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Where we stayed

A new arrival on the busy hotel

scene in Bat h is Eight , a n

independent boutique hotel and

restaurant in a converted

townhouse dating back to the 1600s,

run by husband and wife team,

Fred (head chef ) and Nathalie

(general manager).

It’s in the heart of the old town,

a five-minute walk from the train

station and just a stone’s throw from

the Abbey; from your bedroom you

can hear the church bells ring.

The eight rooms are sleek,

characterful and compact with

elegant furnishings and all the

luxuries – comfy beds, good linen,

great shower with White Company

products and a Nespresso machine

for cosy morning coffees in bed.

There’s a large deluxe and a triple

room for families, too.

S

o, Bath may be a well known and popular choice for a short break but

it’s with very good reason. Look beyond the tourist hotspots and you’ll

find an alternative side to the city, brimming with small independent

shops and creative folk. Go during the winter months and enjoy quiet

streets, the smell of woodsmoke lingering in the night air and traditional

pubs that entice visitors through their glowing stained-glass windows.

Famous for its architecture and its historic centre, Bath also offers very easy access

to nature with green hills that roll down into the city, providing walkers with the best

views of the World-Heritage-preserved Georgian cityscape, and miles of canal and

river paths ideal for strolling or cycling.

SWEEPING GEORGIAN CRESCENTS, A VIBRANT

CAFE CULTURE, AND COUNTRYSIDE JUST STEPS

AWAY. BATH TICKS ALL OUR BOXES

Words: REBECCA FRANK

Weekend away