Bath
With 2,000 years of history crammed into its charming, cobbled streets, Bath is a picturesque city with a rich and varied past. From the Roman Baths to Jane Austen, grand Georgian crescents to cutting-edge modern architecture, this is a city that wears its history proudly, while looking to the future. Take a soak in the rooftop pool of the Thermae Bath Spa to appreciate this perfect balance.
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Seized by the Romans to create a thermal spa city, Bath’s healing waters and hot springs still attract visitors to enjoy their rejuvenating properties. After day exploring the beautiful architecture and wealth of historic sites, luxuriate in the steam rooms and saunas of the Spa before sampling the buzzing modern-day nightlife
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The Bath Priory
Bath, England
Offering a tranquil haven within walking distance of Bath’s honeyed stone terraces, the Bath Priory welcomes guests as if to the home of a friend, albeit a friend with an award-winning restaurant and L’Occitane spa housed in Georgian grandeur.
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The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
Bath, England
Perfectly located in historic Bath, the Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is a sophisticated urban retreat blending period Georgian charm and modern luxury. Its secret gardens, award-winning spa and fine hospitality make the Royal Crescent our top pick in Bath.