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Bath - a popular tourist destination

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On the way to the West Country, Bath with its Roman remains is a popular place on the tourist trail for both British and foreign tourists.  The city of Bath is architecturally splendid with numerous fine buildings. If you can't tell the difference between an Ionic, Doric or Corinthian column - you will after visiting Bath. 

The Royal Crescent is probably the most famous example of Georgian architecture in Bath. Thirty beautiful town buildings, enhanced by Ionic columns, form a perfect arc.  No. 1 Royal Crescent has been restored both internally and externally to allow the public to view how the house would have looked and operated in its day.

Viewing Bath at your leisure
Open topped bus tours operate in Bath, as they do in most popular cities.  They're an excellent introduction to the major tourist attractions and provide a historical background which helps in understanding this lovely city.

The Roman Baths and Spa
Most tourists head for the Roman Baths and Pump Room where on payment of an admission fee they can follow the tour taking them around this ancient thermal spring whilst listening to a commentary in a choice of languages via a headset.   A similar audio  tour is available at the Museum of Costume which is also worth a visit.

Events to entertain you on holiday in Bath
There are various walking tours, including a ghost tour and Bath Pub Crawl, which represent excellent value for money and can be extremely entertaining.  Information about where to meet for these is readily available in Bath.  Many of the guides are talented actors who are very able to recreate the atmosphere and characters of the past. 

There is something of the mysterious and spiritual about Bath; healing thermal spring waters which made it a spa, connections with Druids, and the ghosts all contribute to the magic.

The city is very representative of  middle England; a vibrant city with numerous galleries, theatres, restaurants, tea rooms and excellent shopping areas.  One trip to Bath you will find is just not enough. There is so much to see and do that you will want to return.  Bear in mind that the city does get extremely busy during the rush hour - the one way systems, traffic and difficulty in finding parking can be stressful.  And do allow time to visit the many wonderful historic places, villages and countryside around Bath.

Holiday cottages and self-catering accommodation in the Bath area

	Cottage sleeps 4-6,  3 stars Jasmine Cottage shown on the left is an 18th century character cottage with exposed beams.  It has been modernised internally to provide a cosy and comfortable home in Steeple Ashton,  Wiltshire, near Bath (12 miles), to sleep up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms. Telephone Norman on + 44(0)121 353 5258 or email.
	3 Cottages sleep couples - 4 stars   Set on a working sheep farm in the picturesque village of Kelston, 10 minutes outside Bath, these recently converted barns combine a traditional feel with the  modern comforts of self-catering.  The three single ground level units each sleep two people. Whirlpool baths, barbeque,  garden furniture, and  spectacular views contribute to holiday cottages that you will want to return to time and again. There is a traditional West Country pub just ten minutes walk from the cottages.   Walkers may be interested to know that the Cotswold Way can be accessed via footpaths to the top of the farm.   Telephone 01225 448 757 for availability and booking.  Short breaks available. Click on an image for details and prices.
	Bridge Cottage in Bradford-on-Avon, near the city of Bath, is a charming period cottage with interesting details. It has 2 bedrooms .to sleep 4 people and is within walking distance of the station for trips to Bath and nearby places of interest. Bradford-on-Avon is a well-preserved historic wool town with rows of former cloth workers' cottages. Telephone: 01225 866 129 or click on cottage photograph for more information.
	5 bedroom house near Bath Sayres House is a period, detached Cotswold stone house situated in a quiet hamlet 6 miles from the city of Bath with far reaching views and an indoor swimming pool. The house offers 5 bedrooms and can sleep up to 10. Click on one of the photograph to find out more about this luxury house near Bath, with own private swimming pool. Telephone 0870 620 1066 or click on the photograph for more information.
	2 Luxury cottages near Bath Find two luxurious holiday retreat cottages situated in 2 acres of rural splendour in Wiltshire near Bath. An 18th century barn and stable block have been converted into The ‘Hay Barn’ and ‘Loose Box’, sleeping up to 11 people in total. Beamed throughout, log fires, exotic foreign themed bedrooms ( all doubles en suite), 6 ft. beds, 4 poster, Jacuzzi, corner and roll top baths. Can be booked separately for smaller groups. Telephone Gilly on 01225 703585, or 07768 625 868 for availability.
	2 Luxury cottages near Bath This little cottage is comfortable and inviting. It has a host of period features, but all the modern amenities you would expect. It's light and spacious with good sized living and bed rooms, all south facing. And outside there's a little garden for those hot evenings. Positioned in the town centre, it's ideal for exploring this delightful old woollen town, or cycling or paddling along the picturesque Kennet & Avon Canal or the River Avon Yet being only 100 metres from the station it's ideal for visiting Georgian Bath or Bristol, the ancient cathedral city of Salisbury, the south coast. For family outings Longleat and Stonehenge are near. And Stourhead and a host of National Trust properties are on your doorstep. Please click on the cottage photograph to find out more about staying in this cottage for a week or shorter break.
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Looking for somewhere to stay in Bath?

• Accommodation in Bath

  Points of interest in Bath:

• Bath is one of only three World Heritage Centres
• The Cotswold Way for walkers runs for 95 miles from Chipping Campden in Oxfordshire to Bath. 
• The River Avon runs through Bath.
• Thomas Gainsborough, English portrait painter,  painted 'The blue Boy' at no. 17, the King's Circus (a wonderful row of colonnaded houses in an arc with Roman inspiration), between 1765 and 1774.
• Jane Austen temporarily lived in Bath.  The settings for two of her novels - Northanger Abbey and Persuasion can be visited in Bath.  There is a walking tour which will guide you around the places in the novels.
• Sally Lunn, after whom the cakes are named, lived in the oldest house in Bath which dates back to 1482, and you can still visit today. 
• Isambard Kingdom Brunel designed and built Bath railway station.
• When Charles Dickens visited Bath, he stayed at 35, St. James Square and the Saracen's Head.  A lengthy list of famous people have either visited or lived in Bath which just shows that it has been popular and desirable for centuries.
• Henrietta Park, a 7 acre park is named after Henrietta Laura Pulteney, and was opened to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria in 1897.  The Royal Victoria Park was named for Queen Victoria but after a single visit in 1819 she never had the pleasure again.
• Bath is located between two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the Cotswolds and the Mendips.

Events in Bath - Festivals

• March - Bath Literature Festival
• March - Bath Shakespearean Festival
• April - Bath Puppet Festival
• May - International Music Festival in Bath
• May - Bath Balloon and Flower Festivals
• May (end)-June - Bath Fringe Festival
• July - Boules Tournament
• July - International Guitar Festival
• October - Bath Film Festival
• November - Bath Mozartfest, telephone: 01225 463362

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