The Olive Tree Restaurant
September 12th, 2006Situated in the heart of the city of Bath, the Olive Tree Restaurant has developed a reputation for serving delicious modern British cuisine. The restaurant boasts a stylish, modern décor and a relaxed yet intimate atmosphere. The menu mixes tastes from modern England, with influences from the Mediterranean. The Olive Tree Restaurant offers fixed price two and three-course lunchtime meals, as well as an evening a la carte menu. The restaurant caters well to vegetarians and diners who suffer from allergies.
Pratt’s Hotel
September 11th, 2006
Pratt’s Hotel is located in the heart of the historical city of Bath. Built from the famed honey-coloured Bath stone, the hotel was designed by the city’s celebrated architects John Wood the Elder, in 1743. Pratt’s Hotel is a beautiful Georgian building, with each room individually decorated. The hotel bar offers guests a view of Bath’s famous South Parade, while the restaurant offers delicious English and French cuisine, with vegetarians well catered for. The hotel is reasonably priced and it offers guests the perfect location to relax and enjoy the sites of Bath.
The Roman Baths
September 8th, 2006One of the most popular tourist attractions in the city of Bath is the beautiful Roman Baths. Built over 2000 years ago by the Romans, the baths were lost to the city until they were rediscovered by the Victorians. Today, the Roman Baths are open throughout the year, and they guarantee a fascinating trip for all visitors. The baths made use of the city’s natural hot mineral springs and visitors can explore the rooms into which this water runs. Particular attractions are the Great Bath and the stunning examples of Roman and medieval architecture.
The Thermae Bath Spa
September 7th, 2006The city of Bath has long been famed for the natural springs that occur in the area, and the Thermae Bath Spa makes wonderful use of these warm waters. The city lies on the only geothermal spring in the United Kingdom, and the Spa offers Watsu and Vichy Showers, which take advantage of the natural springs. The spa also treats visitors to relaxing and invigorating treatments such as Hot Stone therapy, body wraps, massage and facials. Close to the ancient Royal Bath site, the Thermae Bath Spa features an impressive Glass Cube design and a lovely café and restaurant.
Beckford’s Tower
September 6th, 2006Visitors to Bath should take a trip to the lovely Beckford’s Tower, which was built in 1825 in a neo-classical style, following the design by Henry Edmund Goodridge. Beckford’s Tower is a folly (an extravagant building) designed for local resident William Beckford, who used the structure as a retreat and library. Today, visitors can climb the tower and enjoy the beautiful view across the city of Bath. The tower also houses a museum that displays the original furniture and artwork belonging to William Beckford. The structure is located on Lansdown Hill, just outside the city.
Hotels in Bath Blog
August 31st, 2006Welcome to our new Hotels in Bath blog. We aim in the months ahead to provide as much useful information for travellers to Bath England as we can via this blog. Meantime for anyone interested in booking Hotels in Bath see the link provided.