Bath, United KingdomBathwick
The Bird, Bath
Maximalist Victorian townhouse
Bathwick Bath, United Kingdom
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Kaleidoscope HotelsMaximalist Victorian townhouse
Two Victorian villas skip Bath's traditional period restraint for eccentric maximalism, packed with bold art and feathered motifs.
What it’s good at
Notable
Playful avian motifs and Graham Knuttel paintings set against vibrant Victorian proportions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Bird is full of bold patterns, bright colors, and animal imagery; its 29 rooms range from Dinky to Roomy and beyond, and freely mix modern and antique elements.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Recreation Ground sits right outside, and a ten-minute walk across Pulteney Bridge leads to Bath Abbey.
The rooms
Rooms mix vibrant patterned wallpaper with antique furniture, and select categories look straight toward Bath Abbey.
At the table
The Bird Grill prepares seasonal British cuts over open fire, and the terrace serves cocktails inside private dining domes.
How it began
The building spent decades operating as the County Hotel before a 2018 renovation revived the twin Victorian villas.
Bath
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
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.