Georgian garden retreat
Oil paintings line the drawing room walls, while French doors open out onto four acres of wisteria-draped gardens and croquet lawns.
“Inside it's stunning and filled with fine art covering every wall from the elegant drawing rooms to your bedroom.”
Where it shines
Notable
The UK's only L'Occitane spa, pairing botanical therapies with indoor and outdoor pools.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Though near the city center, it’s a proper country house, full of antique character and spacious both indoors and out.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set in a quiet residential quarter, a leafy stroll through Royal Victoria Park leads directly past the Royal Crescent into central Bath.
The rooms
Individually styled after English flowers, bedrooms pair antique four-poster beds and floral fabrics with views overlooking the leafy grounds.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated indoor pool looks through Georgian windows, and a seasonal pool sits outside by the croquet lawn.
The spa
Therapists in the L'Occitane spa perform botanical facials and aromachology massages, beside a Finnish sauna and steam pod.
At the table
The Priory Restaurant serves Modern British dining from the kitchen garden, and afternoon tea arrives on the wisteria terrace.
How it began
Built in 1835 on historic abbey land, the Gothic stone residence served as a school dormitory before opening as a hotel in 1969.
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Gold
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.