Homewood
Bath, United Kingdom
Freshford
Vibe
Playful eccentricities soften classic Georgian bones, pairing relaxed country elegance with whimsical sculpture, bold contemporary art, and exuberant garden strolls.
“Playful Somerset showpiece”
Playful, eclectic interiors inside a Georgian manor, featuring oversized artwork, chandeliers, and manicured topiary sculptures.
Suites with private outdoor saunas, Dyson styling tools, Smeg machines, and tailored treatments using GAIA products.
Heated outdoor swimming pool, indoor hydrotherapy bath, thermal saunas, and private hot tubs across the suites.
In the Limpley Stoke Valley overlooking the Avon Valley, fifteen minutes outside Bath city centre.
“This handsome Georgian country house is packed with personality, from the topiary teddy bear to the colorful and eclectic rooms and suites.”
Rooms
Individually styled bedrooms feature bold color palettes, while select suites open to private terraces with outdoor saunas and hot tubs.
“But let’s get to the 21 rooms—indulgent, huge double beds, some with hot tubs, all lavishly decorated in individual styles…”
Wellness
Soak between the heated outdoor pool, vitality bath, and indoor hydrotherapy lounge, complemented by thermal saunas and an experience bucket shower.
Backstory
Ian and Christa Taylor brought their Kaleidoscope Collection vision to this classic Georgian manor house estate in 2018.
Eat & drink
Olio serves British classics with Mediterranean accents, utilizing fresh seasonal produce harvested directly from the estate ten-acre kitchen garden.
The neighborhood
Set in the peaceful Limpley Stoke Valley, the grounds overlook the rolling Avon countryside just fifteen minutes from central Bath.
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The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.