Nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset, Bath is a glorious English city that seduces with its honeyed townhouses, stately colonnaded crescents, swish spas, and timeless Roman relics. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city owes much of its acclaim to the legendary Roman Baths\u2014still bubbling with mineral-rich waters today that have enchanted visitors for centuries. Beyond these ancient springs, you can wander along the lazily curving Royal Crescent, catch a play at the opulent Theatre Royal, or toast Jane Austen\u2019s 250th anniversary with an Austen-themed afternoon tea beneath the glittering chandeliers of the elegant Pump Room Restaurant.<\/p>\n
Or, simply amble through charming cobbled streets overflowing with independent caf\u00e9s, treasure-filled antique shops, and glowing bakeries that perfume the air with warm, buttery pastries. Whether you\u2019re melting into the rooftop thermal pool at Thermae Bath Spa or gazing at a blazing sunset sinking behind the spires of Bath Abbey\u2014Mo\u00ebt in hand\u2014you\u2019ll be utterly spellbound by the city\u2019s golden glow.<\/p>\n
Where To Stay<\/p>\n
The beautiful exteriors of Bloomfield House.<\/p>\n
Bloomfield House<\/p>\n
Just a mile south of Bath\u2019s city centre, Bloomfield House<\/a> is a gorgeous Georgian mansion that marries Regency elegance with suave modern comforts. Originally built in the 1790s, it once served as the residence of the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Bath\u2014and today stands as a Grade II-listed golden palace offering Bridgerton-style stays for hedonists and high-flyers\u2014complete with a private chef and discreetly attentive housekeepers.<\/p>\n Read More:ForbesHow To Spend The Perfect Weekend In BakewellBy Lewis Nunn<\/a><\/p>\n Swipe your keycard and glide down a sweeping drive (EV charger in tow) as you meet Bloomfield\u2019s majestic limestone facade. Step through lion-handled French doors into a glowing reception hall lit by a champagne globe chandelier. Ahead of you, lies a mammoth kitchen-diner\u2014dressed with a long banquette table, quirky pop art (one piece of Queen Elizabeth II), and glass-boxed cabinets brimming with honesty-bar spirits and crystal champagne flutes\u2014perfect for a celebratory welcome toast.<\/p>\n Kitchen-diner at Bloomfield House.<\/p>\n Bloomfield House<\/p>\n Mornings beckon bean-to-cup cappuccinos and lazy continental breakfasts laid out by your private chef: think buttery croissants, velvety Greek yoghurt, rustic granolas, and fresh fruit platters.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, a grand Georgian staircase leads to nine individually styled bedrooms\u2014light-filled and elegant\u2014sleeping up to 23 guests; with seven en-suites and a snug kids\u2019 chamber with six bunk beds. Expect stylish features like sumptuous wingback beds, soft-toed wool carpets, and oak-panelled wardrobes. While marble bathrooms dazzle with brass finishes, rainfall showers, and luminous vanity mirrors: and some rooms boast four-poster beds and freestanding bathtubs perched atop platforms fit for royalty.<\/p>\n Bedroom at Bloomfield House.<\/p>\n Bloomfield House<\/p>\n Spend sunny afternoons sinking into your bubbling hot tub as you sip salt-laced margaritas or bask in Bath\u2019s golden glow, surrounded by ornate landscaped gardens\u2014anchored by a towering Holm Oak. Then, fire up the BBQ while the little ones play Jenga in the Garden Room. Inside, however, you can relax in one of two plush living rooms\u2014think Turkish rugs, five-tier chandeliers, grand oil paintings, and Art Deco sofas\u2014perfect for curling up for a cozy night watching Pride and Prejudice as you grab a tipple from the honesty bar (think gin, vodka, and Jack Daniel\u2019s).<\/p>\n Read More:ForbesHow To Spend The Perfect Weekend In GuernseyBy Lewis Nunn<\/a><\/p>\n For something a little more extravagant, book a private at-home wine tasting with award-winning Minerva Wine<\/a>\u2014proprietors of the 2-hectare, 10,000-vine Corston Vineyard Estate in Bath. Inspired by a Newcastle University study, you\u2019ll sample fine wines while listening to classical music, varying in moods, to explore how it alters flavour perception\u2014prepare to be awestruck.<\/p>\n Comfy lounge at Bloomfield House.<\/p>\n Bloomfield House<\/p>\n Final flourish? Indulge in a three-course dinner, lovingly prepared by your private chef\u2014think smoked mackerel, followed by tender Welsh lamb or silky crab linguine. Finish with a divine Eton mess\u2014bursting with ripe strawberries and clouds of whipped cream. Then, swirl down a sweeping staircase into your cozy cinema room, crunchy popcorn in hand, ready to lose yourself in Gladiator on your epic 4K 120\u201d screen surrounded by 13 thunderous speakers\u2014no words needed.<\/p>\n Pure, hedonistic bliss.<\/p>\n Best Things To Do In Bath Built around 70 AD atop natural hot springs, the Roman Baths<\/a> stand among the world\u2019s most astonishingly preserved ancient bathing complexes\u2014once the heart of Roman Britain\u2019s social and religious life, known as Aquae Sulis. Over 1.1 million litres of geothermally heated water still flow daily into the baths at a steamy 46\u00b0C\u2014and while swimming is no longer allowed\u2014you can explore the mystic Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, and the Great Bath itself; with an immersive audio guide. Don\u2019t miss its adjoining museum\u2014a trove of archaeological treasures unearthed on-site, from eerie inscribed curse tablets to the majestic gilt bronze head of Sulis Minerva\u2014goddess of healing to whom the Roman Baths are dedicated (tickets from $37 per person).<\/p>\n Read More:ForbesHow To Spend The Perfect Weekend In CirencesterBy Lewis Nunn<\/a> Open-air rooftop pool at Thermae Bath Spa.<\/p>\n Thermae Bath Spa<\/p>\n For those craving a contemporary soak, slip into Thermae Bath Spa<\/a>\u2014offering a rare chance to bathe in Britain\u2019s only naturally warm, mineral-rich waters\u2014just as Celts and Romans did over 2,000 years ago. Begin in the Minerva Bath, where swirling whirlpools meet a lazy river. Then rise to the rooftop pool\u2014its steamy shimmer offering panoramic views of Bath\u2019s golden skyline. Finale? Retreat to the Wellness Suite\u2014housing Roman and Georgian steam rooms, an Ice Chamber, Infrared Sauna, and the celestial-themed Relaxation Room\u2014inspired by astronomer, William Herschel. Or, for an exclusive dip, book the Cross Bath\u2014a Grade I-listed Georgian gem fed by sacred springs once steeped in royal fertility legends (a two-hour session from $55 per person).<\/p>\n The Holburne Museum<\/p>\n Exteriors of Holburne Museum.<\/p>\n Holburne Museum<\/p>\n Framed by the leafy Sydney Gardens, the Holburne Museum<\/a> is Bath\u2019s oldest public gallery, housed in a Grade I-listed Georgian building\u2014once the Sydney Hotel\u2014now home to the eclectic collection of Sir William Holburne, a 19th-century naval officer and art collector. Inside, you\u2019ll discover a rich tapestry of fine art, from Renaissance bronzes and exquisite Chinese porcelain to masterpieces by Gainsborough and Zoffany. The museum\u2019s grand ballroom still glitters with silver and china ready for a Georgian banquet\u2014while more recently, Holburne has stepped into the limelight as Lady Danbury\u2019s residence in Bridgerton\u2014drawing a steady stream of Netflix pilgrims (tickets from $17 per person).<\/p>\n Read More:ForbesHow To Spend A Weekend At Burghley HouseBy Lewis Nunn<\/a> Exteriors of Bath Abbey.<\/p>\n Bath Abbey<\/p>\n With its origins tracing back to 675 AD, Bath Abbey<\/a> is one of England\u2019s crowning jewels of Perpendicular Gothic architecture. Its current structure was commissioned by Bishop Oliver King, who\u2014according to legend\u2014dreamt of angels climbing golden ladders to heaven: now immortalized on the Abbey\u2019s West Front. Over centuries, the abbey has evolved through phases of monastic life, Norman might, and Tudor grandeur\u2014surviving destruction under Henry VIII\u2019s Dissolution and later revived by Queen Elizabeth I. Step inside and marvel at its fan-vaulted ceilings, ornate stained glass, and 52 windows flooding the sacred space with light\u2014earning it the nickname \u201cLantern of the West\u201d (tickets from $10 per person).<\/p>\n Best Restaurants In Bath Beneath the Georgian elegance of Russell Street, The Olive Tree<\/a> is Bath\u2019s Michelin-starred secret\u2014equal parts culinary theatre and quiet sophistication. It whispers luxury, never screams, serving seven-course tasting menus that read like edible sonnets. Begin with Isle of Skye langoustine\u2014smoky and citrus-kissed, dancing with jalape\u00f1o. Fallow deer follows, earthy and dramatic, tangled with Cheltenham beetroot and Kampot pepper. Vegetarians? Prepare to be serenaded with black onion seed gnocchi and BBQ cauliflower, laced with Perigord truffle. Desserts are a dream: think Tahitian vanilla cr\u00e8me chiboust with jasmine tea or lush islands chocolate adorned with 50-year-old balsamic.<\/p>\n Read More:ForbesHow To Spend The Perfect Weekend In PlymouthBy Lewis Nunn<\/a> Courtyard of Corkage Bath.<\/p>\n Corkage Bath<\/p>\n Hidden away on charming Chapel Row, Corkage Bath <\/a>is a wine lover\u2019s fever dream\u2014half candlelit hideaway, half small plate playground. It hums with clinking glasses and aromatic swirls: silky Scout & Sage gin-cured salmon, red lentil dahl with coconut yoghurt, and smoky beef shin croquettes crisped to perfection. For serious indulgence, the hanger steak shines\u2014rosy and rich with mushroom pur\u00e9e, crispy cabbage, smoky bacon, and velvety jus. Plant-based dishes hold their own, too\u2014from caramelised courgette in cashew-miso velvet to salt-baked celeriac with burnt apple and black truffle. The wine list? Wildly worldly\u2014from zippy Gr\u00fcner Veltliner to inky South African Cinsault.<\/p>\n How To Get There<\/p>\n Travelers in London can hop on a 75-minute direct train service from London Paddington to Bath Spa with Great Western Railway. To book your escape at Bloomfield House, visit bloomfieldhouse.co.uk<\/a>. For more Bath inspiration, head to visitbath.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read More:ForbesHow To Spend The Perfect Weekend In BakewellBy Lewis Nunn<\/a>ForbesHow To Spend The Perfect Weekend In GuernseyBy Lewis Nunn<\/a>ForbesHow To Spend The Perfect Weekend In CirencesterBy Lewis Nunn<\/a>ForbesHow To Spend A Weekend At Burghley HouseBy Lewis Nunn<\/a>ForbesHow To Spend The Perfect Weekend In PlymouthBy Lewis Nunn<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Nestled in the rolling hills of Somerset, Bath is a glorious English city that seduces with its honeyed…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":306685,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5008],"tags":[5012,112590,748,393,4884,112591,112592,112589,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-306684","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-england","8":"tag-bath","9":"tag-best-restaurants-in-bath","10":"tag-britain","11":"tag-england","12":"tag-great-britain","13":"tag-places-to-stay-in-bath","14":"tag-roman-baths","15":"tag-things-to-do-in-bath","16":"tag-uk","17":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114948098231926880","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/306684","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=306684"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/306684\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/306685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=306684"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=306684"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=306684"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nThe Roman Baths<\/p>\n
\nThermae Bath Spa<\/p>\n
\nBath Abbey<\/p>\n
\nThe Olive Tree<\/p>\n
\nCorkage Bath<\/p>\n