City Guide Bath - Somerset

Bath Somerset

The city Bath in Somerset is a chic fusion of Roman heritage and Georgian elegance, is where timeless beauty meets modern charm. With its iconic hot springs Roman Baths, stunning architecture like the Royal Cresent and The Circus, and a vibrant cultural scene, this UNESCO gem is a lovely city to explore for 1 day. Close to Bristol, I would combine both cities in 2 days.

Boutique Hotels Bath

The Yard Boutique Hotel

Nestled within the cobbled streets of Bath, The Yard Boutique Hotel is a mix of modern design and classic British charm with 13 boutique rooms. With its eclectic blend of luxurious interiors and a laid-back, artistic vibe, it offers guests a stylish retreat just steps away from the city’s Roman heritage.

The Bird Boutique Hotel

A charming fusion of Victorian elegance and playful modernity, The Bird Boutique Hotel offers an intimate escape in the heart of Bath with 31 beautiful decorated rooms. With its whimsical décor, and vibrant hues, this is where quirky meets sophisticated in the most unexpected, delightful ways.

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Bakeries Bath

Landrace Bakery - Absolutely loved this bakery. Certainly Landrace Bakery in Bath is the hotspot for the hipster crowd. You can also buy a bread loaf to take home. Next door to Restaurant Landrace Upstairs and Landrace Pizza.

Coffee Bath

Brac Coffee Bath - Tucked away on the charming Kingsmead Square, Brac Coffee is a minimalist’s coffe bar, offering expertly brewed coffee with a focus on sustainability and local ingredients. A bit of the road from The Royal Cresent.

Colonna and Smalls Coffee - Set against Bath’s Georgian elegance on the picturesque Chapel Row, Colonna and Smalls is the haven for coffee connoisseurs. Society Cafe Coffee - On Saville Row Bath, you'll find the Society Café serves up a chic, contemporary coffee. Landrace Bakery - Landrace Bakery is where artisanal pastries and expertly brewed coffee meet in a cozy, rustic setting. Mjolk - Mjolk’s Scandinavian-inspired design opposite the Bath Cathedral.

Sally Lunn’s - At Bath legend since 1600. Sally Lunn's bakery lies one of the most charming streets in Bath offering reshly baked buns. A bit of a tourist place though.

Restaurants Bath

Landrace Upstairs - Tucked above the hipster and bustling Landrace Bakery, restaurant Landrace Upstairs offers an intimate, refined dining experience with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Landrace Pizza - For pizza lovers seeking perfection, Landrace Pizza elevates casual pizzas with hand-crafted, wood-fired pies topped with the finest local ingredients, served in a chic, rustic space. Beckford Canteen effortlessly combines modern British comfort food with a laid-back, stylish atmosphere.

Oak Restaurant Bath - Plant based restaurant and grocer in the center of Bath. Natural wine, sustainably grown produce, delicious small plates.

Castle Farm Restaurant in a barn, on an organic farm just South of the city of Bath. Serving an eclectic mix of foodie experiences in a unique setting. Beckford Wine Bottle - Wine shop and bistro serving fantastic wine and small plates

Pig & Fiddle Bath is a classic pub charm with a contemporary twist. Broad Street Townhouse in Bath is where sophistication meets a cozy escape with its chic interiors, artisanal cocktails, and a menu that elevates casual dining into a stylish affair.

Shops Bath

Homefront - On Walcot street you'll find a few cute shops, one of them is Homefront with vintage-inspired homewares, modern furniture, and eclectic decor lifestyle items. Palette (Gallery, Shop, Cafe) offers a seamless blend of contemporary art, unique home accessories, and artisanal coffee with a Gallery, Shop and Cafe in one.

Rossiters of Bath - Such a beautiful lovely lifestyle shop is Rossiters in Bath with 4 floors of furniture, homeware & gifts edited with quality, timelessness, sustainability, and pleasure in mind.

Things To Do Bath

Royal Cresent Explore this iconic Georgian squares, known for their architecture and atmosphere. The Royal Cresent is a row of 30 Georgian terraced houses designed by renown Bath architect John Wood, the Younger.

In between the Royal Cresent and the Circus you’ll want to visit Margaret’s building street, a side street of Brock Street. There is Homefront (lifestyle shop), Mercy in Action charity shop and the Bath Old Books Shop. For design you go to the Interior architecture shop Berdoulat for home inspiration. The Green Bird Cafe is your spot for coffee and/or lunch. Looking for a design apartment to stay for the night, than 8 Holland Street is the place to book.

The Circus Bath is a historic street of large townhouses which mimics Stonehenge in its circular shape designed by Georgian architect John Wood, the Elder.

Pulteney Bridge - Take a walk across this iconic bridge and admire the views. One of only four bridges in the world that boast shops across its full span on both sides. The bridge is best viewed from the Parada Gardens and the Cresent Weir.

Roman Baths One of the best preserved Roman remains in the world. A world-class collection of contemporary and historical sites.The Roman baths, designed for public bathing, were used until the end of Roman rule in Britain in the 5th century.

Bath Abbey is a breathtaking Gothic masterpiece located at the heart of the city of Bath. Holbourne Museum showcases a brilliant collection of art, from Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary works, set amidst serene gardens and period decor.

Bath Skyline Walk Stretching across rolling hills and offering panoramic views of the city, the Bath Skyline Walk is a scenic escape, weaving through woodlands, meadows, and ancient landscapes that perfectly blend nature with history. Prior Park Landscape Garden is an intimate and idyllic landscape garden full of hidden Georgian architecture. Walk over the Palladian Bridge.

Alexandra Park offers panoramic views over the entire city, with Bath’s skyline framed by rolling hills.

Little Theater Cinema - Fall in love with this cosy and utterly charming two-screen Bath cinema and bar, dating from 1935, showing the best blockbuster and arthouse films.

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