THE BIRD HOTEL
A Luxurious Staycation in the Heart of Bath The Bird is a dazzling boutique hotel with a totally fabulous atmosphere in the centre of Bath. ith stunning views of Bath Abbey and round the corner from Bath Rugby. Colourful, with bold designs and statement artwork, creating a uniquely creative and lively atmosphere. It's a 10-minute walk along Great Pulteney Street (Bath's grandest Georgian street) to the main shopping areas and key sights such as the Roman Baths. The Holburne Museum is a couple of minutes' stroll away, and the hotel is well placed for joining the National Trust's Bath Skyline walk. Added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1987, Bath is certainly a city brimming with culture. Scattered with areas of significance from Roman remains to 18th Century architecture, the city has sights and attractions aplenty.
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They have injected visual fun into the imposing, four-storey Victorian mansion. For example, the reception desk is decorated with crockery depicting birds, and the lounge area has a wall of stuffed birds set around a large tapestry of a cat. The bird theme continues throughout the hotel (on lampshades and cushions among other things). Nose around and you'll also find a collection of kaleidoscopes, a display of oyster shells, Winston Churchill memorabilia and Victorian silhouette portraits. There are 29 bedrooms at The Bird, from compact, comfy doubles all the way up to the rather fabulous deluxe king. Each one tells its own story, through hand-crafted wallpaper, unique artwork, dramatic designs and knock out views over Bath and beyond. Plate restaurant and bar is on the lower ground floor, with warm lighting and playful décor! The restaurant extends out onto a terrace area with three exclusive dining domes with stunning views over the Bath Recreation Ground towards the Abbey, Bath Rugby and Bath Recreation Ground. The ever-changing menus feature the finest ingredients from farmers and fishermen, hand-picked to create spectacular, playful dishes ideal for sharing and socialising over. Indulge yourself outside Plate terrace overlooking the Bath Abbey or curl up in a cosy corner indoors. Afternoon Tea at The Bird is an unmissable treat. With a range of Afternoon Tea delights and there is always the option to add a touch of
sparkle with a glass or two of fizz. For the warmer months, you can also enjoy Afternoon Tea on the Plate Terrace in one of the Dining Domes. The Bird is proud to boast family sized bedrooms with sofa beds, travel cots and large baths for splash time. They even provide a goodie bag which includes colouring pens and pencils for the younger guests as well as a pack of playing cards. They also have a stack of board games to borrow. The children’s breakfast and restaurant menu will keep even the pickiest eaters happy, while the concierge team can make some great suggestions about child-friendly activities and point you in the right direction of Bath’s plentiful parks, playgrounds, and fun activities, guaranteed to keep all ages entertained. They also love dogs, even keeping a jar of treats at reception for a welcome snack. Most of the rooms are dog friendly and charge £25 per pet per night which includes a bed, water bowl and even a selection of doggy treats. First Great Western trains run a direct service to Bath Spa station from London Paddington every half an hour; there is also a direct service from Cardiff to Bath Spa station every 30 minutes. Prices start from £146 per night including breakfast. For more information visit thebirdbath.co.uk 18-19 Pulteney Road, Bath, BA2 4EZ Email: reservations@ thebirdbath.co.uk Phone: 01225 580438 @thebirdbath_
