath, staying until 1806. The place definitely made an impression – she set her novels Northanger Abbey and Persuasion in the city. Promenading past beautifully preserved examples of Georgian architecture like The Circus or The Royal Crescent you could be forgiven for thinking you’d wandered into one of her books. It’s like Disneyland for Austenophiles. There’s also the annual Jane Austen Festival, which promises to be bigger than ever in 2013 as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Pride and Prejudice’s publication.

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BATH TIME - 48 HOURS IN THE CITY

SHOPPING

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

HOTELS

THE ‘S’ WORDS

GUEST ACCOMMODATION

BATH & BEYOND

FARM ACCOMMODATION

A HAPPENING CITY

SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION

ATTRACTIONS & MUSEUMS

GETTING TO BATH

ACTIVITIES & TOURS

REGIONAL MAP / MAP SYMBOLS

SPAS

LOCATIONS MAP

EATING & DRINKING

CITY CENTRE MAP / CONTACT US

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Jolly’s department store – the first in England – opens on Milsom Street. It’s still going strong as part of a shopping scene that includes everything from inviting independent boutiques to major international chains. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in Bath, it probably doesn’t exist.

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Bath is designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You may well wonder how it took them so long. With its Roman baths, 15th-century houses and unique Georgian architecture, the centre of Bath is one giant, living museum. A stroll through the city is a swift, street-level journey through thousands of years of history.

The first Great Bath Feast takes place, celebrating fantastic food and drink from in an around a city that is fast developing a reputation as one of the country’s best foodie destinations. Delicious Wiltshire ham, sparkling Somerset cider and the famous Bath bun are just a few gastronomic highlights of a month-long foodie festival. Also on the menu are demonstrations from top chefs, hands-on cookery classes and opportunities to sample plenty of Bath’s tastiest produce. The Great Bath Feast may be only one year old, but we think it’s set to become an indelible part of the city’s history.

1893 The Holburne Museum opens in the former Sydney Hotel on Great Pulteney Street. The initial collection was based around more than 4,000 objects amassed by the acquisitive Sir Thomas William Holburne, ranging from 17th-century porcelain and portrait miniatures to rare bronzes and Roman coins. Over the years, the museum has always moved with the times – major contemporary exhibitions now sit alongside its more antique exhibits. It’s a breadth that is reflected in the city as a whole. The Holburne is now just one of Bath’s 20-plus museums and galleries, so you’re sure to find something that appeals to your cultural tastes.

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2006 Thermae Bath Spa opens opens. Though it’s heated by the same natural springs enjoyed by our Celtic and Roman predecessors, it’s unlikely they’d recognise this 21st-century take on the bathing experience. Combining the historic Cross and Hot Baths with the contemporary New Royal Bath, Thermae is an indulgent blend of ancient and modern. Some things never go out of style.

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There’s a lot going on in Bath: a living history stretching back past Roman times, stunning Georgian architecture, a vibrant arts and cultural scene and simply fantastic food and drink. With so much on the plate, is it really possible to devour it all in just two days? Huw Thomas and his wife Caroline weren’t sure, but they were certainly prepared to give it a try Bath Abbey The Official Bath App – free from iTunes and the Play Store

Day 1 5.00pm Arrive in Bath. A quick, easy drive – motorway almost to the door. The base for our stay is the Villa Magdala, a wonderful boutique B&B situated on a quiet leafy street a short stroll from the centre of town. From the warm welcome on arrival to the immaculate contemporary design of our room, it’s clear we’ve made the right choice. It’s tempting to luxuriate in our temporary home, but we need to make these next two days count so we drop off our gear and head out to explore.

Villa Magdala

7.30pm Mmm, dinner time. Glad I had the presence of mind to download the official Visit Bath app to my phone. Makes it a doddle to choose and locate a place that tickles our tastebuds. We settle on the Sardinian themed Aió, winner of the 2012 Bath Good Food Award for ‘Best Seafood Restaurant’. Richly deserved, methinks, if our perfectly cooked char-grilled calamari starters are anything to go by. Its land-based offerings are just as impressive. I opt for rabbit, while Caroline chooses the roast suckling pig, a house speciality. I’m really enjoying my meal, but the sight of that melt-in-the-mouth pork and crisp golden crackling can’t help but induce a little plate envy.

‘You go to some cities and get the measure of them in moments. Bath is a bit deeper than that’

Day 2 9.30am A quick stop at the Visitor Information Centre to plan our itinerary. I’m a bit of a digital traveller these days but you can’t beat faceto-face helpfulness and insights from the local experts.

9.30pm Drop in to The Salamander on John Street for a post-dinner drink. It’s bustling even on a weeknight – is buzzy Bath ever quiet? A deliciously light pint of Gem, brewed locally by Bath Ales, is quickly ordered and consumed. Nicely mixed crowd too. I’d been worried that my recent conversion to real ale was a sign I was getting old, but I’m squarely in the middle of The Salamander’s age range.

10.00pm One last drink in the Coeur de Lion, Bath’s smallest pub. With a bar no larger than the average sitting room, there can’t be many more diminutive establishments anywhere in the world.

The Circus

10.00am Headphones on for an audio walking tour of some of Bath’s most spectacular sights, downloaded earlier from the Visit Bath website. As we’re led through the city, our virtual tour guide serves up intriguing snippets and fascinating facts. For example, did you know that the splendid Georgian architecture at The Circus was not only influenced by classical Roman designs, but also by ancient British sites like Stonehenge? Or that the shop-lined Pulteney Bridge is one of only four such structures remaining in the world? Me neither.

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The Salamander

Time to rest our feet with a welldeserved cappuccino in The Holburne Museum’s café. The modern glass design is quite a contrast to the museum’s classical façade. Start to suspect we might be in for something a little different here.

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11.30am Turns out our hunch was right: this is not your average museum. Built around the personal collection of Sir William Holburne, it’s a dizzying cornucopia of art and artefacts that reflects the man’s omnivorous, scatter-gun approach to collecting. With paintings, sculpture, porcelain, furniture and countless other unclassifiable trinkets, exploring here is like rooting through the world’s most fascinating attic.

with proprietor Andrew Peters. His enthusiasm for Bath’s food scene is infectious. This is reflected in the Brasserie’s menu, built around locally sourced produce, much of it bought from Green Park Station’s own weekly Farmers’ Market.

Bath, home to Britain’s oldest Farmers’ Market

12.30pm A short stroll across town brings us to the grand Green Park Station, once a working train station and now a thriving venue for markets and events. It’s also home to the award-winning Green Park Brasserie, housed in what was formerly the ticket office. Rail travel’s loss is the foodie’s gain. Over lunch – chicken with wild mushroom risotto for Caroline, a juicy burger for me – we chat

2.00pm Time for some retail therapy, another Bath speciality. We spend a few hours browsing the city’s exceptional array of independent boutiques. Even this reluctant shopper (who generally makes his purchases online while sitting on a comfy sofa) has to admit that the choice is impressive.

‘History and heritage keep tumbling out of the stonework wherever you go in this special city’ Caroline’s response is less measured. C a Her H e gleeful exploration results in the th h purchase of ‘the perfect pair of boots’, along with a number of other b o unique items. aallegedly ll

6.30pm Dinner at The Chequers, where an unfussy gastropub ambience pleasingly dovetails with a gourmet restaurant-style menu. My pork loin and cheek, complete with a pencilthin baton of crunchy crackling, is arranged with such artistry that it seems almost a shame to eat it.

Exceptional independent boutiques

8.30pm On to some live stand-up comedy at Komedia, a lively arts venue. Thankfully it’s only the performers who are required to remain on their feet. After the busy Bath day we’ve had, the appeal of sitting down for a few hours cannot be overestimated. A few drinks and a lot of laughs later, we’re ready to turn in for the night. The Holburne Museum The Official Bath App – free from iTunes and the Play Store

‘No visit would be complete without exploring the Roman Baths, the epicentre of the World Heritage Site’

Day 3 10.00am Breakfast at Sally Lunn’s, one of the city’s oldest houses and home of the world-famous Sally Lunn bun. Somewhere between a scone and a brioche, this is British baking at its best. Particularly when slathered with clotted cream and sticky strawberry jam.

10.30am No visit would be complete without exploring the Roman Baths, the epicentre of the World Heritage Site that is the city of Bath. The ancient ruins are augmented by interactive displays and reconstructions that bring the baths’ centuries-old history to life. On this crisp and chilly autumn day, the warm, steam-shrouded waters look incredibly inviting. It’s easy to see why the Romans, Georgians and Victorians were so keen on the place.

Pulteney Bridge at night

12.30pm History and heritage keep tumbling out of the stonework wherever you go in this special city. You can, like us, indulge your inner Jane Austen with lunch at the elegant Pump Room adjoining the baths. In Georgian times, this was where the upper classes of Bath would come to take the waters and to be seen. The crowd might be less stuffy these days, but it has lost little of its lustre. In these airy and refined surroundings we half expect Mr Darcy to appear at the door.

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We get a very different perspective of the city on the Bath Skyline Walk, the National Trust’s most popular walk. Just a short hop from the centre, this six-mile circular path is the perfect antidote to the pavements we’ve been pounding. With the sun high in a piercingly blue sky, we’ve definitely got the right day for it. Winding through lush fields and shady woodland, the path grants us spectacular views back across the city.

Before we depart for home, we stop at the White Hart pub on Widcombe Hill for a quick drink and to reflect on the last 48 hours. We’ve hardly stopped, but it still feels like we’ve barely scratched the surface of this multi-layered city. It’s sophisticated and homely all at once, cultured and cosmopolitan. You go to some cities and get the measure of them in moments. Bath is a bit deeper than that. Here’s to the next immersive experience.

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Location, In Jane Austen’s words, we’re merely repeating a ‘truth universally acknowledged’ when we say that Bath is a feast for the eyes. The city dazzles with visually stunning locations, from honey-stoned Georgian terraces to enticing nooks and crannies that you’ll want to capture on your smartphone or camera. To get the full picture, you’ll have to come and see for yourself. In the meantime, here are some snapshots from our very own album

Two for one Where else could the same view take in ancient Roman Baths and towering Abbey spires? That’s the beauty of Bath. Wherever you are, you’re never far from the next must-take photo opportunity.

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Ahead of the curve Bath’s crown jewels. The sweeping golden arcs of The Royal Crescent and Circus are the epitome of elegant, perfectly proportioned Georgian design. They look as good today as they did when constructed more than 200 years ago and are just one of the many reasons why our city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Spanning history Built in 1773, Pulteney Bridge is constructed with shops lining both sides. It’s a true architectural rarity – you’ll have to travel to Venice or Florence to see another like it.

A pool with a view One of the finest vantage points over this beautiful city is Thermae Bath Spa’s rooftop pool. Soak up the view while soaking in warm, naturally heated spa water. Can you think of a better way to go sightseeing?

Deck the stalls It’s impossible not to get in the spirit at our famous Christmas Market. Bath is a special place whatever the time of year, but the lights, sights, sounds and smells of the festive season make it as warming as mulled wine.

Perfectly capable An intimate 18th-century landscape garden, Prior Park was created by Bath entrepreneur Ralph Allen with advice from poet Alexander Pope and Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. Walk across the famous Palladian Bridge, one of only four in the world, explore the woodland paths or just relax and admire the magnificent views over the city. Book online at visitbath.co.uk 6 / 7

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A visit to Bath means you don’t have to choose between shopping ‘til you drop and soaking your cares away in soothing spa waters. As award-winning travel writer Abigail King discovers, this city is the perfect destination for browsers and bathers

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Indulge in one of Bath’s luxurious spas:

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Everyone knows that Bath has a thing for spas. The clue is in the name, after all. But what’s perhaps less well known is the city’s flair for style, shopping and serious indulgence. It’s easy enough to spot on a 21st-century visit spent sipping ginger and ginseng cocktails in a glamorous underground club. But the ‘S’ words wend all the way back throughout history too. From the elegant society balls of Jane Austen’s day, to the sartorial style of those toga-clad Romans, right the way back to the ancient Britons, Bath has been a place of relaxation and retail therapy. But don’t just take my word for it. Archaeologists have discovered that international trade (that thing we call shopping) led to

precious gemstones from overseas winding up in the waters of Bath’s ultimate trademark (that thing we call a spa).

‘A glass-covered roof opened a window to the stars as my therapist swished me through the water’ Allow me to explain through my own city break to Bath, armed with only a few good friends and the selfless desire to show you how to have a good time. Let’s get to work.

The trip started with the two founding principles of any visit to Bath: Jane Austen and the hot springs. Jane Austen I met by staying in her former home, now a beautiful self-catered flat decked out in contemporary colours with a worn wooden desk to help kindle literary inspiration. The springs I uncovered at the Thermae Bath Spa. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a woman in possession of her faculties would never strip down to her swimwear and stand outside in the midst of an English winter. Thermae Bath Spa vanquishes such truths.

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Demuths Cookery School

A wealth of entertainment

From the (soothingly hot) waters of its open-air rooftop pool, the city’s sights are laid bare as the steam drifts across terrace after limestone terrace, justifying Bath’s classification as a UNESCO World Heritage City. The building the roof pool perches on is completely modern though, constructed as part of a project to celebrate the new millennium. It houses steam rooms laden with lavender, eucalyptus and mint on one floor and private treatment rooms on another. The spacious indoor Minerva pool on the lower ground floor, overflowing with natural thermal waters, is named after the Roman goddess of medicine, wisdom, commerce and poetry, a fitting deity to watch over visitors to Bath. By the time the sunlight faded away, I was immersed in the Hot Bath, a separate bathing area first fashionable in the 18th century and now the venue for Thermae’s extensive range of spa treatments. A glass-covered roof opened a window to the stars as my therapist

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swished me through the water as part of Thermae’s signature treatment, a blend of hydrotherapy and shiatsu, called a watsu.

‘Minerva was the Roman goddess of medicine, wisdom, commerce and poetry, a fitting deity’ ‘Imagine your limbs are seaweed,’ my therapist said as she attached buoyancy aids to my calves ‘and let them float through the water.’ At first, I felt awkward. Then a little seasick... And then... And then... Weightlessness arrived in terms of mind, body and spirit. The stars danced overhead, my muscles relaxed and the water that fell as rain more than 10,000 years ago rose from the earth to do its work. It’s tough to know how to follow an experience like that, but the Theatre

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Royal had a pretty good answer: sit back and relax. This 200-yearold institution pulls off its own magic trick by creating an illusion of intimacy while accommodating hundreds of guests. Dripping with deep red and gold in the main house, it also packs a punch with its sassy subterranean bar and achingly hip line-up. That night, the provocative Rambert Dance Company pulsed between the spotlights, but the box office diary lists a dizzying range of productions, including those for children at the sideshoot egg Theatre. The next day was a bit more active: taking part in a workshop at the Vegetarian Cooking School we learnt how to rustle up a knockout meal. Rachel, who also runs nearby Demuth’s Restaurant, a veggie institution, kicked off the course. ‘Never wash mushrooms,’ she explained. ‘And sprinkle semolina around when you’re making fresh pasta. Otherwise it sticks in the machine.’ The pasta machine represented my hope for the class:

a beautiful, shining thing I’d never quite had the confidence to tackle on my own. Turn the handle here, squeeze out air pockets there, and finally, incredibly, taste wild mushroom ravioli made by my own fair hand. It was one of the best meals I’ve ever had - even if I do say so myself! After all that home economics, it was time for a night on the town. A Thaipirovska cocktail at moody Sub 13 got the evening off to a funky start. ‘Don’t ask for less ice,’ warned the drinks menu. ‘It is there to keep your drink perfect.’ We weren’t about to argue with the city’s number-one cocktail bar. From there, we dined at Hall & Woodhouse restaurant on Old King Street. The former auction house was buzzing with energy, the crowds no doubt drawn in by its unfussy atmosphere and excellent menu – simple pub-style comfort food prepared to a brasserielevel standard with the best local ingredients. Well fed, we moved on to our final stop: the Circo Bar (very chic, very circular, very cool grey and burnt orange) deep underground somewhere south of the Abbey.

The next morning brought a bacon and avocado toastie at the eclectic Jazz Café and a final chance to survey my map and plot out a power-shopping strategy.

‘Major labels rub shoulders with wonderfully creative independents’ The Southgate area covers most of the major chains, scooping up All Saints, Urban Outfitters, Debenhams and a huge Apple store. To the north, Milsom Street, Broad Street and Bartlett Street are home to the very best designer brands and independent boutiques. Further east along Walcot Street is the ‘artisan area’ with open-air markets, the Fine Cheese Co and the aptly named Mastershoe. It’s also home to The Makery craft centre, where we had hoped to try our hand sewing garters and knickers. Alas for us, the workshops were full but the shop still overflowed with rainbow ribbons, punk glamour purses and clever safety pins.

“looking even more glorious at sunset.”

The Royal Crescent

From there, it’s a short walk (as is everything in visitor-friendly Bath) to the well-heeled labyrinth of Milsom Place. Phase Eight and Cath Kidston sit alongside Ted Baker and Vom Fass while celebrity-backed Jamie’s Italian serves up some ‘lovely jubbly’ risotto against a background of shabby chic. That’s the beauty of shopping in Bath. Major label names rub shoulders with wonderfully creative independents to conjure up a unique retail experience. We could have explored here forever, had time and our budgets allowed. Talking of beauty, we rounded off the day in another part of Bath that no other city can match: The Royal Crescent, looking even more glorious than usual at sunset. As I left Bath, a jewellery shop caught my eye and I remembered all those ancient gemstones found in the spring waters. Somehow everything, and yet nothing, has changed. Bath, true to form, still makes a great place to visit for a spa and shopping experience. Enjoy.

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Bath Beyond Reasons to visit don’t end at our city limits. Bristol Bath is the perfect base for exploring a hinterland Cheddar that includes ancient archaeological sites, rolling Cotswolds countryside, exotic wildlife and pictureperfect English villages. Wells When you’re finished with the city, another journey starts on the doorstep

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Lord of the rings

Scale the cliffs at Cheddar Gorge – highest in the country – and go underground at the labyrinthine Cheddar Showcaves. But it’s not all geology. At the Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company you can find out how this famous food is made, as well as sampling some for yourself.

Once an important mining centre on the busy Somerset coalfield, Radstock now preserves the region’s industrial past for future generations. The evocative Radstock Museum recreates the world of the Somerset miner, from his dirty and dangerous work at the coalface to his family and social life above ground.

The jury’s still out on exactly why – and how – these massive stones were transported more than 150 miles from Pembrokeshire in West Wales to their current site on Salisbury Plain, but this just adds to their mystery. Whether Stonehenge was designed as a place of worship, a burial ground or a massive calendar, this World Heritage Site retains an aura that never fails to enthral. If Stonehenge piques your curiosity, head a little further afield to Avebury – another World Heritage Site. With a diameter of almost 1,500 feet, this Neolithic monument is the world’s largest stone circle.

Longleat Safari and Adventure Park Animal Magic Take a walk on the wild side at one of Britain’s biggest and best-loved nature attractions. It’s well known for its lions, but Longleat is also home to gorillas, tigers, meerkats and giraffes. A particular highlight is the Monkey Drive-Thru. Just make sure you keep your windows wound up!

Lacock The Timewarp Village It’s not hard to see why the historic National Trust village of Lacock is a popular location for film and TV shoots ranging from Harry Potter to Pride and Prejudice. With its beautifully preserved half-timbered inns and houses dating from the 15th century, it’s a living reminder of a bygone age – with not a satellite dish in sight.

A Lacock house

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Two-Wheel Drive

Bath’s compact layout makes it the ideal walker-friendly city. Bring your hiking boots too, as the surrounding countryside also extends a big welcome to walkers. Just a short hop from the city centre, you can join the Bath Skyline Walk, a six-mile loop of waymarked trails through shady woodland, lush meadows and secluded valleys. On your way you’ll come across an Iron Age hill fort, Roman remains and breathtaking widescreen views back across the city. Further afield, you can lose yourself – in the best possible way – on countless paths that criss-cross Wiltshire, Somerset and the Cotswolds.

If you enjoy messing about on boats, you’ve come to the right place. Travel the River Avon under your own steam by punt or rowboat, or let someone else steer the ship on a relaxing cruise. Either way, you’ll get a very different view of the city as you drift by. You can also take to the water by traditional narrowboat on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Once a major trade route moving goods between Bath and London, it’s now reborn as an idyllic inland waterway dedicated to pure pleasure.

Heading out on two wheels is a great way to explore Bath’s surroundings. Starting just outside the city, the Colliers Way route winds through 23 miles of rolling countryside past Radstock to Frome in the south. Alternatively, you can ride the 13-mile off-road path that links the centres of Bath and its vibrant neighbour Bristol. 2013 promises to be a big year for cycling in the city. In April, the new Two Tunnels Greenway will open, utilising the former railway tunnels that burrow under Combe Down in the south of the city. It will link the heart of Bath with the National Cycle Network, making it an even better place to join Britain’s cycling revolution and get on your bike.

Adventures await on river, road or trail

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A Happening

City There’s always something going on in Bath thanks to its vibrant and eclectic cultural scene. Food, fashion, sport and the arts all feature in a packed calendar of events and festivals taking place throughout the year. Here are just a few highlights – for the full picture go to visitbath.co.uk

Indulge your inner Austen

1 – 10 March Bath Literature Festival Welcoming the cream of the literary crop for readings, Q&As and workshops, this is a must for anyone who enjoys getting lost in a good book. Guests at this year’s festival include such names as JK Rowling, Hilary Mantel, Robert Fisk and Gavin Esler.

3 March Bath Half Marathon Held every year since 1981, the Bath Half is one of the longestestablished road races in the country. Whether you’re strapping on your running shoes and taking part or simply soaking up the atmosphere as a spectator, it’s sure to get your pulse racing.

29 March – 7 April Bath Comedy Festival Laugh out loud with some of the funniest people in comedy at venues across the city. Now in its fifth year, it’s one of the UK’s biggest and best comedy events.

15 – 21 April

Bath in Fashion

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Bath in Fashion A true feast for design lovers, celebrating the city’s status as an epicentre of style. Over the course of a week, Bath becomes a huge catwalk featuring shows, workshops, films and exhibitions from some of fashion’s biggest names. Previous guests include legendary shoe designer – and Bath resident – Manolo Blahnik and milliner Stephen Jones. Expect something just as exciting this year. bathinfashion.co.uk

28 November – 15 December (TBC) Bath Christmas Market Transforming the heart of Bath into a festive winter wonderland, this seasonal addition to the city’s already stellar shopping landscape is bursting with Christmas spirit. More than 140 market stalls house a cornucopia of tempting items – from unique handmade gifts and decorations to tasty things to eat. Little wonder that Bath is the ‘Christmas Capital of the West’. bathchristmasmarket.co.uk Experience the magic of Bath Christmas Market

22 May – 2 June

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14 – 24 November (TBC)

Bath International Music Festival A hugely varied programme that takes in classical, jazz, world, roots and folk music, complete with unique collaborations and specially commissioned pieces.

Jane Austen Festival A week of Regency-style revelry commemorating the author and former Bath resident. The event promises to be extra special in 2013, as it marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice.

Bath Film Festival Previews of exciting new films, screenings of classic movies and Q&A sessions with leading filmmakers combine in a packed programme of filmic events. Cinephiles will be spoilt for choice.

24 May – 9 June Bath Fringe Festival A joyous grab bag of art in all its forms. With live music, theatre, poetry, comedy and much more, it’s a vibrant and constantly surprising cultural treat.

July (TBC) Bath Guitar Festival A celebration of six-stringed strumming. The festival’s 20th year sees performances from some of the world’s best players alongside masterclasses and workshops with top tutors.

Guitar Festival

27 September – 6 October Bath Festival of Children’s Literature Inspire younger readers with more than 80 events featuring leading authors and illustrators. Previous guests include Michael Morpurgo, Neil Gaiman, Lauren Child and Bath’s own Dame Jacqueline Wilson.

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Foodie heaven for a whole month

Great Bath Feast Taste the best food Bath has to offer as the city’s producers, restaurants, cafés and delis join forces for a massive gastronomic celebration. Dozens of delicious events the length and breadth of the city include cooking demonstrations from top chefs, book signings and opportunities to sample delicious local food and drink. greatbathfeast.co.uk Bookk online B li att visitbath.co.uk i itb th k 14 / 15

Attractions & Museums

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Attractions & Museums

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12 Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QJ T: +44 (0)1225 464640 E: info@meaa.org.uk www.meaa.org.uk

Open Tues - Sat: 10am - 5pm Sun 12pm - 5pm Closed mon (except bank hols)

Entry Prices Adult Child under 6 Child over 6 Family Concessions

£5 FREE £3.50 £12 various

The newly refurbished Museum of East Asian Art is home to one of the finest collections of East and South East Asian objects in the UK. Host to an ongoing programme of temporary exhibitions and events. Check website for details. See website for group rates. 2008 winner of the Learning Experience.

Bath’s Original Theatre Royal & Masonic Museum MAP: F4 2 12 Old Orchard Street, Bath, BA1 1JU T: +44 (0)1225 462233 E: enquiries@oldtheatreroyal.com www.oldtheatreroyal.com

So many places to visit Whatever your interest, there’s a museum, garden, attraction or gallery that will appeal to you. From Roman history to architecture, astronomy to Jane Austen, Americana to Far Eastern arts, there’s days of exploring ahead of you.

Open Tours, Tues, Wed, Thu 11am and 2:30pm Sat 2:30pm only. ty Prices

Adult Child (6-16) Family Concessions

£12 £5

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum VAQAS Green Tourism Award

MAP: D1 3 Westonbirt, Nr Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS T: +44 (0)1666 880220 F: +44 (0)1666 880559 E: westonbirt@forestry.gov.uk www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt

Open 365 days a year See website for details

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Entry Prices

This anonymous building in a cobbled backstreet contains 260 years of history that saw it become the first Theatre Royal outside of London, a Catholic Chapel where bishops preached and the home of England's £6 oldest provincial Masonic Lodge £3.50 and Museum.

Entry Prices Adult £5 - £12 Child (6-11) £2 - £5 Concessions £4 - £10

Westonbirt Arboretum is a carefully designed Victorian landscape situated in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is worldfamous for autumn colour. In addition, spectacular spring flowers and leafy summer walks offer great reasons to visit through the seasons.

Attractions & Museums

Bath Abbey

MAP: F4 4 Abbey Churchyard, Bath, BA1 1LY T: +44 (0)1225 422462 E: of–ce@bathabbey.org www.bathabbey.org

A site of Christian worship for over a thousand years, the Abbey welcomes visitors and worshippers every day, with five services on Sundays. Figures of angels ascend and descend the outside of the building on ladders that scale the golden, glowing west front. Superb, fan-vaulted ceilings and vast windows create a light-–lled, awe-inspiring interior. The length of the Abbey is lined with the famous Bath Abbey Diptychs (Mar - Oct). This astonishing contemporary work of art and craft, by Sue Symons, tells the story of the life of Jesus in thirty-five pairs of sumptuously decorated panels. Tower Tours offer a behind-the-scenes opportunity to inspect the bells, clock and fan vaulting. Once up on the roof enjoy exceptional views of Bath and the surrounding countryside from the best vantage point in the city.

Open Mon - 9:30am - 6pm Tues - Sat 9am - 6pm Sun - 1pm - 2:30pm & 4:30pm - 5:30pm For variations of opening times please visit www.bathabbey.org

The Roman Baths

MAP: F4 5 Abbey Church Yard, Bath, BA1 1LZ T. +44 (0)1225 477785 E. romanbaths_bookings@bathnes.gov.uk www.romanbaths.co.uk

Entry Prices Suggested Donation

£2.50

Tower Tours Adult £6.00 Accompanied Child (5-15) £3.00

Around Britain's only hot spring, the Romans built a magnificent temple and bathing complex that still flows with natural hot water. See the water's source and walk where Romans walked on the ancient stone pavements. Explore the extensive ruins and treasures from the spring, which are beautifully preserved and presented using the best of modern interpretation. Meet Roman characters known to us from archaeological evidence at the site, every day from 10am to 5pm. Listen to the award-winning audioguides available in eight languages and included in the admission price. In addition, a special children's audioguide narrated by Michael Rosen and a 'Bryson at the Baths' audioguide are available to all. The site has been transformed with new people-led displays and improved access. Relax and enjoy the Roman Baths by torchlight by visiting on a summer evening, open until 10pm in July and August, last entry 9pm.

Open Jan - Feb 9:30am - 4:30pm, exit 5:30pm Mar - June 9am - 5pm, exit 6pm July - Aug 9am - 9pm, exit 10pm Sept - Oct 9am - 5pm, exit 6pm Nov - Dec 9:30am - 4:30pm, exit 5:30pm Open daily apart from 25th and 26th December.

Entry Prices Adult £12.75 (£13.25 Jul / Aug) Child (6-16) £8.50 Family (2A+4C) £36.00 Concessions £11.00 Joint saver ticket with the Fashion Museum Adult £16.25 Child £9.75 Concs £14.00 Family £46.00

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Attractions & Museums

Fashion Museum

The Fashion Museum at the Assembly Rooms houses a world class collection of contemporary and historical dress. The displays chronicle the story of fashionable dress over the past 400 years and feature more than 120 dressed figures.

MAP: E3 6 Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath, BA1 2QH T. +44 (0)1225 477789 E. Fashion_enquiries@bathnes.gov.uk www.fashionmuseum.co.uk

Corsets and crinolines is a hands-on display at which visitors can experience what it was like to wear a corset and crinoline. Displays change constantly. Exhibitions for 2013 include: • 'Glamour' - continuing throughout 2013. • '50 Fabulous Frocks' - 2 February continuing throughout 2013 • 'Laura Ashley - The Romantic Heroine' - 13 July - 26 Aug 2013

Open Open daily: 10:30am - 4pm, exit 5pm from Nov - Feb 10:30am - 5pm, exit 6pm from Mar - Oct Closed 25/26 December.

Entry Prices Adult Child (5-16) Family (2A+4C) Concessions

£7.75 £5.75 £22.00 £7.00

Joint saver ticket with the Roman Baths Adult £16.25 Child £9.75 Concs £14.00 Family £46.00

Victoria Art Gallery

The free public Art Gallery for Bath and North East Somerset, which has an unusually fine collection of art in its care. It offers a varied exhibition programme, from historical to contemporary, embracing international as well as local talent.

MAP: F4 7 Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AT T. +44 (0)1225 477233 E. victoria_enquiries@bathnes.gov.uk www.victoriagal.org.uk

Until 20 January 2013 Society of Wood engravers: 75th anniversary show Bob Rudd: Watercolours 26 January - 7 April 2013 Roger Mayne: Aspects of a great photographer Katie Sims: Paintings 13 April - 23 June 2013 Henry Moore from the Arts Council Collection Charlotte Sorapure: Paintings and Drawings 4 July - 31 August 2013 Bath Society of Artists 108th Annual Exhibition 7 September - 17 November 2013 William Scott (1913-1989): Centenary Show Julia Atkinson: Photography and Paintings 23 November 2013 - 2 February 2014 The Great Western Railway in Art Ione Parkin: Paintings Open Tues - Fri 10am to 5pm Sat 10am to 5pm Sun 1:30pm to 5pm (Closed Mondays)

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Entry Prices FREE ADMISSION

Attractions & Museums

The American Museum in Britain

Building of Bath Collection

MAP: H4 8

MAP: F3 11 Claverton Manor, Bath, BA2 7BD T: +44 (0)1225 460503 F: +44 (0)1225 469160 E: info@americanmuseum.orgg www.americanmuseum.org

Open Tues - Sun, Bank Hols & Mondays in Aug. 23rd Mar - 3rd Nov 12pm - 5pm 28th Nov - 22 Dec 12pm - 4.30pm cPric

The museum, located in an area of outstanding natural beauty, has the –nest collection of Americana outside the United States.

Entry Prices Adult Concessions Child (5-16) Family

£9 £8 £5 £25

Special exhibition during 2013 'Gangsters and Gunslingers The Good, The Bad and the Memorabilia'

The Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, The Vineyards, Paragon, Bath, BA1 5NA T: +44 (0)1225 333895 E: jhunter@bptrust.org.uk www.buildingofbathcollection. org.uk

Open 9th Feb - 24th Nov Tues - Fri 2pm - 5pm Weekends 10.30am - 5pm

Entry Prices Adult Child (5-16) Child (0-5 ) Family Concessions

£5 FREE £2.50 £12 £4

This unique collection displays in detail Bath's transformation from a provincial town into an architecturally admired Georgian Spa. Based in the historic Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel, this is the place to discover how Georgian Bath was built.

No 1 Royal Crescent

Beckfords's Tower and Museum

MAP: E3

MAP: E1 12

Entry Prices Open £8.50 Mon 12pm - 5.30pm* Adult Child (5-16) £2.50 Tues to Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays Concessions £6.50 10:30am - 5.30pm* *Limited access until main house re-opens fully in the summer.

1 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR T: +44 (0)1225 428126 E: No1museum@bptrust.org.uk www.no1royalcrescent.org.uk

Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 9BH T: +44 (0)1225 460705 E: beckford@bptrust.org.uk www.beckfordstower.org.uk

After restoration visitors will see 10 historic rooms and new spaces showing Georgian life in the best address in Bath.

A monument to the brilliant art collector and eccentric William Beckford. An elegant spiral staircase leads up to the magnificently restored Belvedere with its breathtaking views.

The new Brownsword Gallery and free-to-enter Georgian shop and Introduction room are open from February. Please check website for details. Do pop in!

Open 30th Mar - 27th Oct 10:30am - 5pm Sat, Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays

Entry Prices Adult Child (0-5) Child (5-16) Family Concessions

The Herschel Museum of Astronomy

Historic Berkeley

MAP: E4 10

MAP: A1 13

£4 Free £1.50 £9 £3

19 New King Street, Bath, BA1 2BL T: +44 (0)1225 446865 E: herschelbpt@btconnect.com www.herschelmuseum.org.uk

Open 21st Jan - 18th Dec Open daily 1pm - 5pm Weekends and Bank Holidays 11am - 5pm

Entry Prices Adult £6 Child £3 Family £14.50 Concessions £5.50

The Museum is situated in the former home of the astronomer and musician William Herschel. Features include his workshop, his music room and a charming 18th century garden where Herschel discovered the planet Uranus in 1781.

Berkeley Castle & Dr Jenner's House, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BQ T: +44 (0)1453 810303 / 810631 E: info@berkeley-castle.com info@edwardjenner.co.uk www.berkeley-castle.com www.jennermuseum.com

OPEN Open selected days. April to Oct. See websites. ty Prices

Entry Prices See websites

Visit the infamous Norman Castle, home to the murder of a King, and the Queen Anne house where a country doctor pioneered a world changing vaccination, all in one day. Historic Berkeley is just 10 minutes from Junction 14 of the M5.

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Attractions & Museums

The Holburne Museum

At the Holburne Museum you will find a beautiful and fascinating art collection in one of Bath's great buildings. Our stunning extension has new galleries and a garden café which opens onto the park behind us, serving fresh seasonal lunches and delicious cakes.

MAP: G3 14 Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DB T: +44 (0)1225 388569 E: holburne@bath.ac.uk www.holburne.org

Our collection includes artworks from Renaissance treasures to masterpieces by Gainsborough, Zoffany and Brueghel and from fine embroideries to exquisite silver and porcelain; there is lots to take pleasure in, with plenty of hands on activities for all ages. We have a changing exhibition programme and calendar of events full of talks, creative art activities and music for everyone to enjoy. Exhibition Highlights for 2013 include: • Painted Pomp: Art and Fashion in the Age of Shakespreare • Folded Beauty: Masterpiece of Linen by Joan Sallis • Rembrandt and his Contemporaries: Paintings from the Royal Collection Awards: Redisplay of a Permanent Collection - Museum & Heritage Awards Building of the year - South West RIBA

Open Open daily 10am to 5pm. 11am Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Entry Prices Free admission Charge for temporary exhibitions

Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January.

The Jane Austen Centre

VAQAS, TEA GUILD AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

MAP: E3 15 40 Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2NT T: +44 (0)1225 443000 E: contactus@janeausten.co.uk www.janeausten.co.uk

Celebrating Bath's most famous resident The Jane Austen Centre offers you a snapshot of life during Regency times and explores how living in this magnificent city affected Jane Austen's life and writing. 'Live' Guides, costume, film, superb giftshop and an authentic period atmosphere await you at this premier attraction. Our famous Regency Tea Rooms up on the second floor have achieved Tea Guild 'Award of Excellence' status so you can expect an exceptional level of quality and service. Delightfully costumed staff are on hand to help you complete your Jane Austen experience with a pot of real leaf tea, some home-made cake or a delicious cream tea. With walking tours of Regency Bath every weekend and the International Jane Austen Festival every September, The Jane Austen Centre is truly at the heart of Jane Austen's world.

Open 9.45am to 5.30pm Mon to Sun Late opening 6pm July and Aug Winter opening 5th Nov 2012 to 23th Mar 2013 11am to 4.30pm Mon - Sun 9.45am to 5.30pm Sat

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Entry Prices Adult Child (5-16) Students Senior Citizen Family

£8.00 £4.50 £6.00 £7.00 £22.00

Attractions & Museums

Cheddar Caves & Gorge

MAP: A6 16 Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QF T: +44 (0)1934 742343 E: info@cheddargorge.co.uk www.cheddarcaves.co.uk

A spectacular day out! Visit Britain's biggest gorge, take in the dramatic cliffs rising up 450ft and explore the stunning stalactite caverns below. This world renowned beauty spot is not only a National Nature Reserve but also a famous site of pre-historic discoveries and home to X-treme; Cheddar Gorge's caving and rock climbing activity centre. There are seven great attractions to explore, including the breathtaking Gough's Cave, Cox's Cave and the Crystal Quest, Museum of Prehistory, the 274 steps to the Lookout Tower and experience the magnificent views on the Cliff-top Gorge Walk. Whether you are interested in nature, history or geology you'll have a great day out in a beautiful setting!

Open Daily except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Easter, Whitsun, July & Aug 10am - 5.30pm Rest of year: 10.30am - 5pm

Entry Prices Prices unavailable at the time of going to print. See www.cheddarcaves.co.uk for details

(Last admissions ﾅ｡ hour before closing)

Longleat Safari & Adventure Park MAP: E6 17 Estate Of窶田e, Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 7NW T: +44 (0)1985 844400 E: enquiries@longleat.co.uk www.longleat.co.uk

Longleat Safari & Adventure Park is just getting bigger and better with more exciting things to see in 2013! New Gorilla Colony, Lemur Walkthrough and Giraffe Feeding in the African village plus get up close to penguins and other aquatic creatures in our new underwater attraction opening this Summer. Go wild in the UK's No.1 Safari Park - check out the cheetahs, mind the zebra crossing, give the rhino's right of way, watch out for the wolves and beware of the meddling monkeys in the Monkey Drive-Thru! Discover Longleat House, regarded as one of the best examples of high Elizabethan architecture in Britain and one of the most beautiful stately houses open to the public. With over 450 years of history, there is intrigue and scandal aplenty in this splendid Elizabethan home! Explore the Adventure Park, go walkabout in the UK's first walkabout meerkat enclosure, hand feed the Rainbow Lorikeets, and enjoy the antics of the monkeys in Monkey Temple. Enjoy spectacular bird of prey displays in the Hunters of the Sky arena, take a trip on Jungle Cruise, a sea lion escorted boat trip, or a journey around the lakes on the Jungle Express... this is family fun at its very best! Open For information on opening times and prices please visit www.longleat.co.uk

Entry Prices Prices unavailable at the time of going to print. See www.longleat.co.uk for details

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Attractions & Museums

Dyrham Park MAP: D2 18 Dyrham, near Bath, Wiltshire, SN14 8ER T. +44 (0)117 937 2501 E. dyrhampark@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dyrhampark

There are more than 110 hectares (270 acres) of ancient parkland at Dyrham Park, where a historic herd of 200 fallow deer roam freely and magnificent trees and breathtaking views abound. At the beautiful late 17th-century home, which once belonged to hard-working civil servant William Blathwayt, visitors can discover how fashions changed over the centuries - from the original 17th century Dutch inspired interiors and formal garden, to the very different style of Victorian country squire Colonel Blathwayt. The elegant West Garden is perfect for a queit, relaxing stroll, and there are splendid borders, ancient ponds and a perry pear orchard. Kids can let off steam in the Old Lodge picnic and play area, grab a tracker pack bursting with activities for the garden and discover the wildlife in the park. Enjoy our fun-filled events including children's trails, jazz afternoons and guided walks. Indulge in tasty, local, home cooked food in the tea-room and browse our new improved shop, selling plants, books and crafts.

Prior Park Landscape Garden MAP: D4 19 Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, BA2 5AH T. +44 (0)1225 833 422 E. priorpark@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/priorpark

Open

Entry Prices

Open 10am - 5pm unless indicated otherwise. Garden, shop and tea-rooms: 16 Feb - 28 Jun, Fri - Tue; 29 Jun - 1 Sep, daily; 2 Sep - 27 Oct, Fri - Tue; 2 Nov - 15 Dec, Sat & Sun only 10am - 4pm. House (11am - 5pm): 9 Mar - 28 Jun, Fri - Tue; 29 Jun - 1 Sep, daily; 2 Sep - 27 Oct, Fri - Tue. Basement and Kitchen only (11am - 4pm): 16 Feb - 8 Mar, Fri - Tue; 2 Nov - 15 Dec, Sat & Sun only. Park: Open every day.

House, park and garden*: Adult £12.40, Child £6.50, Family £30.90

Last admission 1 hour before closing. Closes at dusk if earlier than 5pm. Whole property closed until 1pm on 4 & 18 September, 6,13, 20 Nov & 4 Dec. Closed 25 Dec.

*Includes a voluntary 10% Gift Aid Donation

Garden and park*: Adult £5.00, Child £2.60, Family £11.00 Park only*: Adult £3.20, Child £1.90, Family £7.20

Did you know Prior Park boasts one of only four Palladian bridges of its design in the world? Created by local businessman Ralph Allen with advice from poet Alexander Pope and 'Capability' Brown, this beautiful and intimate 18th century garden has spectacular views over the city of Bath. It is unlike many gardens, as you will see few flowers and no formal beds. Instead you can discover the wilderness with its serpentine lake, cascade and grotto, explore the woodland paths and spot wildlife, from roe deer to swans. Learn more about Allen's story, and his importance in the expansion of the Georgian city of Bath, as you wander around the garden. Relax with a picnic or enjoy a refreshing cup of tea and a slice of cake by the tranquil lakes. Come along to one of our exciting events throughout the year, which include outdoor theatre and children's trails. Fun family activity and art packs are available all year. Prior Park is just a 30 minute walk from behind Bath railway station or a short bus journey away from the city centre. Being a green tourism site we only have disabled parking. Open Garden 5 Jan - 27 Jan - 10am - 5pm. Sat & Sun 1 Feb - 3 Nov - 10 am - 5.30pm. Daily 9 Nov - 29 Dec - 10 am - 5pm. Sat & Sun Tea Kiosk 2 Feb - 17 March - 11am - 5pm. Sat & Sun 23 March - 3 Nov - 11am - 5pm. Daily 9 Nov - 29 Dec - 11am - 5pm. Sat & Sun

Entry Prices Adult £6.30* Child £3.50* Family £16.00* *Includes a voluntary 10% Gift Aid Donation

Last admission 1 hour before closing. Closed 25 Dec. Closes dusk if earlier than 5.30. Tea kiosk also open school holidays, events and Bank Holidays

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Attractions & Museums

Bath Rugby

'Come to Bath Rugby for an action packed day out enjoyed by all the family' Tickets starting from £10 for more information call 0844 448 1865 or visit bathrugby.com

MAP: G4 20 The Recreation Ground Spring Gardens, Bath, BA2 4DS T: 0844 448 1865 E: info@bathrugby.com www.bathrugby.com

One of the great names in English rugby, Bath Rugby compete in three different tournaments - the Aviva Premiership, the European Cup and the LV= Cup. Located in the heart of Bath, the Recreation Ground offers some of the best views of any rugby ground in the country. If the scenic surroundings weren't enough, the exciting action on the field will warm you up on even the coldest of days! With a host of regular matchday activities, as well as being a stone's throw from Bath city centre, an afternoon at Bath Rugby is much more than just a game, it's an awesome day out for the whole family to enjoy.

Entry Prices Tickets starting from £10 for more information call 0844 448 1865 or visit bathrugby.com

Open For a full list of fixtures visit bathrugby.com

Lacock Abbey, Village & Fox Talbot Museum

Fleet Air Arm Museum VAQAS

VAQAS MAP: F3 21

MAP: B6 23 Lacock, Nr Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2LG T: +44 (0)1249 730459 E: lacock@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacock

Open Open all year. Please visit our website for opening times.

Entry Prices Please visit our website for current prices.

Explore the historic village, Abbey and its woodland grounds, frequently used as a film location. See our current exhibition in the museum, join in with one of our exciting events, then relax in our tearoom and soak up the atmosphere.

Bath Postal Museum

MAP: F4 22

27a Northgate Street, Bath, BA1 1AJ T: +44 (0)1225 460333 E: info@bathpostalmuseum.org www.bathpostalmuseum.co.uk Visitors can discover the fascinating story of the post from clay mail to email. Learn about the lives of Bathonians Ralph Allen and John Palmer, and how they shaped communications for Britain and the rest of the world. Open: 11am - 5pm, 10.30am - 4.30pm (Winter) Prices: Adult £3.50, Child £1.50, Family £10, Concessions £3

RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT T: +44 (0)1935 840565 E: info@—eetairarm.com www.—eetairarm.com

Open British Summertime Daily 10am - 5:30pm British Wintertime Wed - Sun 10am - 4:30pm

Entry Prices Adult £13 Child (5-16) £9 Family (2A+3C) £38 Concessions £11 See website for group rates.

As much an 'attraction' as it is a 'museum', the Fleet Air Arm Museum is where Museum meets theatre. Go on-board Concorde. See the award winning Aircraft Carrier experience.You'll experience the thrills and sounds of a working —ight deck and see a nuclear bomb!.

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Download the free, Official Bath App for Android or iPhone and discover everything you need to know about this stunning and unique World Heritage city.

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Activities & Tours

Bath Racecourse

Activities & Tours

MAP: C3 24 Lansdown, Bath, BA1 9BU T. +44 (0)1225 424609 E. info@bath-racecourse.co.uk www.bath-racecourse.co.uk Steeped in history, Bath Racecourse is a unique and thrilling way to spend the day with family and friends.

Entry Prices Open Centre Course £10 - £12 April - Oct Grandstand and Paddock See website for full list of fixtures £15 - £20

Offering exciting flat racing and premier hospitality - a trip to Bath's historic racecourse is the perfect addition to your stay in Bath.

Premier £20 - £25 Child 0-18 FREE Concessions £5 off gate price

Bailey Balloons MAP: D2 25 Royal Victoria Park, Bath, BA1 2DS T: +44 (0)1225 738090 E: info@baileyballoons.co.uk www.baileyballoons.co.uk

Get active During your stay enjoy a tour of Bath and the surrounding area, take in the views from an open top bus or a hot air balloon. There are also a range of activities to take part in, some laid back and others pumped with adrenaline.

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Entry Prices Adult

£85 - £185

A well established company with an excellent reputation offering Champagne balloon flights from the centre of Bath. Gift vouchers and flights available at short notice. Flights take place at dawn or dusk with the whole experience lasting 3 - 4 hours. Take to the skies and enjoy a stunning view of Bath!

Bath Balloons MAP: D2 26 Royal Victoria Park, Bath, BA1 2DS T: +44 (0)1225 466888 E: bath@balnet.co.uk www.bathballoons.co.uk

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Entry Prices Adult Child

£85 - £275 £85

We made our –rst —ight from Royal Victoria Park in 1988 and have been —ying from Bath ever since. Join us for a magical hot air balloon —ight and enjoy a bird's eye view of Bath.

Activities & Tours

Bath Aqua Glass Walcot Street

MAP: F2 27 105 - 107 Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BW T: +44 (0)1225 428146 E: sales@bathaquaglass.com www.bathaquaglass.com

Bath Aqua Glass is situated in Bath's 'Artisan Quarter' of Walcot Street 10 mins from Bath Abbey. Taking it's name from the city's latin title (Aquae Sulis), the distinctive blue colour is made by adding copper oxide to molten glass to give the beautiful aquamarine hue reminiscent of Bath's historic spa waters. Glassblowing Demonstrations Mon - Fri at 11.15am and 2.15pm Saturdays at 2.15pm. See the glassblowers making glassware entirely by hand using traditional techniques and learn about this fascinating, ancient craft. Have a go yourself - help the glassblowers to create your own bauble to keep or have fun blowing a huge bubble of glass! Bauble Making experience ideal for hen parties, birthdays, corporate groups etc. Create your own baubles by blowing and shaping the glass with our skilled glass blowers to help you every step of the way.

Open Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5pm Demo Times: Mon - Fri 11.15am and 2.15pm Sat 2.15pm

Entry Prices Adult Child Family Concessions

£4.50 £3.00 £12 £3.00

Stained glass courses for all levels available at our studio in Orange Grove with experienced stained glass artist Themis Mikellides contact 01225 463436 for information & booking. Shops in Walcot Street & Orange Grove by the Abbey, also online at www.bathaquaglass.com

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Activities & Tours

Courtyard Carriages

Bath City Sightseeing

MAP: F4 28

MAP: F4 31 The Stables, Radford Farm, Radford, Timsbury, Bath, BA2 0QF T: +44 (0)1761 471888 E: tracy@courtyardcarriages.co.uk www.courtyardcarriages.co.uk

6 North Parade, Bath, BA1 1LF T: +44 (0)1225 330444 E: hq@bathbuscompany.com www.bathbuscompany.com

Horse drawn tour of Bath. A relaxing and enjoyable way to experience what Bath has to offer. Open All year round. 12.30pm - 6pm ty Prices

Entry Prices Adults Child

£10 £5

Fixed tours and exclusive tours available. Tours can be tailored to meet your requirements. Licensed Hackney Carriage.

Open

Tours

All year round exc. 25th, 26th Dec and 1st Jan.

City Tour 45 - 50 mins. Every 6 - 15 mins Summer, 20 - 30 mins Winter. Skyline Tour 45 mins. Every 15 mins Summer, 30 - 60 mins Winter.

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Enjoy listening to informative and entertaining commentary in any of the 10 languages on offer, as you pass through this beautiful eighteenth century city. Hop on and off at any stop for easy access to Bath's attractions. Two great routes included!

Vintage Classics Ltd

Victoria Falls Adventure Golf

MAP: F4 29

Royal Pavillion, Royal Victoria Park, Bath, BA1 2NR T: +44 (0)1225 425066 E: simon@victoriafallsadventuregolf.co.uk www.victoriafallsadventuregolf.co.uk Melksham, Wiltshire T: +44 (0)1225 703377 E: info@vintage-classics.co.uk www.vintage-classics.co.uk

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Entry Prices Hire Charges: From £165 per day

SELF DRIVE CLASSIC CAR HIRE Based in the beautiful county of Wiltshire, near Lacock close to Bath and the Cotswolds. See the West Country differently with a romantic escape or a nostalgic trip down memory lane in an iconic classic car. Tours provided.

MAP: E3 32

With the Royal Crescent as its backdrop come and play 18 holes of fun mini golf rushing over waterfalls. The beautifully landscaped course makes for an entertaining and challenging game for all ages. OPEN: Everyday 10am - until its too dark to play PRICES: Adults £4, Concessions £3.50, Child £3, Family £12

Experience Bath

MAP: B1 33

T: +44 (0)7879 620627 E: info@experiencebath.com www.experiencebath.com Tailor-made visits to Bath. Bespoke, customised itineraries, lively walking and car tours plus exciting activities. Improve your English with homestay accommodation (formal English lessons optional).

Bath and Dundas Canal Co. MAP: D4 30 Canal Visitor Centre, Brassknocker Basin, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7JD T: +44 (0)1225 722292 E: enquiries@bathcanal.com www.bathcanal.com

Open 7 days a week.

Entry Prices See website for prices.

Hire an electric day boat, canoe or bicycle and travel along the beautiful Kennet and Avon Canal. Stop off at one of the canalside pubs or tearooms along the way and enjoy a quieter side to the City of Bath.

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Chapel Arts Centre

MAP: F4 34

St. James's Memorial Hall, Lower Borough Walls, Bath, BA1 1QR T: +44 (0)1225 461700 E: info@chapelarts.org www.chapelarts.org Chapel Arts Centre is a venue for the performing arts, including live music, cabaret, dance, theatre, comedy, film, mime, poetry and multimedia combinations of all these and more.

Activities & Tours

The Bertinet Kitchen

Bath Spa University

MAP: E3 35

MAP: C3 36

12 St Andrew's Terrace, Bath, BA1 2QR T: +44 (0)1225 445531 E: info@bertinet.com www.bertinet.com

Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, BA2 9BN T: +44 (0)1225 875875 E: enquires@bathspa.ac.uk www.bathspa.ac.uk

The Bertinet Kitchen attracts people from all over the world to join its fun and informative cookery school classes, led by BBC food Champion Richard Bertinet and a host of guest chefs including Atul Kochhar, Angela Hartnett and Valentina Harris. Topics include knife skills, Italian regional cookery, fish & seafood, and a range of internationally recognised baking and pastry courses.

At Bath Spa University we welcome students of all nationalities to join our multicultural community. There's a choice of degree courses, study abroad programmes or summer schools with a strong focus on creativity, culture and enterprise. Many of the university's excellent student performance, exhibitions and events are available for the public to enjoy.

Open Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm Sat 8.30am - 4pm

Entry Prices Adult Child

Komedia

MAP: F4 37 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EP T: +44 (0)845 2938480 E: infobath@komedia.co.uk www.komedia.co.uk/bath

£165 - £925 £35

Open Open all year except bank holidays.

Komedia Bath is an award winning venue presenting the very best in live comedy, music and cinema. Saturday nights play host to the sell out Krater Comedy Club featuring comedy from three top stand-up comics every week. This is followed every Saturday by Motorcity, a refreshing mix of Motown, Soul, and Funk to get you moving. Every last Friday of the month, Komedia hosts the Ministry Of Burlesque followed by a club night. During the week Komedia presents every genre of music from Clare Teal to Roni Size and the best touring comedy acts including Ross Noble, Chris Addison and Lee Nelson. Komedia also has Bath's biggest cinema screen and in partnership with Picturehouse Cinema hosts Little@Komedia film screenings. Inspired by European cabaret theatre, Komedia offers the unique opportunity to enjoy a meal while watching a show. Our Arts Café provides a seasonal menu using only the best locally sourced ingredients. Our Taste of the West award winning food is available at lunchtime and for most comedy, film and cabaret shows. VIP tickets, meal deals and group discounts available. Open See website for show times Arts Café open: Tues - Fri 11am - 4pm Sat 10am - 4pm Sun 11am - 3pm

2 Course Meal See website for menu options Awards: Best Venue in the West 2010 & 2012 The Chortle Live Comedy Awards

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Spas

Spas Ancient and Modern Package

Spas Bath is the ideal place to unwind. Famous for 2000 years for its natural hot springs, the city is shaped by its waters. There is a superb choice of day spas and luxurious spa hotels in Bath and the surrounding area so you have no excuse - it’s time to take a deep breath and prepare to relax.

Enjoy a spa package that spans 2000 years This unique package includes: • A ticket to the Roman Baths • A voucher for a set lunch or Champagne afternoon tea in the Pump Room • A voucher for a 2-hour spa session at Thermae Bath Spa £63.50 per person

Book on 0844 847 5256 visitbath.co.uk/spa-and-wellbeing/spa-package

Neal's Yard Remedies

MAP: F4

7 Northumberland Place, Bath, BA1 5AR T: +44 (0)1225 466944 E: bath@nealsyardremedies.com www.nealsyardremedies.com/bath-store Peaceful treatment rooms offering massage (including holistic, deep-tissue and Thai), facials, aromatherapy, reflexology and many more holistic treatments. Organic skincare, mineral make-up, baby products and natural remedies available from shop. Opening Times: Mon - Sat 9.30am - 5.45pm, Sun 11am - 4pm

Thermae Bath Spa

Britain's only natural thermal Spa. Enjoy the warm, mineral-rich waters which the Celts and Romans discovered over 2,000 years ago.

MAP: F4 39 Hot Bath Street, Bath, BA1 1SJ T: 0844 888 0844 or overseas +44 (0)1225 33 1234 E: reservations@thermaebathspa.com www.thermaebathspa.com

Thermae Bath Spa is a remarkable combination of the best of the historic Spa and the inspiring architecture of the New Royal Bath. Choose from a 2 or 4 hour spa session, which includes the Minerva Bath, an innovative series of aromatic steam rooms and the open-air rooftop pool with spectacular views over the City. Also on offer is a selection of over 50 spa treatments and packages (pre-booking necessary), the Springs Restaurant, the Spa Visitor Centre, Thermae Bath Spa Shop and the stand alone Cross Bath. Our Twilight Package offers an evening at Thermae with a spa session, a light meal and drink in the Springs Restaurant. Available Sun - Fri evenings from 4pm. For more information visit: www.thermaebathspa.com Awards: Good Spa Guide Open Open daily (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day) 9am - 9.30pm (Pools and Steam Rooms close at 9pm)

Entry Prices New Royal Bath (minimum age 16 years) 2-Hour spa session £26 pp 4-Hour spa session £36 pp Twilight Package £42 pp Twilight for Two £80 pp Cross Bath (minimum age 12 years) 1 š Hour spa session £16 pp See website for more information including treatments and spa package prices

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Eating & Drinking

Green Park Brasserie

Eating & Drinking

MAP: E4 40 Green Park Station, Bath, BA1 1JB T: +44 (0)1225 338565 E: andrew@greenparkbrasserie.com www.greenparkbrasserie.com

Open Daily Sun 12pm - 2.45pm Mon 10.30am - 3pm Tues to Sat from 10.30am - 10.30pm, Service 12pm - 2.45pm / 6pm - 9.30pm

2 Course Meal £15.00 - £25.00 pp Previous winners of FSB Award & Bath Life Best Restaurant Awards. Online booking available

Great, fresh local food from organic burgers to breast of pheasant, served in a friendly, vibrant ambience. Live jazz Wednesday to Saturday evenings. Early diner menus, from £9.95 before 7pm. Group menus and private hire available for up to 120.

Bistro La Barrique MAP: E4 41 31 Barton Street, Bath, BA1 1HG T. +44 (0)1225 463861 E. manager.bath @bistrolabarrique.co.uk www.bistrolabarrique.co.uk

A feast for the senses With places to suit every taste and an amazing array of cafés, pubs, bars and restaurants for all palettes, Bath and the surrounding area offers you many memorable dining experiences. From lunch in a country inn to afternoon tea in the beautiful Pump Room.

One of Bath's best loved independent family owned restaurants. Enjoy the very best in French bistro cuisine, with a modern twist, by local award winning French chef 2 Course Meal Open Daily Michel Lemoine, supported by £15.00 - £25.00 pp Mon to Sun an extensive range of fantastic 12pm - 2.30pm wines, all available by the Last orders 22.00 Sun to Thurs glass. Renowned for their Petit (22.30 Fri, Sat). 5.30pm - 10pm Plats. Friendly with an informal Service discretionary Fri to Sat relaxing atmosphere. Floral except group of 6+ 5.30pm - 10.30pm courtyard for 'Al Fresco' dining. Disabled access

Rajpoot MAP: F4 42 4 Argyle Street, Bath, BA2 4BA T: +44 (0)1225 466833 / 464758 E: info@rajpoot.com www.rajpoot.com It is often said by pundits that a visit to Bath is incomplete without dining at this, Bath's jewel in the crown.

Open Daily Lunch 12pm - 2:30pm Evenings: Sun-Thur 6pm - 11pm, Fri-Sat 6pm - 11.30pm ty Prices

3 Course Meal £15.00 - £25.00 pp Best in Britain, Good Food awards, British Curry Awards, Asian Curry Awards.

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Eating & Drinking

Searcy's at The Pump Room

MAP: F4 43 Stall Street, Bath, BA1 1LZ T: +44 (0)1225 444477 E: events.bath@searcys.co.uk www.searcys.co.uk/the-pump-room

For a fabulous dining experience, The Pump Room guarantees stylish and first-class British cuisine with an imaginative modern twist. Most famous for afternoon tea, The Pump Room surely has Bath's most elegant backdrop for enjoying excellent food. Freshly prepared on the premises and cooked to order using local produce and suppliers. Together with his team, our Head Chef, Mark Pearson takes great pride in producing food of an exceptionally high quality. Together they have created a selection of dishes with the emphasis on careful seasoning, subtle flavours and simple garnishes. The Pump Room Restaurant is open daily for morning coffee from 9.30am until 12pm, and lunch from 12pm - 2.30pm. Afternoon tea is served between 2.30pm and 5pm, last orders 4pm. Please ring 01225 444477 to make a reservation for lunch or tea Mondays - Fridays or book online. Please note, that we operate a queuing system on Saturdays and Sundays.

Open

2 Course Meal

Open everyday 9.30am - 5pm

£15.00 - £25.00 pp

Searcy's at The Roman Baths Kitchen

Neighbouring the famous Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths Kitchen is a stunning Georgian townhouse, lovingly transformed into a contemporary eatery celebrating the finest of West Country produce.

MAP: F4 44 11-12 Abbey Church Yard, Bath, BA1 1LY T: +44 (0)1225 477877 E: rbk@searcys.co.uk www.searcys.co.uk/roman-baths-kitchen

The Roman Baths Kitchen is a partnership between Bath & North East Somerset Council and prestigious caterer Searcys' in order to cater for visitors to the Roman Baths and local residents alike, with an eye to the needs of families in particular. It opens daily from 8.30am serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, aiming to be many things to many people - whether you are wanting to refuel, relax or simply indulge. The ground floor Deli provides visitors with quick, tasty food from a selection of freshly prepared Sandwiches, a lunch and snack menu, gourmet coffees and homemade cakes and pastries, all prepared to order by Searcys' highly trained team. A café by day with a 'hustle and bustle'atmosphere the Deli transforms into a social hub in the evening. Upstairs is a bistro-style restaurant with plenty of character and a warm, friendly team. The all day menu and seasoned specials showcase the West Country's unrivalled produce through traditional dishes with a modern twist. The outside seating area is perfect for watching the world go by whilst soaking up the beautiful, historic views of Bath and ideal for meeting up prior to a visit to the Roman Baths opposite.

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Open

2 Course Meal

Open everyday 8.30am - 11pm

£15.00 - £25.00 pp

Eating & Drinking

Hall And Woodhouse

MAP: E3 45 1 Old King Street, Bath, BA1 2JW T: +44 (0)1225 469259 E: bath@hall-woodhouse.co.uk www.hall-woodhousebath.co.uk

"The talk of the town" - Sunday Mail "Hall & Woodhouse" is a spectacular pub restaurant from the 235 year old, Dorset brewers of Badger Ales. Located in the heart of Bath at 1 Old King Street - a former auction house - the venue is simply stunning and was judged by the Sunday Mail to be one of the 6 must-see venues when visiting Bath - they described it as "the talk of the town". A spiralling staircase leads upwards from the ground floor Bar, to the first floor Dining Room and onto the Roof Terrace bar (unique in Bath).

Open

2 Course Meal

Mon - Thurs 8am - 11pm Fri 8am - 12pm Sat 9am - 12pm Sun 9am - 10pm

ÂŁ15.00 - ÂŁ25.00 pp

The different areas, ranged over 4 floors, evoke a country home and provide links back to the brewery in Blandford Forum, from the copper bar, potting shed, pantry and common room on the ground floor to the dining room and then roof terrace bar above. Hall & Woodhouse caters for all eating and drinking occasions from breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee and cakes to early and late dinners - with an emphasis on British products, attention to detail and a touch of theatre. The cuisine is straightforward and familiar not elaborate and experimental - a British interpretation of the Bistro and Brasserie concept - a large everyday eating house not an elaborate restaurant.

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Eating & Drinking

Sub 13

MAP: E3 46 4 Edgar Buildings, George Street, Bath, BA1 2EE T: +44 (0)1225 466667 E: drinks@sub13.net www.sub13.net

"The best cocktails in town" The Times "Bath's best cocktail bar" The Telegraph "The best drinks in Bath" Worlds Best Bars Since opening in 2003, Sub 13 has evolved into the number one cocktail bar in Bath, serving our delicious cocktails to locals and visitors alike. Set in the heart of the city, in a series of gorgeous vaulted rooms surrounding the main bar area, handsomely decorated with sweeping leather booths and subdued lighting, it is the perfect place for a quiet drink or a party. Enjoy a glass of Champagne in our Perrier-Jouët Lounge, or relax in our large, heated and covered garden. And don't forget a selection of our cocktails are 2-for-1 every day between 5pm and 8pm.

Open Mon - Thurs 5pm - 12am Fri 5pm - 2am Sat 5pm - 3am

The Mint Room

The Mint Room is a restaurant where Indian tradition and modernity go hand in hand. It's a combination that ensures you get the best flavours partnered with a contemporary sensibility.

MAP: D4 47 Longmead Gospel Hall, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3EB T: +44 (0)1225 446656 E: info@themintroom.co.uk www.themintroom.co.uk

Luthfur Rahman and his brother Moe are highly experienced restauranteur's within the South West with several well respected restaurants, The Mint Room being their flagship. Our head chef Mamrej Khan, is supremely talented and heads a kitchen team that knows everything there is to know about. Awards: 'Bath Good Food Awards' Best Indian restaurant 2012 Winner, Best Newcomer Spice Restaurant South West 2012 British Curry Awards Pat Chapman Good Curry Guide 2013 Michelin Guide 2013

Open Open everyday Lunch: 12pm - 2.30pm Evening: 6pm - 11pm

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2 Course Meal £15.00 - £25.00 pp

Eating & Drinking

The Chequers

MAP: E3 48 50 Rivers Street, Bath, BA1 2QA T: +44 (0)1225 360017 E: info@thechequersbath.com www.thechequersbath.com

The Chequers is a beautifully restored gastropub on Rivers Street that's been serving customers since 1776. Offering a slice of local living to visitors from out of town, The Chequers is an elegant escape from the city's bustle and is only a short walk from The Circus and The Royal Crescent. At The Chequers you can enjoy great tasting, award winning food in a friendly pub atmosphere. Its reputation for great food & service has made it a firm favourite with Bathonians - it's where Bath residents 'in the know' go. Their growing reputation for food saw inclusions in The Michelin Guide and the award of an AA rosette in 2012. All food is home cooked on the premises using the best local produce and the frequently changing menu features tempting pub classics and inventive British cooking at its best. Their Sunday lunches are the stuff of legend! The pub also boasts an extensive wine list. The Chequers can get busy, so booking is recommended.

Marlborough Tavern

AA GASTRO PUB OF THE YEAR 2009, 2010 & 2011 - BATH LIFE AWARDS MAP: D2 49 35 Marlborough Buildings, Bath, BA1 2LY T: +44 (0)1225 423731 E: info@marlborough-tavern.com www.marlborough-tavern.com

Open

2 Course Meal

Mon-Thurs 12pm-11pm Fri & Sat: 12pm-12am Sun: 12pm-10pm

£15.00 - £25.00 pp Advance booking advisable

Situated around the corner from The Royal Crescent, The Marlborough Tavern combines the atmosphere of a local pub with the food quality you'd expect of a top restaurant. Two AA rosettes, a clutch of local & national awards plus inclusions in The Michelin Guide and Good Food Guide bear testimony to the quality of both food and service. It's no wonder they've won the Bath Gastropub of the Year title more than any other. Food is essentially, though not lavishly English in character and takes advantage of locally sourced produce wherever possible. The lunchtime menu features a range of lighter dishes and sharing plates plus some traditional pub classics - and the Sunday roasts are legendary. Their food reputation is matched by their service always friendly and attentive without being intrusive. They have an extensive wine list and selection of local ales & ciders - and they can mix a mean cocktail too. Outside they boast what is arguably Bath's finest pub garden; a walled courtyard space, that's perfect for summertime lunching and drinking.

Open

2 Course Meal

Mon-Thurs 12pm-11pm Fri & Sat 12pm-12am Sun 12pm-10pm

£15.00 - £25.00 pp Advance booking advisable

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Eating & Drinking

The Eastern Eye

Thai Balcony

MAP: F4 50

MAP: E4 53

Open Daily Mon to Fri 12pm - 2.30pm and 6pm - 11.30pm Sat and Sun: 12pm - 11.30pm ty Prices

2 Course Meal Sun to Wed £12.95

8a Quiet Street, Bath, BA1 2JS T. +44 (0) 1225 422323 / 466401 E. info@easterneye.com www.easterneye.com

1 Seven Dials, Saw Close, Bath, BA1 1EN T: +44 (0)1225 444450 www.thai-balcony.co.uk

The Mahal of exquisite Indian cuisine with one of the city»s most impressive Georgian interiors. Internationally renowned for excellence. With the capacity to seat over 170 diners, a perfect choice for every occasion.

Situated in the heart of the city. This is the perfect place for a quick working lunch or for a relaxing bite after a long hard day. We serve the finest Thai cuisine and our highly experienced chefs and staff look forward to welcoming you with genuine Thai hospitality.

Les Routiers Restaurant of the Year 2011, Highly commended Lunchtime for Best Indian Restaurant in The 3 course meal £8.50 South West of England Awarded 12pm - 2.30pm by Asian Curry Awards 2011 & 2012 and Restaurant of the Year English Curry Awards 2011

2 Course Meal £15.00 - £25.00 pp

Open Daily Every day 12pm - 3pm, 6pm - 11pm ty Prices

The Cork

Nonna's Italian Restaurant

MAP: E4 51

39 Gay Street, Bath, BA1 2NT T: +44 (0)1225 427919 E: lauralicata@hotmail.com www.nonnasitalianrestaurant.co.uk 11-12 Westgate Buildings Bath, BA1 1EB T: +44 (0)1225 333582 E: info@thecork.co.uk www.thecork.co.uk

Open Daily Mon to Wed 12pm - 12am Thur to Sat 12pm - 1am Sun 12pm - 11pm ty Prices

2 Course Meal £12.00 - £16.00pp

Classic pub on one floor, contemporary bar on the other with a great heated outside terrace. Real ales, wines and ciders. Cocktails. Home cooked British cuisine. Teas & coffee. Free Wi-Fi. Late night DJs. Sunday fun pub quiz. Table & party space reservations..

MAP: E3 54

Enjoy homemade pasta, freshly-made pizza and traditional meat/fish dishes at this independent Italian restaurant which combines authentic Italian cooking, friendly service and affordable prices for an unforgettable experience. Opening times: Mon - Sat 12pm - 10.30pm. Sun 12pm - 10.00pm. Prices: £15 - £25 for a two course meal. Lunchtime: £9.95 2 course set lunch

The Pig and Fiddle

MAP: F3 55

2 Saracen Street, Bath, BA1 5BR T: +44 (0)1225 460868 E: pigandfiddle@butcombe.com www.pigandfiddle.butcombe.com

Aió Sardinia Restaurant & Bar MAP: F3 52

Popular, friendly city centre pub serving up a range of local ales, live music, cider and good locally sourced food. Winner of Bath in Bloom 'Best Pub and Garden' 2011. Opening times: Mon - Sat 11am - 11.30pm. Sun 12pm - 10.30pm. Food served 12pm - 7.30pm weekdays, 12pm - 6pm weekends. Prices: Under £15 for a two course meal.

Wi-Fi 7 Edgar Buildings, George Street, Bath, BA1 2EE T: +44 (0)1225 443900 E: info@aiorestaurant.co.uk www.aiorestaurant.co.uk

Open Daily 7 days a week, all day. Lunch 12pm - 2.30pm Dinner 5.30pm -10.30pm (except sun 10pm) Sat & Sun all day

2 Course Meal £15.00 - £25.00 pp Winner of the Bath Good Food Awards 2012

The first and only Italian restaurant in Bath specialised in Sardinian cuisine. Expect to enjoy fresh, simple flavours with excellent locally sourced quality ingredients. Chargrilled calamari, rib of beef on the bone, sea urchin linguine, homemade ravoli are some of our specialities. Early dinner from £7.95.

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Yum Yum Thai

MAP: E4 56

17 Kingsmead Square, Bath, BA1 2AE T: +44 (0)1225 445253 www.yumyumthai.com Free range chicken, lots of vegetarian options, organic wines and all food free of msg. Light and informal surrounding. Takeaway available Opening times: 12pm - 2:30pm lunch, 17:30 - 10.30pm dinner. 7 days a week. 2 course meal: £15 - £25 per person.

Eating & Drinking

The Hare & Hounds

The Hare & Hounds enjoys a stunning location sitting high on Lansdown Hill overlooking the Bath countryside. The views are unarguably the best in Bath and draw visitors from near and far. Thankfully the pub offers food and service to match the location.

MAP: E1 57 Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 5TJ T: +44 (0)1225 482682 E: info@hareandhoundsbath.com www.hareandhoundsbath.com

Open from 9am every morning for breakfast, even before lunch is served there is a busy atmosphere with locals and visitors meeting for coffee and pastries. All the food is home cooked, seasonal fayre that ticks the box whether you're after a simple bite or three course dinner. The Hare and Hounds serves food all day, seven days a week. On summer days, customers can enjoy lunch on the large terrace; on winter evenings, the open fire creates a cosy atmosphere and the attentive but relaxed service really shines. The Hare and Hounds sits only a mile from town but feels like a world away in blissfully peaceful countryside. Its location is perfect for visitors heading to or from the M4 motorway to the north of Bath. You may come for the views but you'll stay for the friendly service and fabulous food.

Open Mon-Thurs 9am-11pm Fri & Sat: 9am-12am Sun: 9am-10pm

2 Course Meal £15.00 - £25.00 pp Advance booking advisable

The Westgate

Situated in the bustling centre, not 110 metres from the famous Baths, The Westgate is a lively meeting place with a twist on a traditional pub, a chilled sanctuary during the day in which to unwind and a buzzing destination at night for drinks with friends.

MAP: F4 58 38 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EL T: +44 (0)1225 461642 E: thewestgate@me.com

The Westgate pub itself has a long recorded history dating back to 1611, where it was one of the original coaching inns. Although many changes have obviously taken place, the charm (and the ghost) remains, making it a firm favourite with both locals and visitors to the city, all whom enjoy the outstanding reputation along with the welcomed eclectic mix of funiture, large sofas and warm lighting that add to the already relaxed oasis. Full menu available all day, along with real cider and award winning ales - come and enjoy, you won't be disappointed.

Open Mon - Thurs: 9am - 11pm Fri - Sat: 9am - 1am Sun: 11am - 11pm

2 Course Meal £15.00 - £25.00 pp

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Eating & Drinking

Demuths Vegetarian Restaurant

MAP: F4 59

The Jazz Café

MAP: E4 61

2 North Parade Passage, Bath, BA1 1NX T: +44 (0)1225 446059 E: reservations@demuths.co.uk www.demuths.co.uk

1 Kingsmead Street, Bath, BA1 2AA T: +44 (0)1225 329002 E: ch@bathjazzcafe.co.uk www.bathjazzcafe.co.uk

Only 200m from Bath Abbey, eating at Demuths is a unique dining experience emphasising fresh flavours and local produce.

Friendly individual licensed café in Kingsmead Square, serving fantastic English breakfasts, lunches, snacks and cream teas daily.

Opening Times: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 9.30pm. Sat 11.30am - 3.30pm, 5.00pm - 10pm. Sun 12pm - 3pm, 5pm - 9.30pm.

Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 8.30am - 5pm, Sunday 10.30am - 4pm. 2 course Meal: Under £15 per person.

2 course meal: £15 - £25 per person.

Tilleys Bistro

MAP: F4 60

Seafoods

MAP: E4 62

3 North Parade Passage, Bath, BA1 1NX T: +44 (0)1225 484200 E: dmott@tilleysbistro.co.uk www.tilleysbistro.co.uk

38 Kingsmead Square, Bath, BA1 2AA T: +44 (0)1225 465190 E: seafoods@btconnect.com www.fishandchipsbath.com

Family run bistro established 1983. French, English and Mediterranean cuisine.

If you want to experience something truly British you must try the award-winning Seafoods Fish & Chip restaurant. Enjoy our prime quality fish, freshly cooked to order. We take pride in sourcing only the finest local and seasonal produce. Voted as one of the Top 5 Fish and Chip shops in the South West of the UK. Opening times: Mon - Wed 11.30am - 9pm, Thurs - Sat 11.30am - 10pm, Sun 12pm to 7 pm. Prices: Under £15.00 per person.

Opening times: Mon - Sat 12pm - 2.30pm, 6.00pm - 10.30pm. Sun 6.00pm - 9.00pm. Lunch and early dinner menu 2 course £13.50 per person. Evening tapas style menu or main courses from £11.00 per person.

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Shopping Retail therapy Bath offers an exciting and vibrant shopping experience. With a huge variety of small independent shops and stylish boutiques alongside the familiar big name stores, you will be spoilt for choice. The city centre is compact and easily walkable with grand Georgian streets and picturesque passageways to explore.

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Shopping

Jollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, A House of Fraser Store

MAP: F3 63 13 Milsom Street, Bath, BA1 1DD T: +44 (0)1225 786 900 / 0844 800 3704 E: bath@hof.co.uk www.houseoffraser.co.uk

Jolly's, a House of Fraser department store, is renowned for its selection of designer brands, famous labels and high street names. From British and European names to international fashion labels and cosmetics brands, Jolly's is at the forefront of Bath's fashion, offering the latest designs in womenswear, menswear, beauty and home. Established in 1831, Jolly's is one of the United Kingdom's oldest department stores and is known throughout Bath for its quality and service. The department store is steeped in history and in 1943 Queen Mary appointed the store, known then as Jolly and Son, as 'Silk Mercers to Her Majesty'. Queen Mary regularly visited Jolly and Son to buy her silk, where she had her own private fitting room which was exclusively designed for Her Majesty. Queen Mary's fitting room can still be visited today which still has many of the original designs and features. For non EU customers, Jolly's offers a hassle free and easy way to shop tax free and to save money in Bath. Most goods purchased in the UK include a sales tax (VAT) which non EU residents are entitled to reclaim when leaving the country. Ask the Jolly's' sales advisor to print a Premier Tax Free Shopping Form, along with the goods receipt which will detail all tax free purchases making the claim process much quicker and easier. Open

Mon - Fri Sat Sun

From 9.30am From 9am From 10.30am

*Opening and closing times may be subject to change.

E.P. Mallory & Son Ltd

MAP: F4 64 1 - 5 Bridge Street, Bath, BA2 4AP T: +44 (0)1225 788800 E: mail@mallory-jewellers.com www.mallory-jewellers.com

Mallory celebrates over four generations, 110 years of heritage and tradition, having been established in 1898. The company has evolved to become a true destination experience. A dedicated watch room extolls international Swiss brands such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, Omega and many others. There is also an extensive collection of pre-owned watches. Jewellery is the original heart of the business and as well as having its own workshops to design and produce bespoke jewellery it carries international collections from Chopard, Mikimoto, Marc Bicego as well as many other exclusive names. Within the shop there are two extensive floors offering luxury accessories including Mont Blanc, Dunhill, Longchamp and Lalique together with Bacarrat jewellery. There is bound to be something within this emporium to fulfil all ones desires. We are pleased to offer tax free shopping to non EU residents and have the facility to accept most major payment methods including the CUP card.

Open

Mon - Fri Sat

9.30am - 5.15pm 9.30am - 5.30pm

Closed Sunday except for two Sundays before Christmas

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Shopping

The Corridor

One of the world's oldest retail arcades, The Corridor in Bath was designed and built by Henry Goodridge and opened its doors on 12 October 1825. This prominent retail site is situated in the heart of Bath and benefits from Bath's World Heritage Site Status.

MAP: F4 65 The Corridor, Bath, BA1 5AP

The Grade II listed, enclosed arcade, plays host to a mix of independent and national retailers.  Uttam Boutique (London)  The Jeans Boutique  Tee Shirt Print  Hush Puppies  Sebago  Tie Rack  Tigi  Whistlefish Gallery  Weird Fish  Vizion Hair Salon  Freespirit  Which Watch  Superdry  Running Bath  Leonidas  Sanbei  Multiserve  Cornish Bakehouse

Open

Open 7 days a week 9am - 6pm

Highgrove Shop

Highgrove The Private Home of HRH The Prince of Wales. The Highgrove Shop offers a unique range of organic foods and quality lifestyle products for the home and garden.

MAP: F3 66 38 Milsom Street, Bath, BA1 1DN T: +44 (0)1225 445125 E: customerservices@highgroveshop.com www.highgroveshop.com

Inspired by the beautiful organic Gardens at Highgrove and the wide ranging interests of HRH The Prince of Wales, the majority of our products are created exclusively for Highgrove Shops by skilled artisan craftsmen. HRH The Prince of Wales has long believed that business can be successful while also serving wider social and environmental interests and, to put this idea into practical action, he established Highgrove Enterprises, which donates all profits to The Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation.

Open

Mon to Sat 9.30 am - 5.30 pm Sunday 10.30 am - 5.00 pm Bank Holidays 10.30 am - 4.30 pm

ALL PROFITS FROM THE SALE OF THIS All profits from the sale of Highgrove PRODUCT ARE PAID TO THE PRINCE OF products and events are paid to WALES’S CHARITABLE FOUNDATION The Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation.

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Shopping

Kilver Court Designer Village

MAP: B6 67 Kilver Street, Shepton Mallet Somerset, BA4 5NF T: +44 (0)1749 340410 www.kilvercourt.com

A unique retail leisure destination situated in the heart of the Mendips, housing an exclusive designer lifestyle shopping experience. Outlets include Jack Wills, Toast, LK Bennett, Hawick Cashmere and Jane Clayton Interiors offering everything from fashion, accessories, gifts, and home interiors. Our Emporium houses a great edit of the best fashion and lifestyle designer brands including Orla Kiely, Crumpet, Margaret Howell, Karen Cole, Richard James, Mackintosh and more. With exclusive discounts of up to 60% off RRP, Kilver Court is the perfect bargain hunters day out! Kilver Court mixes fabulous discount designer shopping with breathtaking Secret Gardens, Sharpham Park Gift Shop, the Harlequin CafĂŠ and a stunning Wedding & Events venue. Open seven days a week, the perfect place to shop, relax, dine for both locals and visitors to Somerset.

Open

Mon - Sat Sunday

Timber-Treasures

MAP: F4 68 5 Abbey Green, Bath, BA1 1NW T: +44 (0)1225 443747 E: sales@timber-treasures.co.uk www.timber-treasures.co.uk

9.30am - 5.30pm 10am - 5pm

Visit the picture postcard square of Abbey Green, a short step from the Roman Baths Museum. Frequently used as a film set the Square has few reminders of the modern world. The buildings and the beautiful tree are much the same as they were when a young Jane Austen wandered past them in the 1800s. Nestling under the tree in the far corner of the Square is TimberTreasures. Everything it sells is handmade in or from wood. It is a locally-owned family business and offers high quality service helping customers browse the beautiful range of gifts, carvings, kitchen and garden ware all at very reasonable prices. Many gifts are designed by the owner. He still makes some of the gifts himself (if you get lucky you'll even find the ones he signs or brands). Even more of his ideas are outsourced to local and foreign artisans which helps give the shop its fascinating appeal. If you like the smell, touch and look of wood walk under the big tree into the shop â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you'll love it! Visit us online at www.timber-treasures.co.uk

Open

Mon to Fri Saturday Sunday

10.00 am - 5.00 pm 9.30 am - 5.30 pm 11.00 am - 4.00 pm

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Shopping

Fudge Factory

The Fudge Factory is a family run independent specialist confectioner, located in Abbey Green for over 17 years. Owners Mark and Maureen Lechmere met each other in San Francisco, where Maureen was running her own fudge shop. They married and moved to Bath to set up this unique confectioner where you can watch everything being made on the premises.

MAP: F4 69 6 Church Street, Bath, BA1 1NL T: +44 (0)1225 425714 E: mark@sanfranciscofudge.co.uk www.sanfranciscofudge.co.uk

We hand make all our fudge, tablet, honeycomb, and caramel apples, using British, locally sourced natural ingredients. Visit our shop which is just across the road from Bath Abbey where you can sample our delicious handmade fudge, and relax with a freshly made cappuccino on our terrace. For more information visit: www.sanfranciscofudge.co.uk

Open

Open everyday 9am - 6pm

Finding Accommodation To make a booking call our personal booking service on 0844 847 5256 or check availability and book online at visitbath.co.uk. All accommodation in this guide has been quality assessed by either VisitEngland, Visit Bath or the AA. Each establishment has been given a unique number, this number marks there location on the city or area map.

Ratings Made Easy Simple, practical, no frills Well presented and well run Good level of quality & comfort Excellent Standard throughout Exceptional with a degree of luxury

Places to stay symbols Green Tourism Business Scheme Award Short break option Credit card facilities Private off street parking Special diets provided by prior arrangement Dogs accepted by arrangement Children welcome: Minimum age ____ Conference facilities for 20 persons or more Spa Spa Special holiday package of 3 days or more over Christmas / New Year Wi-Fi Wireless internet / network connection Weekends / off season midweek bookings accepted Outdoor swimming pool Indoor swimming pool Games room e Open fire / log burner Dishwasher Clothes washing machine (or laundrette) & drying facilities

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DVD Player CD Player Caravan admitted Motor caravans admitted Tents admitted Parking space next to unit Showers Foodshop on site Laundrette Children’s facilities / activities Prior booking recommended in summer

Attractions

Children’s facilities / activities Parking Accept groups Picnic area Shop Café / restaurant Credit cards accepted Open all year Guidedogs accepted Facilities for visually impaired Facilities for hearing impaired

Advance booking advisable Vegetarian menu Licensed Parties accepted by arrangement Bring your own drinks Children’s facilities Live evening entertainment Credit cards accepted Guidedogs accepted Facilities for visually impaired Facilities for hearing impaired

Other Businesses

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Hotels

The Bath Priory Hotel, Restaurant & Spa

Hotels

VE ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ GOLD AWARD, AA ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MAP: B2 70

Weston Road, Bath, BA1 2XT T: +44 (0)1225 331922 E: mail@thebathpriory.co.uk www.thebathpriory.co.uk Set in 4 arces of gardens the hotel is a short stroll from central Bath. Boasting a Michelin starred restaurant, Executive Chef Sam Moody's modern European cuisine is inspirational. The Garden Spa offers indoor and outdoor heated pools, sauna, steam pod, gym and beauty treatments. An ideal venue for weddings, business and pure relaxation. Rooms (33) Rates Twin / Double x 27 Suites x 6

from £210 to £440 from £450 to £1200

South West Tourism Gold Awards 2011-2012. Relais & Chateau Garden Trophy 2012, Four Awards at the Bath Good Food Awards.

Spa Wi-Fi

Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel AA ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MAP: H3 71

At your service Bath is a world-class city in so many ways and the quality of hotel accommodation is no exception. Whether you want elegant luxury or a modest place to stay, Bath and the surrounding area is sure to meet your needs. Sydney Road, Bath, BA2 6JF T: 0844 879 9106, +44 1225 444424 overseas E: sales.bathspa@macdonald-hotels.co.uk www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/bathspa An elegant Georgian mansion steeped in history and set within seven acres of landscaped gardens. With 129 elegant comfortable rooms and suites in the hotel and the Imperial Suites private residence. Fine dining, a luxury spa, car parking for 160 and we are only a 10 minute walk from the city centre. Rooms (129)

Rates

Twin / Double

from £145 to £315

All rooms en-suite.

Spa Wi-Fi

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Hotels

Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa

The Royal Crescent Hotel

VE ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ GOLD AWARD AA ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

AA ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

MAP: E2 72

MAP: E3 75 Colerne, Nr Chippenham, Wilts, SN14 8AZ T: +44 (0)1225 742777 E: reservations@lucknampark.co.uk www.lucknampark.co.uk

Magni–cent Palladian mansion just 6 miles from Bath. Set within a private 500 acre estate. Lucknam Park offers 42 elegant bedrooms and suites, award winning spa, a unique equestrian Rooms (42) Rates centre, contemporary and stylish Single from £345 to £1170 dining in The Brasserie and a truly Twin / Double x 42 from £345 to £1170 gourmet experience in The Park. Suites x 13 from £760 to £1170 A fabulous new cookery school Family/interconnecting rooms available. which opened in November 2012 1 MIchelin star. Price excludes breakfast. and a Well Being centre to open Spring 2013 to compliment the spa. Spa Wi-Fi

16 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LS T: 44 (0)1225 823333 E: info@royalcrescent.co.uk www.royalcrescent.co.uk

Rooms (45)

Rates

Single Double / Twin x 45 Family

from £199 to £345 from £199 to £345 from £299 to £935

The luxurious Royal Crescent Hotel belongs to the prestigious Relais Chateaux collection. Beyond the discreet Grade 1 listed façade lies tranquil gardens, gourmet Dower House Restaurant and exclusive Spa.

Price includes VAT and Full English Breakfast. All rooms en-suite.

Spa Wi-Fi

Ston Easton Park

Francis Hotel Bath - MGallery Collection

AA ★ ★ ★ ★

MAP: B5 73

MAP: E4

Ston Easton, Somerset, BA3 4DF T: +44 (0)1761 241631 E: info@stoneaston.co.uk www.stoneaston.co.uk

Rooms (22) Twin / Double x 22 Family

Log –res burn in stately living rooms overlooking stunning gardens and parkland. Award winning cuisine graces the restaurant and skilled staff attend to your every need. Individually designed, newly refurbished bedrooms offer every comfort. There is little that can compare with the well preserved classicism of Ston Easton Park.

Rates from £150 to £430 from £220 to £600

Wi-Fi

Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HH T: +44 (0)1225 424105 E: h6636@accor.com www.mercure.com The Francis Hotel has been restored to its former glory following a £6 million refurbishment. In the heart of the historic city of Bath, this Regency style townhouse hotel, a member of the MGallery Collection boasts 98 individullay Rooms (98) Rates designed bedrooms, many with Single x 1 from £139 to £209 four poster beds and views over Twin / Double x 25/72 from £139 to £244 the city. Our stylish bar and Family x 15 from £174 to £244 lounge offer a haven of tranquility after a day exploring the many Price is room only. Wi-Fi on request. attractions of this World Heritage city. Enjoy dining in Brasserie Blanc that adjoins the hotel. SB Wi-Fi

Combe Grove Manor

The Queensberry Hotel

AA ★ ★ ★ ★

AA ★ ★ ★

MAP: D4 74

MAP: E3 77

GTBS: SILVER AWARD

Brassknocker Hill, Monkton Combe, Bath BA2 7HU T: +44 (0)1225 834644 E: combegrovemanor.reception @pumahotels.co.uk www.pumahotels.co.uk

Rooms (42)

Rates

Twin / Double x 20 Family x 11 Deluxe Double x 9

from £70 to £165 from £100 to £195 from £145 to £240

Combe Grove Manor Hotel is perfectly located for holidays and short breaks in Bath and Somerset. The hotel has excellent leisure facilities and sits nestled in 69 acres of private gardens and woodland with breathtaking views.

All rooms ensuite. Breakfast charged at £14.95 per person per day. . Spa Wi-Fi

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4-7 Russel Street, Bath, BA1 2QF T: +44 (0)1225 447928 E: reservations@thequeensberry. co.uk www.thequeensberry.co.uk

Rooms (29)

Rates

Single Twin / Double Family

from £130 to £195 from £135 to £255 from £195 to £390

Roll-away beds available for families. All rooms en-suite.

Wi-Fi

The Queensberry is located two minutes walk from the city centre in a quiet residential street adjacent to the Assembly Rooms, offering contemporary comfort in period Georgian town houses. The Olive Tree is an award-winning restaurant serving modern British cuisine.

Hotels

Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf resort AA ★ ★ ★ ★

MAP: F2 78 Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9PQ T: +44 (0)1249 822228 E: resort@bowood.org www.bowood-hotel.co.uk

This 43 bedroom luxury hotel and spa is hidden in 2000 acres of rolling 'Capability' Brown parkland on the Bowood Estate. The hotel, adjacent to the championship golf course, offers six luxury suites among its bedroom inventory, a stunning 64 seat restaurant and bar, and lounges featuring wood burning –res. Each of the rooms have been personally designed by the Marchioness of Landsdowne, to the highest standards, providing an English Country house —avour, translated in a contemporary style with modern details. All bedrooms incorporate plasma screen televisions, internet access and Wi-Fi. The spa, boasts an in–nity swimming pool, gym, rock sauna, crystal steam room and aromatherapy showers. A range of beauty and health treatments are also available. A dinner, bed & breakfast stay includes, spa use, a round of golf and entrance to Bowood House & Gardens. (During the opening season).

Rooms (43)

Rates

Single

from £120 to £200

Double / Twin x 37

from £130 to £210

Family x 6

from £230 to £310

prices (inc. VAT)

Price includes breakfast. All rooms en-suite. Spa Wi-Fi

The Royal Hotel VE ★ ★ ★

MAP: F5 79 Manvers Street, Bath, BA1 1JP T: +44 (0)1225 463134 E: info@royalhotelbath.co.uk www.royalhotelbath.co.uk

Designed by Brunel, visited by Queen Victoria, over 150 years of history, now lovingly restored, refurbished and redecorated. City centre location, close to railway station and within walking distance of The Roman Baths, Pump Room, Abbey, Royal Crescent etc. Stylish air conditioned bar and brasserie style restaurant. Excellent menu based on freshly cooked food, including a wide choice of grills with superb steaks, using only locally farmed prime matured beef. Both –xed price and a la carte menus, which represent exceptional value. Short breaks promotions throughout the year √ 3 course dinner, bed and full English breakfast from only £55 per person. Excellent Spa Break offers - please visit website for full details. Open for Christmas holidays.

Rooms (34)

Rates

Single x 2

from £70 to £80

Double / Twin x 26

from £120 to £155

Family x 6

from £170 to £190

Four poster x 2

from £140 to £190

prices (inc. VAT)

Price includes full English breakfast. All rooms en-suite. Wi-Fi

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Hotels

Hilton Bath City VE ACCREDITED HOTEL

MAP: F3 80 Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BJ T: +44 (0)1225 463411 E: events.bathl@hilton.com www.hilton.com/bathcity

Hilton Bath City is located right in the heart of this beautiful Georgian city with a wealth of tourist attractions on its doorstep. Boasting 173 newly refurbished bedrooms and offering a variety of room types including 4 contemporary suites, Hilton Bath City is ideal for both business and leisure. All of our rooms are fully air conditioned and all are equipped with modern amenities such as high speed wireless internet access, 32 inch plasma screen televisions and tea & coffee making facilities. Sit back and relax in our newly refurbished French Themed "Atelier" Restaurant overlooking the River Avon and the famous Pulteney Bridge or work out in the Fitness by Precor gym. Whatever your reason for visiting Bath - choose to compliment your stay with Hilton.

Wi-Fi

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Rooms (173)

Rates

Single

from £102 to £199

Double / Twin x 167

from £112 to £209

Family x 6

from £162 to £224

Price includes Breakfast.

prices (inc. VAT)

Hotels

Best Western Leigh Park Country House Hotel & Vineyard VE ★ ★ ★

MAP: E4 81 Leigh Road West, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2RA T: +44 (0)1225 864885 E: info@leighparkhotel.eclipse.co.uk www.leighparkhotel.co.uk

A traditional Georgian country house hotel set in 5 acres of grounds with its own walled garden and vineyard. It is a relaxing, informal venue, just a short distance from the city of Bath. The superbly appointed Vine conservatoire Restaurant overlooks the Wiltshire Downs and offers both traditional English and International cuisine using locally sourced produce together with fruit and vegetables from the walled garden. The Hotel has its very own vineyard producing a quality white wine unique to the region and only available in the restaurant. With both deluxe and standard bedrooms the Leigh Park is a perfect venue for that special occasion. Wedding receptions and civil marriages a speciality. Full conference and banqueting facilities.

Rooms (38)

Rates

Single

from £88 to £98

Double / Twin x 32

from £120 to £150

Family x 6

from £135 to £155

prices (inc. VAT)

Price includes Full English Breakfast. Wi-Fi

Best Western Limpley Stoke Hotel VE ★ ★ ★

MAP: D4 82 Limpley Stoke, Bath, BA2 7FZ T: +44 (0) 1225 723333 E: info@limpleystokehotel.eclipse.co.uk www.limpleystokehotel.co.uk

Bath's Country Hotel - a traditional Georgian country house hotel, set in 3 acres of private gardens on the outskirts of Bath, with its own Village Inn at the bottom of the drive. The Limpley Stoke Hotel occupies a delightful village setting with stunning views across the Avon Valley in an area of outstanding natural beauty. With 64 superbly appointed and individually designed bedrooms, relaxing lounges and renowed restaurant specialising in traditional English cuisine together with superb West Country hospitality the hotel offers guests a truly relaxing and memorable stay. Convenient for Stonehenge, Salisbury, Wells and the Cotswolds. The hotel combines well appointed accommodation with friendly and efficient service. Wedding receptions and civil ceremonies at this superb venue create a most memorable day. Complimentary wireless broadband access throughout the hotel.

Rooms (64)

Rates

Single x 1

from £75 to £95

Double / Twin x 62

from £75 to £125

Family x 5

from £85 to £125

prices (inc. VAT)

Price includes Full English Breakfast. Wi-Fi

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Hotels

Haringtons Hotel

Best Western Abbey Hotel

AA ★ ★ ★ breakfast award

AA ★ ★ ★

MAP: E4 83

MAP: F4 84

8-10 Queen Street, Bath, BA1 1HE T: +44 (0)1225 461728 E: post@haringtonshotel.co.uk www.haringtonshotel.co.uk

1-3 North Parade, Bath, BA1 1LF T: +44 (0)1225 461603 E: reception@abbeyhotelbath.co.uk www.abbeyhotelbath.co.uk

Privately owned hotel and apartments offering affordable boutique accommodation with off-site parking, gastronomic breakfast, modern rooms and facilities, bar, coffee lounge with friendly informative staff. Newly installed hot tub in private courtyard. All within a Georgian town house, in a prime city centre location seconds away from major attractions and restaurants.

A brilliantly located hotel in the heart of Bath, moments from The Roman Baths, Thermea Spa, shops and theatre, and with 60 comfortable en-suite rooms, The Abbey is the perfect base for business and leisure visits to Bath. The awardwinning Allium Brasserie serves all day from 12 until 9pm.

Rooms (13)

Rates

Single Twin / Double x 10 Family x 3

from £75 to £170 from £80 to £170 from £100 to £225

Rates from £85 from £110 from £140

All rooms en-suite.

Price includes breakfast. All rooms en-suite.

Wi-Fi

Rooms (6) Single x 13 Twin / Double x 39 Family x 8

The Old Manor Hotel

Wi-Fi

Awaiting Grading

Bath is beautiful and busy too, so escape the hustle and bustle and stay at the Old Manor Hotel. With plentiful free parking, in a picturesque and tranquil location it's just 20 minutes drive from the centre of Bath - or hop on the bus that stops outside.

MAP: E4 85 Trowle, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA14 9BL T: +44 (0)1225 777393 E: reception@oldmanorhotel.com www.oldmanorhotel.com

Overlooking the historic Cotswold stone market town of Bradfordon-Avon, the hotel offers guests a warm welcome in unique surroundings. The Grade II Georgian Manor House with rambling farm buildings provides 20 cosy guest bedrooms, each individually furnished in an eclectic Victorian style. Our food is freshly prepared using seasonal and local produce whenever possible - don't miss our Great British Breakfast, it's freshly cooked to order and not served from a nasty lukewarm buffet. Trip Advisor review - "Quirky country house hotel" "Rooms are lovely, the furniture is all old (in a good way), the bar is decorated with old signs and bottles and there's a selection of games. The staff were really helpful and the food was lovely. Don't expect a chain hotel with exactly matching rooms, climate control and boring communal spaces this place is quirky and full of charm." Dec 2012 "Tripadvisor" - Certificate of Excellence Award 2010, 11, 12. No. 5 out of 111 hotels in Wiltshire (November 2012). Rooms (20)

Rates

Double for Single occ x 20 from £64 to £95 per room Twin x 2 / Double x 18

from £79 to £145 per room

Family x 4

from £145 to £164 per room

prices (inc. VAT)

Price includes breakfast. All rooms ensuite. e c

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Hotels

Woolley Grange Hotel

The Halcyon

Visit wiltshire approved

Visit Bath approved

MAP: E4 86

MAP: F4 89 Woolley Green, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1TX T: +44 (0)1225 864705 E: info@woolleygrangehotel.co.uk www.woolleygrangehotel.co.uk Found on the edge of Bradfordon-Avon, our homely atmosphere helps guests instantly relax. Offering a warm welcome for families, with awardwinning facilities including two Rates restaurants, Ofsted registered from £120 to £195 crèche, family oriented spa and from £150 to £220 enhanced play facilities. from £230 to £470

Rooms (25) Single x 4 Twin / Double x 7 Family x 18

2-3 South Parade, Bath BA2 4AA T: +44 (0)1225 444100 E: info@thehalcyon.com www.thehalcyon.com

Rooms (21) Single Twin / Double x 19 Family x 1

Rates from £89 to £130 from £99 to £150 from £120 to £170

The Halcyon hotel offers concierge style service and contemporary comforts within two georgian townhouses. Centrally located, a two minute walk from Bath Station, Bath Abbey, Roman Baths and other major city attractions. Within the hotel is Circo, a stylish award winning cocktail bar and restaurant. www.circobar.co.uk

Price includes breakfast. All rooms en-suite

Spa Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi

Beechfield House Hotel and Restaurant

Dukes Hotel

AA ★ ★ ★

VE and AA ★ ★ ★

MAP: F3 87

MAP: G3 90 Beanacre, Nr Bath, Wiltshire, SN12 7PU T: +44 (0)1225 703700 E: reception@beech–eldhouse. co.uk www.beech–eldhouse.co.uk

Rooms (24)

Rates

Single Twin / Double x 18 Family x 6

from £100 to £160 from £145 to £225 from £165 to £265

A gem of a country house hotel, near to Bath, Longleat, Lacock and Stonehenge. Enjoy the beautiful grounds, traditional afternoon tea, –ne rosette dining or a relaxing beauty treatment with open –res in winter and a gorgeous outdoor heated pool in summer.

Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DN T: +44 (0)1225 787960 E: info@dukesbath.co.uk www.dukesbath.co.uk

Rooms (17) Single Twin / Double x 11 Suite / Family x 6

Rates from £90 to £123 from £121 to £191 from £196 to £247

A grade II listed Palladian style town house with 17 bedrooms all commanding their own identities having been named after 'Dukedoms'.Georgian splendor with modern comforts - the suites are particularly spectacular. A warm welcome awaits you.

Price includes breakfast. All rooms en-suite

Wi-Fi

The Carfax Hotel

Holiday Inn Express

VE ★ ★ TOWN HOUSE

AA Budget Hotel

MAP: G3 88

MAP: D4 91

Rooms (31)

Rates

Single x 6 Twin / Double x 29 Family x 5

from £88 to £108 from £123 to £183 from £144 to £253

13-15 Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4BS T: +44 (0)1225 462089 E: reservations@carfaxhotel.co.uk www.carfaxhotel.co.uk

Lower Bristol Road, Brougham Hayes, BA2 3QU T: +44 (0)1225 303000 E: info@expressbath.co.uk www.expressbath.co.uk

The Carfax Hotel comprises three Georgian town houses in Bath«s exclusive Great Pulteney Street. Centrally located, the hotel boasts Town House Hotel status with car parks, lifts, comfortable public lounge and affordable prices. Visit our website for current offers. .

The Holiday Inn Express Bath has 126 bedrooms which include double, family, twins and wheelchair accessible rooms. All rooms are en-suite with power shower and each have satellite T.V, movies, telephone, hairdryer, tea & coffee making facilities in them. The hotel is fully non-smoking with comfort cooling in all rooms. Our prices are based on per room and include complimentary buffet breakfast.

Rates

Twin / Double x 93 Family x 33

from £75 to £189 from £75 to £189

Car parking is available at a nightly charge.

Price includes breakfast.

Wi-Fi

Rooms (126)

Level 2 Accessibility - Mobility Level 1 Accessibility - Mobility

Wi-Fi

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Hotels

SACO Bath Serviced Apartments VE ★ ★ ★ ★

MAP: F5 92 SACO Bath, 37 St James Parade, Bath, BA1 1UH T: +44 (0)1225 486540 E: bath@sacoapartments.com www.sacoapartments.com/bath

SACO Bath Serviced Apartments offer the convenience of a hotel, but with more space, more facilities and more freedom to come and go as you please. You'll be superbly located in the centre of Bath, just a short stroll from the magnificent Roman Baths, Theatre Royal, Thermae Bath Spa, Bath Abbey and stylish shopping including the new SouthGate shopping centre. Each apartment within this Georgian terrace has been beautifully restored to provide individually interior designed studio, one and two bedroom serviced apartments with contemporary Italian designer furniture. With stacks more space, fully equipped kitchens, separate sleeping and living areas, luxurious bathrooms, easy broadband connectivity and full home entertainment systems - you'll feel more at ease than staying in a traditional hotel room. Price includes: bed linen, towels, cleaning, heating, lighting, Sky TV and 24 hour reception. Conference facilities for 20 people.

Units (43)

Rates

All Season £123 per night

prices (inc. VAT)

Persons per unit: 1-6 Open all year.

1 Accessibility - Mobility 1 Accessibility - Visual 1 Accessibility - Hearing

Wi-Fi

Guest Accommodation A base to explore from If you want a family-run bed and breakfast or the Georgian splendour of a city centre guest house, Bath and the surrounding area offers a broad range of accommodation to suit all requirements and budgets.

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The Windsor, City Centre VE ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ SILVER AWARD, BREAKFAST AWARD AA ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MAP: G3 93 69 Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4DL T: +44 (0)1225 422100 E: sales@bathwindsorguesthouse.co.uk www.bathwindsorguesthouse.co.uk

Location, Location, Location The Windsor, a truly superb Grade 1 listed Georgian Townhouse on Great Pulteney Street, arguably the best street in Bath and one of the finest boulevards in Europe.

Rooms (15) Single x1 Double / Twin x 13 Family x1

Rates from £69 to £120 from £80 to £250 from £139 to £275 Prices (inc. VAT)

Price includes Continental Breakfast.

2 minutes' walk to the city centre - the Roman Baths, Abbey and Thermae Spa and the huge variety of shops and restaurants Bath has to offer. Just 30 minutes' from Bristol Airport and 5 minute walk to Bath Spa Train and Bus station, we are the perfect choice for Business and Leisure guests. The Windsor houses 15 individually styled ensuite bedrooms with period features, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flatscreen TV, tea and coffeee making facilities, hairdryer, mini safe and ironing board all come as standard. The addition of thick soft fluffy towels, cosy Dorma duvets, pillows and luxury Gilchrist and Soames toiletries complete the package and add to the guest experience. Acclaimed for our warm and friendly staff, we are always ready with a smile and happy to help with anything from restaurant suggestions to planning your onward journey. We pride ourselves in our customer service and along with our award winning breakfasts, our aim is to send you home wih a desire to return. Wi-Fi

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Guest Accommodation

Paradise House

Villa Magdala

AA ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ HIGHLY COMMENDED

VE ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ GOLD AWARD, VE Breakfast Award

MAP: E5 94

MAP: F3 96 Henrietta Road, Bath, BA2 6LX T: +44 (0)1225 466329 E: office@villamagdala.co.uk.uk www.villamagdala.co.uk

86 - 88 Holloway, Bath, BA2 4PX T: +44 (0)1225 317723 E: info@paradise-house.co.uk www.paradise-house.co.uk Paradise House is an elegant Georgian property built in 1720 of classic honey coloured Bath stone. The dignified exterior conceals more than half an acre of magnificent award winning walled gardens, with splendid views across the city. A delicious breakfast, free Wi-Fi, parking and a very warm welcome make Paradise House a great choice when visiting Bath. Rooms (11)

Rates

Single Twin / Double x 11 Family x 2

from £59 to £160 from £65 to £200 from £99 to £225

Rooms (20)

Rates

Single x 2 Twin / Double x 16 Family x 2

from £90 to £140 from £130 to £180 from £200 to £270

Spa breaks available, conditions apply. Closed 24th - 27th Dec

Price includes breakfast.

Wi-Fi

Marlborough House VE and AA ★ ★ ★ ★ GOLD Award, VE Breakfast Award MAP: D3 97 No 1 Marlborough Lane, Bath, BA1 2NQ T: +44 (0)1225 318175 E: mars@manque.dircon.co.uk www.marlborough-house.net

Price includes breakfast. All rooms en-suite.

Wi-Fi

One Three Nine AA ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ HIGHLY COMMENDED MAP: E5 95

Located in the heart of Bath, a 5 minute level stroll to the city centre, Villa Magdala offers boutique bed and breakfast with private parking. Our 20 stylish bedrooms feature heavenly Hypnos beds, king or superking size. ipod docking stations in all rooms. Award winning breakfasts served in the airy elegant dining room.

Rooms (6)

Rates

Single x 6 Twin / Double x 6 Family x 3

from £95 to £160 from £95 to £170 from £105 to £220

All rooms en-suite. Price includes breakfast. Closed 24, 25 & 26 Dec.

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An enchanting warm and friendly Victorian house, close to Royal Crescent, Assembly Rooms, Guildhall, Roman Baths and Thermae Spa. All rooms are air-conditioned, en-suite, spacious and unique. Elegantly furnished with super king sized beds, family rooms, four posters. Breakfasts are generous, vegetarian and organic.

The Kennard AA ★ ★ ★ ★ HIGHLY COMMENDED MAP: F3 98 11 Henrietta Street, Bath, BA2 6LL T: +44 (0)1225 310472 E: reception@kennard.co.uk www.kennard.co.uk

139 Wells Road, Bath, BA2 3AL T: +44 (0)1225 314769 E: info@139bath.co.uk www.139bath.co.uk One Three Nine is a stunning boutique B&B with 10 individually designed rooms offering modern contemporary design with chic interiors, which truly compliment this Victorian house. Free Wi-Fi, parking, a sumptuious breakfast and a warm welcome make One Three Nine the perfect choice for your stay in Bath. Rooms (11)

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Rooms (12)

Single Twin / Double x 10 Family x 3

from £59 to £170 from £65 to £190 from £99 to £220

Single x 2 (Shared Bathroom) from £65 to £70 Twin / Double x 9 (en-suite) from £110 to £160 Family x 1 (en-suite) from £150 to £170

Price includes breakfast. All rooms en-suite.

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Price includes breakfast. Closed: Christmas Day. min 8

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A city centre Georgian town house, now restored to a charming small hotel with its own special character. Quietly situated just over Pulteney Bridge and only minutes from the Roman Baths and the Spa. .

Guest Accommodation

The Firs

Apple Tree Guest House

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MAP: A3 99

MAP: G4 102 2 Newbridge Hill, Bath, BA1 3PU T: +44 (0)1225 334 575 E: dawnsandora@gmail.com www.the–rsbath.co.uk

Rooms (4) Single Twin / Double x 1 Family x 1

Rates from £65 to £80 from £80 to £90 £100

A Victorian house refurbished to a high standard. Offering you personal care in a restful atmosphere. We are always happy to give information on how to spend time in the beautiful city of Bath.

7 Pulteney Gardens, Bath, BA2 4HG T: +44 (0)1225 337642 E: enquiries@ appletreeguesthouse.co.uk www.appletreeguesthouse.co.uk

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Situated in quiet residential area. A 1 mile walk to city centre through Victoria Park and the Price includes breakfast. Kitchen complete with Royal Crescent. Close access to The Royal United Hospital, The Aga and French windows. Cotswold Way, The Bath Wi-Fi to Bristol Cycle Path.

Single x 2 Double x 3 Family x 1

from £60 to £66 from £90 to £110 from £135 to £149

Serendipity

Aquae Sulis

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MAP: E4 100

MAP: A3 103

Price includes breakfast. All rooms en-suite.

Wi-Fi

19F Bradford Road, Winsley, Nr Bath, BA15 2HW T: +44 (0)1225 722380 E: serendipity19@hotmail.co.uk www.serendipity-bed-andbreakfast.webs.com

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Single Twin / Double x 2 Family x 1

from £52 to £64 from £58 to £79 from £64 to £95

Charming bungalow with beautiful gardens. Badgers visit nightly to feed. Situated in peaceful picturesque village close to Bath. Canal/walking area. Good pub food 5 mins walk. Ground —oor bedrooms available. Ample free parking. Friendly hosts.

174-176 Newbridge Road, Bath, BA1 3LE T: +44 (0)1225 420061 E: enquiries@aquaesulishotel.co.uk www.aquaesulishotel.co.uk

Rooms (14)

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Single x 2 Twin / Double x 8 Family x 4

from £65 to £99 from £75 to £140 from £99 to £180

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The Cedars

Astor House

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MAP: E3 101

MAP: D6 104

Rooms (6)

Rates

Single Twin / Double x 6 Family x 2

from £75 from £85 from £120 to £150

Wi-Fi

Professionally run comfortable accommodation. Well equipped rooms and bathrooms modernised with sympathy to their Edwardian charm. Free Sky TV, super-fast Wi-Fi, car park, licensed bar and garden. Level riverside walk or short bus ride (OAP'S free) to city centre. Free station pick up.

Price includes English breakfast. All rooms en-suite

Price includes breakfast.

Newly decorated and renovated guest house in prime location. 5 minutes level walk to city centre attractions, train/coach stations. Parking available. All rooms en-suite, spotlessly clean and comfortable. Excellent warm and friendly service and delicious full breakfast included.

4 Bathford Hill, Bath, BA1 7SL T: +44 (0)1225 852897 E: thecedarsbath@yahoo.co.uk www.thecedarsbath.com

14 Old–eld Road, Bath, BA2 3ND T: +44 (0)1225 429134 E: astorhouse.visitus@virgin.net www.astorhouse-bath.co.uk

The Cedars Bed & Breakfast is an award-winning, contemporary home situated 3 miles outside Bath. With 4 stars we offer comfortable, en-suite rooms, free parking, Wi-Fi and hearty English/Continential breakfasts and a French bistro pub next door!

Relax in comfort and enjoy varied delicious breakfasts in stylish Victorian home with large walled garden. Situated away from the traffic yet only ž mile from the city centre. Ideal touring base. All facilities, even parking.

Rooms (7)

Rates

Single Twin / Double x 6 Family x 1

from £60 to £75 from £90 to £110 from £110 to £120

Price includes breakfast. All rooms en-suite.

Wi-Fi

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Guest Accommodation

The Bailbrook Lodge

AA ★ ★ ★ ★ HIGHLY COMMENDED

MAP: D3 105 35-37 London Road West, Bath, BA1 7HZ T: +44 (0)1225 859090 E: hotel@bailbrooklodge.co.uk www.bailbrooklodge.co.uk

Bailbrook Lodge is a Georgian Grade II listed country house excellently situated 1.5 miles from the city centre - 5 minutes drive. Only 7 minutes from the M4 (Junction 18). It is in a delightful, peaceful and relaxed location with lovely lawns and gardens. There are –ve 4 poster beds and two suites. FREE parking. Full English breakfast including a glass of champagne. Dinner is available nearby in recommended restaurants. Excellent Spa Break offers - please see details on website. We are an ideal base for holidays in Bath and the surrounding areas. Special rates for bookings of more than 2 nights. Wedding receptions with exclusive use of entire hotel are catered for.

Rooms (15)

Rates

Single x 1

from £69

Double / Twin x 14

from £89 to £115

Family x 5 Four poster x 5

from £140 to £160 from £125 to £160 prices (inc. VAT)

Prices include Full English breakfast with a glass of Champagne. Wi-Fi

The Parade Park Hotel AA ★ ★ ★

MAP: F4 106 8 - 10 North Parade, Bath, BA2 4AL T: +44 (0)1225 463384 E: info@paradepark.co.uk www.paradepark.co.uk

A friendly and locally knowledgeable welcome awaits you at the centrally located Georgian Town House, built by John Wood in 1741. We are a five minute walk from the train and bus stations and a mere two minutes walk from the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Bath Rugby's home ground, 'The Rec'. There are numerous restaurants, café's and pubs surrounding us, so there is something suitable for all. We offer great value for those wanting bed and breakfast at a budget accommodation price, with good, clean rooms in the heart of our beautiful and historic city. All rooms have freeview TV, tea and coffee making facilities and there is free Wi-Fi available throughout. As well as our very own bar 'Lambrettas' where you can find local ales, local ciders and can watch Sky Sports on one of our four screens.

Rooms (38) Rates Single x 4 from £75 to £75 Double / Twin x 28 from £89 to £129 Family x 6 from £135 to £205 (inc. VAT)

Wi-Fi

The Official Bath App – free from iTunes and the Play Store

Guest Accommodation

Stillmeadow

Number Fourteen Raby Place

VE ★ ★ ★ ★ GOLD AWARD AA ★ ★ ★ ★

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VE Breakfast Award MAP: E4 107

MAP: G3 109 14 Raby Place, Bathwick Hill, Bath, BA2 4EH T: +44 (0)1225 465120 A –ne Regency terraced house with superb views of the city, combining elegance with modern comfort. Ten minutes walk to city centre. Healthy organic breakfasts. Free parking permits given.

18 Bradford Road, Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts, BA15 2HW T: +44 (0)1225 722119 E: sue.gilby@btinternet.com www.stillmeadow.co.uk Stillmeadow is an outstanding gold award-winning bed and breakfast in the picturesque village of Winsley just 5 miles from Bath and 1 mile from Bradford-on-Avon. Four spacious rooms offer luxurious en-suite comfort. The property is secluded with ample car parking. Cyclists, walkers and families welcome. Rooms (4)

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Single x 4 Twin / Double x 4 Family x 2

from £70 to £100 from £85 to £120 from £115 to £140

Rooms (5)

Rates

Single x 1 Twin / Double x 4 Family x 1

£35 £75 £85

4 en-suite rooms. Price includes breakfast.

Walton's Guest House AA ★ ★ ★ MAP: D3 110 17 Crescent Gardens, Upper Bristol Road, Bath, BA1 2NA T: +44 (0)1225 426528 E: rose@waltonsguesthouse. co.uk www.bathguesthouse.com

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Pulteney House VE and AA ★ ★ ★ ★ MAP: G4 108

Rooms (7)

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Single x 2 Twin / Double x 4 Family x 1

from £50 to £65 from £85 to £95 from £120 to £130

A warm welcome awaits you at this family run Victorian home. With modern facilities throughout, it is a short walk to all city attractions. Group bookings accepted. Full English breakfast. Honed through experience this is B&B at its best.

Price includes breakfast. All rooms en-suite. Rates frozen for 2013

Roman City Guest House AA ★ ★ ★ MAP: G4 111 18 Raby Place, Bathwick Hill, Bath, BA2 4EH T: +44 (0)1225 463668 M: 07899 777953 E: enquire@ romancityguesthouse.fsnet.co.uk www.romancityguesthouse.co.uk

14 Pulteney Road, Bath, BA2 4HA T: +44 (0)1225 460991 E: pulteney@tinyworld.co.uk www.pulteneyhotel.co.uk Pulteney House is a large, elegant victorian house set in its own picturesque gardens. All rooms have freeview/ sat colour TV's, hospitality trays, hairdryer and are centrally heated. Wi-Fi is available in main house, and a house computer for guests' use in the lounge. All entertainments are close at hand, with the City Centre being 5-10 minutes walk away. Pulteney House is ideally located for sight seeing in Bath and the surrounding area. Ample on-site parking is a bonus. Rooms (17) Rates Single x 2 Twin / Double x 12 Family x 3

from £50 to £60 from £75 to £130 from £120 to £175

Price includes breakfast. All 17 rooms are en-suite except one

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Rooms (4) Single Twin / Double x 4 Family x 2

Rates from £45 to £65 from £65 to £85 from £85 to £140

Price includes English breakfast and parking. Special offers Nov - Apr.

Refurbished Georgian town house built in 1810 retaining many of its original features, character and charm. Four poster beds, HD tv's with freeview, fantastic views and superb breakfasts. Parking with five minute walk to the centre. A warm welcome awaits you. Proprietor Sheila Davies

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Guest Accommodation / Farm Accommodation

Avon Guest House

Membland Guest House

VE ★ ★ ★

MAP: G4 112

MAP: G5 115 1 Pulteney Gardens, Bath, BA2 4HG T: +44 (0)1225 313009 E: Julie@avonguesthousebath.co.uk www.avonguesthousebath.co.uk

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Rates

Superb location within 5 minutes walk of Abbey, Roman Baths and City Centre. We offer a warm and friendly atmosphere. All rooms are en-suite with full English breakfast. Private parking available.

Twin / Double x 4 Family x 2

from £68 to £85 from £90 to £125

Discounts for four or more nights. Non-smoking

Open all year. Price includes breakfast. All rooms en-suite.

7 Pulteney Terrace, Pulteney Road, Bath, BA2 4HJ T: +44 (0)1225 839847 M: 07958 599572 E: memblandguesthouse@sky.com www.memblandguesthouse.co.uk

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Double x 3

from £70 to £85

Open all year. Price includes cooked breakfast. Private Parking.

A warm, friendly guest house in a great location with a lovely 5 minute walk to the stunning attractions of the city. Thermae Spa, Roman Baths and magnificent Bath Abbey. All rooms en-suite & freshly cooked breakfasts. Close to the peaceful Kennet & Avon Canal.

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The Hermitage VE and AA ★ ★

Farm Accommodation

MAP: E3 113 Bath Road, Box, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 8DT T: +44 (0)1225 744187 E: hermitagebb@btconnect.com www.thehermitage-box.co.uk

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Single Double x 4 Family x 1

from £40 to £45 from £60 to £65 from £80 to £85

16th century country house and lodge. All rooms with en-suite shower and toilet. Superb pool heated to 80 degrees from May to August. Village pubs close by. Bath 6 miles. Mid afternoon and early evening arrivals preferred. Self-catering available.

Please phone direct, Ruth Best. All rooms en-suite. Price includes breakfast.

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Away to the country Ashgrove House AWAING GRADING MAP: G3 114 39 Bathwick Street, Bath, BA2 6PA T: +44 (0)1225 421911 E: traceyjayne71@hotmail.co.uk www.ashgroveguesthouse.co.uk A warm friendly welcome awaits you at our Grade II listed Georgian house built by Baldwin in 1750. Comfortable en-suite rooms which all have colour TV, tea/coffee facilities. 5 minutes Rooms (9) Rates walk to the city centre. Superb Single x 3 from £30 to £50 full English breakfast. Twin / Double x 5 from £50 to £70 Special offers available from Nov Family x 1 from £85 to £105 until April. Open all year. All rooms en-suite. Open Christmas and New Year. (with permit)

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With rolling hills and wooded valleys, explore the fantastic scenery and immerse yourself in rural contentment by choosing to stay on one of our many idyllic farms.

Farm Accommodation / Self Catering

Fern Cottage VE ★ ★ ★ ★ SILVER AWARD

Self Catering

MAP: C2 116 188 Shortwood Hill, Pucklechurch, South Gloucestershire, Nr Bath, BS16 9PG T: +44 (0)117 9374966 E: sueandpete@ ferncottagebedandbreakfast.co.uk www. ferncottagebedandbreakfast.co.uk

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Rates

Double x 4

from £75 to £83

Winner B&B / Guesthouse

National award winning B&B, famous for its homemade and locally sourced food. Accommodation in converted stables on our small holding, Panoramic views in 2 acres of beautiful countryside. 15 mins drive from Bath. Ideal to visit Castle Combe, Lacock, & Cotswolds.

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Toghill House Farm Awaiting Grading MAP: C2 117 Freezing Hill, Wick, Nr Bath, BS30 5RT T: +44 (0)1225 891261 E: reservation@thhf.co.uk www.toghillhousefarm.co.uk

Rooms (6) Single Twin / Double x 3 Family x 3

Rates from £56 to £62 from £86 to £92 P.O.A

A warm and cosy 17th Century farmhouse just 4 miles north of Bath where you are free to roam amongst the many animals or relax in the pretty walled gardens with spectacular views across the Cotswolds, Mendips and Welsh mountains.

Home away from home

All rooms en-suite. Price includes breakfast.

From a cosy, romantic break in a quaint country cottage to a stylish city apartment, Bath’s self catering accommodation offers great value and choice to those who want flexibility to explore the city and surrounding area.

Church Farm VE ★ ★ ★ MAP: E3 118 Monkton Farleigh, Bradford-on -Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2QJ T: +44 (0)1225 858583 E: reservations@ churchfarmmonktonfarleigh.co.uk www. churchfarmmonktonfarleigh.co.uk

Rooms (3) Single Twin / Double x 2 Family x 1

Rates £55 £70 £100

Price includes breakfast. All rooms en-suite.

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Converted barn, spectacular views, equestrian farm, 5 miles from Bath, easy access to all ∆Visit Bath's∆ advertised holiday attractions and pleasures. Extensive lounge, conservatory and gardens with heated pool. Excellent pub in village. Canal, golf courses, cycle routes on doorstep.

Book online at visitbath.co.uk 54 / 55

Self Catering

Bath Holiday Rentals VE ★ ★ ★ ★ - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Regency House, 2 Wood Street, Bath, BA1 2JQ T: +44 (0) 1225 482225 E: alexa@bathholidayrentals.com www.bathholidayrentals.com

Bath Holiday Rentals is a personable Bath-based company specialising in luxury 4 and 5 star self catering properties in and around Bath. Whether you are coming to Bath on business, re-locating or planning a holiday, we endeavour to meet your individual needs and can tailor a package to suit you. Many of the properties are in exclusive locations around Bath, including The Royal Crescent, The Circus, Camden Crescent and many other renowned addresses. Our extensive portfolio has period apartments, stylish and contemporary flats, whole Georgian town houses, country homes with swimming pools, saunas and hot tubs, and even a Castle. Please see the website www.bathholidayrentals.com for property details and visuals. We can comfortably accommodate 1 person or a party of 18. Properties are serviced weekly, all are well equipped with self-catering facilities and furnished to a very high standard.

Units (45+)

Rates

Low Season from £450 to £10,500 Mid Season from £500 to £11,550 High Season

from £550 to £11,550

prices (inc. VAT)

Number of persons per unit: 1-18. Open all year. Swimming pool, sauna and hot tub.

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Bath Holiday Homes & Bath & Country Holidays VE ★ ★ ★ / ★ ★ ★ ★ / ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 Edgar Buildings, George Street, Bath, BA1 2EE T: +44 (0)1225 442238 E: bookings@bathandcountryholidays.co.uk www.bathholidayhomes.co.uk

Bath Holiday Homes & Bath & Country Holidays offer a wide selection of Self Catering Bath City Townhouses and Apartments as well as idyllic Country Cottages and Houses in Bath's surrounding countryside. Our centrally located holiday homes are just minutes walk from historic attractions such as The Circus, Roman Baths and The Assembly Rooms, while our country properties all retain easy access to Bath. Whether you are visiting Bath for a holiday, celebration, weekend break or business trip, our unique self-catering holiday homes are well-equipped, professionally managed and comfortably furnished. For detailed descriptions of all our properties, please visit www.bathandcountryholidays.co.uk. Bath Holiday Homes & Bath & Country Holidays guarantees a friendly and helpful service. Jane, Kirste and Linda will endeavour to assist you in all aspects of your trip and in –nding your perfect place to stay in Bath. We are able to accommodate 1 person to large groups.

Units (45+)

Rates

Weekly Rates from £300 to £4,000 Nightly Rates from £200 to £2,000

prices (inc. VAT)

Open all year. Minimum of a 2 night stay required.

Wi-Fi

The Official Bath App – free from iTunes and the Play Store

Self Catering

Holiday Cottages

Quality Accredited Agency, GTBS: Gold AWARD

Holiday Cottages is a family run business and has been successfully holiday letting properties for over 30 years. A Visit Britain accredited agency, we are passionate about delivering the very best service and customer care and have a variety of properties available to let around Bath and throughout the beautiful county of Somerset. The Georgian city of Bath has been popular for centuries. With its historic buildings and individual shops, Bath is an ideal choice of holiday destination whatever the weather. Choose to stay in one of our properties and you'll be assured of the ideal base from which to explore the city and the region beyond.

5 The Quay, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2XX T: +44 (0)1237 426255 E: info@holidaycottages.co.uk www.holidaycottages.co.uk

For more information and to book visit www.holidaycottages.co.uk

Units (1200)

Rates

Weekly Rates from £215 to £2,995

prices (inc. VAT)

Number of persons per unit: 2-20. Open all year.

GTBS

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Church Farm Country Cottages

Bath Boutique Stays

VE ★ ★ ★ ★ GTBS SILVER AWARD

Visit bATH Approved

MAP: E4 119

MAP: E2 120

Church Farm, Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2JH T: +44 (0)1225 722246 E: stay@churchfarmcottages.com www.churchfarmcottages.com

3 Gloucester Street, Bath, BA1 2SE T: +44 (0)7723 617486 E: enquire@bathboutiquestays.co.uk www.bathboutiquestays.co.uk

Well equipped single storey cottages on working sheep farm. Luxurious heated pool. Three 2-person and four 4-person cottages. Ample parking. Individual patios with garden furniture. Farm shop/café, village pub and shop close by. Canal 3 /4 mile for cycling, walking and boating. Bath 5 miles. Regular buses. Weekend, midweek or weekly stays. Special offers. Free Wi-Fi. Welcome cream tea.

Bath Boutique Stays offer a collection of Georgian apartments and houses, furnished in a contemporary style. Centrally located, all of our properties are within a short walk of the famous Royal Crescent, Thermae Bath Spa, Roman Baths and other historic buildings..

Room/Units (7)

Rates

Weekend / Midweek Breaks from £195 to £595 Weekly from £345 to £995 Person per unit: 1-4 + cot prices (inc. VAT) Walkers and Cyclists Welcome. SB

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Rates

Weekly from £995 to £1795 Weekend from £498 to £1395 To sleep 2 - 10 Mobility Level 2 Grading

Wi-Fi

Book online at visitbath.co.uk 56 / 57

Self Catering

Greyfield Farm Cottages

The Old Granary

VE ★ ★ ★ ★ - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ GOLD AWARD, GTBS: GOLD AWARD

VE ★ ★ ★ ★ GOLD AWARD, GTBS SILVER AWARD

MAP: B4 121

MAP: E4 124 Greyfield Farm, The Gug, High Littleton, BS39 6YQ T: +44 (0)1761 471132 E: june@greyfieldfarm.com www.greyfieldfarm.com

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Rates

Low Season High Season Per Night

from £284 per wk from £464 per wk from £76

The cottages are well equipped and comfortable each with their own patio/garden. The site is peaceful, overlooking the Mendip Hills. Well positioned for Bath, Bristol, Wells, Glastonbury, Cheddar, Frome and Longleat. Free on site facilities include hot tub, sauna, barbeque and Mini-Gym.

Persons per unit: 2-4 + cot. Open all year.

Spa Wi-Fi

Church Farm Country Cottages, Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2JH T: +44 (0)1225 722246 E: stay@churchfarmcottages.com www.churchfarmcottages.com

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Rates

Weekend Midweek Full Week

£1,245 - £1,795 £895 - £1,795 £1,165 - £2,895

Persons per unit: 1-12 Walkers and Cyclists Welcome

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New Mill Cottage

New Leaf Farm

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MAP: D3 122

MAP: D3 125 42 Northend, Bath, BA1 7ES T: +44 (0)1747 828170 E: enq@hideaways.co.uk www.hideaways.co.uk/h495

Room/Units (1) Low Season High Season

Rates from £570 £679

A design award winning cottage in an outlying village, just 10 minutes drive from the centre of Bath and close to the Kennet & Avon Canal (tow path walks and narrow boat trips). Tastefully furnished, comfortable and practical accommodation.

Persons per unit: 2 + cot

Large refurbished converted barn. Bath 5 miles. Kitchen with Aga and electric cooker. Living room with woodburner. Separate dining hall. Garden. Ample parking. Farm shop/café nearby. Village pub 1 mile. Luxurious heated pool ž mile. Wi-Fi. Weekend, midweek and weekly stays. Special offers.

Mill Lane, Bathampton, Bath, BA2 6TS T: +44 (0)1225 424333 E: info@newleaffarm.co.uk www.newleaffarm.co.uk

Room/Units (3) Weekend Mid week Full week

Rates from £140 to £358 from £189 to £468 from £249 to £611

New Leaf Farm features 1,2 & 3 bedroom cottages in the picturesque village of Bathampton, just 2 miles from the city centre. Local attractions include the Kennet & Avon canal, walks, pubs and cruises into Bath along the river.

Persons per unit: 2, 4 or 5 depending on unit.

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Margaret's Buildings Apartment

Great Pulteney Street

VE ★ ★ ★ ★

MAP: E3 123

MAP: G3 126

Room/Units (1) Low Season High Season Persons per unit: 5

Rates from £848 £1,025

2 Margaret's Buildings, Bath, BA1 2LP T: +44 (0)1747 828170 E: enq@hideaways.co.uk www.hideaways.co.uk/h490

38 Great Pulteney Street, Bath, BA2 4BZ T: +44 (0)1747 828170 E: enq@hideaways.co.uk www.hideaways.co.uk/h496

A Grade II listed apartment conveniently situated in a charming pedestrian street between the Circus and Royal Crescent. Very comfortable, tastefully furnished accommodation and an ideal base from which to explore this World Heritage Site.

Room/Units (1) Low Season High Season

Available throughout the year.

Persons per unit: 2

A first floor apartment in Great Pulteney Street, commanding a bird's eye view of the street below. Apartment affords easy walking access via Pulteney Bridge to the centre of this World Heritage Site. Available for short breaks or longer bookings throughout the year. .

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Rates from £615 £735

Self Catering

Cumberwell Country Cottages VE ★ ★ ★ ★ Gold Award

MAP: E4 127 Great Cumberwell Farm, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2PQ T: +44 (0)1225 869230 E: enquiries@cumberwellcountrycottages.com www.cumberwellcountrycottages.com

Set in a rural location Cumberwell Country Cottages offers seven award winning unique, luxurious and spacious self catering cottages in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside on the edge of an area of outstanding natural beauty, but only five miles away from the World Heritage City of Bath and one mile away from the Saxon town of Bradford-on-Avon. The cottages available for your stay have been converted from an old tithe barn and have many features which will make your stay that extra bit more comfortable. Each cottage has its own patio, garden furniture and wireless internet. A perfect place to explore the local area and visit the many local attractions. The cottages are situated in the grounds of Cumberwell Park Golf Club, the only 36 hole golf complex in Wiltshire.

Room/Units (7)

Rates

All season from £320 to £855 prices (inc. VAT)

Weekly stays, midweek or weekend breaks. Longer lets are available. Please contact us for special offers. Open throughout the year. Walkers and Cyclists Welcome. SB

University of Bath

VE ★ ★ ★ - ★ ★ ★ ★ Campus

MAP: H4 128 University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY T: +44 (0)1225 386622 E: guestaccommodation@bath.ac.uk http://go.bath.ac.uk/guestaccommodation

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Surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty, the University of Bath has a range of Guest Accommodation to suit all budgets. With 30 4 star campus rated bedrooms available throughout the year and over 2000 great value student bedrooms available during the summer, the University of Bath is worth considering if you are looking for accommodation at an affordable price. Within the Campus the University boasts World Class sporting facilities, a mini supermarket and a number of food and beverage outlets for guests to enjoy. A short journey on one of the regular bus services, or a 25 minute walk takes guests to the vibrant city centre. • • • • • • • •

30 En-suite 4 Star (campus rated) bedrooms 355 En-suite 4 Star (campus rated) bedrooms during the summer Competitive prices Perfect for groups Ample parking (chargeable) 2km to the city centre Regular bus service Spa packages available

Room/Units

Rates

Value Single

from £25 (Summer only)

En-suite Single

from £42 (Summer only)

En-suite Double/Twin

from £66 (All year)

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Travel by train If you travel to Bath by train take advantage of First Great Western’s 2 for 1 offers at a number of top Bath attractions and restaurants. For more information visit firstgreatwestern.co.uk

Getting to Bath By Rail:

By Sea:

There are regular train services direct from London Paddington and Waterloo to Bath, with an average journey time of around 90 minutes. Bristol Temple Meads, just 15 minutes away by train, is also a major hub for travel to all other parts of the country. For information on timetables visit nationalrail.co.uk and traveline.info

The closest ferry ports are located in Poole and Portsmouth approximately 80 miles away (for boats from mainland Europe) and Fishguard approximately 140 miles away (for boats from Ireland). The major port of Dover is 190 miles away.

By Coach: National Express provides good-value coach travel linking all major towns and cities in the UK. Frequent services to Bath run from London Victoria Coach Station, London Heathrow and London Gatwick. For information on timetables visit gobycoach.co.uk

By Car: Bath is located just 10 miles from junction 18 of the M4 motorway which runs direct from London and Heathrow. There are also excellent motorway links from Devon, Cornwall and the North via the M5 motorway, whilst Wales is just a short drive west on the M4. For information on Park and Ride services visit traveline. info or parkandride.net

By Air: Bristol Airport, just 15 miles from Bath, is one of Britain’s fastest growing airports. Many airlines operate into Bristol Airport from over 90 destinations across Europe, America, Africa and the Caribbean. Once you arrive it’s easy to travel on to Bath by bus, train or by car. For further information and a full list of destinations served visit bristolairport.co.uk

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By Bus: Once you arrive in the city travelling around couldn’t be easier. Bus services also serve many places in Somerset and Wiltshire. There are a wide range of ticket options and great value day tickets available giving unlimited travel. For information on buses visit traveline.info and firstgroup.com

Park and Ride Services: Lansdown Park and Ride Service No. 31 operates from 06.15 – 20.30 Monday to Saturday. Sunday 09.30 –18.00. Buses depart every 15 minutes to Milsom Street. The Park and Ride is signposted from the A46/A420 Junction, 3 miles south of the M4. Newbridge Park and Ride Service No. 21 operates from 06.15 – 20.30 Monday – Saturday. Sunday 09.30 –18.00. Buses depart every 15 minutes Monday – Friday and every 10 minutes on Saturday to Westgate Buildings. The Park and Ride is located on the A4 Newbridge Road. Odd Down Park and Ride Service No. 41 operates from 06.15 – 20.30 Monday – Saturday. Sunday 09.30 –18.00. Buses depart every 10 -15 minutes to St. James’s Parade. The Park and Ride is located on the A367.

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