Ellie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Roman Baths, at the heart of the City of Bath World Heritage Site, consists of the remarkably preserved remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world.
The city’s unique thermal springs rise in the site and the Baths still flow with natural hot water.
Visitors can explore the Roman Baths, walk on the original Roman pavements and see the ruins of the Temple of Sulis Minerva. The museum collection, located next to the bathing complex, includes a gilt bronze head of the Goddess Sulis Minerva, and other Roman artefacts.
The Roman Baths attracts over one million visitors a year – making it one of the most visited heritage attractions in the United Kingdom.
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Les Bains Romains
Abbey ChurchyardThe Roman Baths, at the heart of the City of Bath World Heritage Site, consists of the remarkably preserved remains of one of the greatest religious spas of the ancient world.
The city’s unique thermal springs rise in the site and the Baths still flow with natural hot water.
Visitors can explore the Roman Baths, walk on the original Roman pavements and see the ruins of the Temple of Sulis Minerva. The museum collection, located next to the bathing complex, includes a gilt bronze head of the Goddess Sulis Minerva, and other Roman artefacts.
The Roman Baths attracts over one million visitors a year – making it one of the most visited heritage attractions in the United Kingdom.
A quintessentially English village just 10 minutes drive away.
Castle Combe is often named as the ‘prettiest village in England.'
Castle Combe has featured regularly as a film location, most recently in The Wolf Man, Stardust and Stephen Spielberg’s War Horse. It was also used in the original Dr Doolittle film.
The village has a rich history and the houses are made up of the honey coloured Cotswold stone, typical for a village of this area.
Within Castle Combe you’ll find a Market Cross and St Andrew’s Church which dates from the 13th century. The church houses a faceless clock which is reputed to be one of the oldest working clocks in the country. You’ll also find a couple of pubs and a luxury hotel with a golf course within the village.
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Castle Combe
A quintessentially English village just 10 minutes drive away.
Castle Combe is often named as the ‘prettiest village in England.'
Castle Combe has featured regularly as a film location, most recently in The Wolf Man, Stardust and Stephen Spielberg’s War Horse. It was also used in the original Dr Doolittle film.
The village has a rich history and the houses are made up of the honey coloured Cotswold stone, typical for a village of this area.
Within Castle Combe you’ll find a Market Cross and St Andrew’s Church which dates from the 13th century. The church houses a faceless clock which is reputed to be one of the oldest working clocks in the country. You’ll also find a couple of pubs and a luxury hotel with a golf course within the village.
National Trust - Dyrham Park
Located a ten minute drive away, Dyrham Park is a baroque country house in an ancient deer park.
The house, attached orangery, stable block and accompanying parish church are Grade I listed buildings, while the park is Grade II* listed on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
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Dyrham Park
National Trust - Dyrham Park
Located a ten minute drive away, Dyrham Park is a baroque country house in an ancient deer park.
The house, attached orangery, stable block and accompanying parish church are Grade I listed buildings, while the park is Grade II* listed on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
City/town information
Bath was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1987.
Bath is included because of its Roman Remains, 18th Century Architecture, 18th Century Town Planning, Social Setting, Hot Springs and Landscape Setting.
Strongly recommend a visit to look around the architecture and visit a fantastic range of shops and restaurants.
The Roman Baths are world famous.
Approx 20 mins drive from the property.
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Bath
Bath was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1987.
Bath is included because of its Roman Remains, 18th Century Architecture, 18th Century Town Planning, Social Setting, Hot Springs and Landscape Setting.
Strongly recommend a visit to look around the architecture and visit a fantastic range of shops and restaurants.
The Roman Baths are world famous.
Approx 20 mins drive from the property.
A thriving city home to some of the world's best street art (including many Banksy pieces) and Gloucester Road which has the longest row of independent shops in Europe.
A 30 minute drive from the property.
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Bristol
A thriving city home to some of the world's best street art (including many Banksy pieces) and Gloucester Road which has the longest row of independent shops in Europe.
A 30 minute drive from the property.
Food scene
Charming teashop selling a good variety of cream teas, soups, quiches, cakes, brunches and salads. 5 minute drive away.
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Sweetapples Teashop
21 High StCharming teashop selling a good variety of cream teas, soups, quiches, cakes, brunches and salads. 5 minute drive away.
A contemporary and stylish restaurant situated within the specular grounds of Lucknam Park.
Serving seasonal produce, sourced from local suppliers wherever possible, and ingredients straight from their kitchen garden.
Booking in advance is essential. 10 minutes drive from the property.
The Brasserie
A contemporary and stylish restaurant situated within the specular grounds of Lucknam Park.
Serving seasonal produce, sourced from local suppliers wherever possible, and ingredients straight from their kitchen garden.
Booking in advance is essential. 10 minutes drive from the property.
Pretty pub located by a stream, serving quality homely food. 10 minutes drive away. The Sunday roasts are highly recommended!
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The White Hart
Pretty pub located by a stream, serving quality homely food. 10 minutes drive away. The Sunday roasts are highly recommended!
Our closest pub (5 minutes drive) serving food and situated in the pretty Cotswold village Marshfield.
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The Lord Nelson Inn
1 High StOur closest pub (5 minutes drive) serving food and situated in the pretty Cotswold village Marshfield.
A 12th century inn located in the heart of picturesque Castle Combe. They specialise in a range of local beers and serve homemade pub fare, classic Sunday roasts and traditional cream teas.
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The Castle Inn
10 Mount PleasantA 12th century inn located in the heart of picturesque Castle Combe. They specialise in a range of local beers and serve homemade pub fare, classic Sunday roasts and traditional cream teas.
Sweet Little Things tea room and bakery is a 25 minute drive away in Bath city centre. It's decorated with flowers throughout and is said to be the most 'instagrammable' cafe in the city of Bath.
This delightful tea rooms sells breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and a selection of sweet little things.
https://www.sltbath.co.uk
Sweet Little Things - Tea Room And Bakery
6 Lower Borough WallsSweet Little Things tea room and bakery is a 25 minute drive away in Bath city centre. It's decorated with flowers throughout and is said to be the most 'instagrammable' cafe in the city of Bath.
This delightful tea rooms sells breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and a selection of sweet little things.
https://www.sltbath.co.uk
Activities
High end spa just 10 minutes drive away. Booking in advance is essential. A truly stunning setting with an indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pool. Spa days and treatments available.
ESPA at Lucknam Park
High end spa just 10 minutes drive away. Booking in advance is essential. A truly stunning setting with an indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pool. Spa days and treatments available.
The Fashion Museum Bath holds a world-class collection of contemporary and historic dress.
It focuses on fashionable dress for men, women and children from the late 16th century to the present day and has more than 100,000 objects.
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Musée de la mode de Bath
Bennett StreetThe Fashion Museum Bath holds a world-class collection of contemporary and historic dress.
It focuses on fashionable dress for men, women and children from the late 16th century to the present day and has more than 100,000 objects.
A public art gallery, suited in a stunning Grade I listed building, and features fine and decorative arts built around the collection of Sir William Holburne. A 30 minute drive away.
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Musée Holburne
Great Pulteney StreetA public art gallery, suited in a stunning Grade I listed building, and features fine and decorative arts built around the collection of Sir William Holburne. A 30 minute drive away.
The Jane Austen Centre offers a snapshot of life during Regency times and explores how living in this magnificent city affected Jane Austen and her writing. A 25 minute drive from the studio.
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The Jane Austen Centre
40 Gay StThe Jane Austen Centre offers a snapshot of life during Regency times and explores how living in this magnificent city affected Jane Austen and her writing. A 25 minute drive from the studio.
Home to 2,500 different species from the far corners of the globe and 5 national tree collections. Beautiful throughout the year (but Autumn is particularly stunning).
Cafe onsite. 25 mins drive away.
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Westonbirt, L'Arboretum national
Home to 2,500 different species from the far corners of the globe and 5 national tree collections. Beautiful throughout the year (but Autumn is particularly stunning).
Cafe onsite. 25 mins drive away.
A very reasonably priced spa in the centre of Bath, featuring a gorgeous rooftop pool featuring spectacular views over the City of Bath and surrounding hills.
https://www.thermaebathspa.com
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Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetA very reasonably priced spa in the centre of Bath, featuring a gorgeous rooftop pool featuring spectacular views over the City of Bath and surrounding hills.
https://www.thermaebathspa.com