One night in Bath...
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One night in Bath...
Looking for recommendation for a nice, but moderately priced place to stay in Bath - no car, so prefer centrally located.
Also - any recommendations on somewhere reasonable for a meal, afternoon tea, perhaps a nice pub for a couple of drinks at the end of the night (me - age 44 + my Mum so something quiet, where OK for two women)..
I believe there's a Christmas market starting Nov 27th too? Any info on that??
Thanks!
Also - any recommendations on somewhere reasonable for a meal, afternoon tea, perhaps a nice pub for a couple of drinks at the end of the night (me - age 44 + my Mum so something quiet, where OK for two women)..
I believe there's a Christmas market starting Nov 27th too? Any info on that??
Thanks!
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Another question - has anybody used the First Great Western 2 for 1 offers. Several of them for Bath but when print the vouchers doesn't give much info and wondering what the reaction of the restaurants/museums etc is when you present these...
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<i>Another question - has anybody used the First Great Western 2 for 1 offers.</i>
I did.
http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Content.aspx?id=3024
I only used it for the Roman Baths. The ticket agent there insisted to check the rail tickets from BOTH of us.
I did.
http://www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/Content.aspx?id=3024
I only used it for the Roman Baths. The ticket agent there insisted to check the rail tickets from BOTH of us.
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Don't know what you mean by moderate price, but I highly recommend the Apple Tree Guest House. http://www.appletreeguesthouse.com/ It's £70 - 90. Les and Lynsay are great. It truly is only a 10-minute, very pleasant walk to town. There is a nice pub just across the street, where we had a pretty decent meal -- pork chop, peas, mashed potatoes -- for £7.95. We had a lovely tea in the Pump Room, which has great ambiance and you can take the waters if you really want.
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Hmm. hadn't thought that one night would be a problem. Off season, midweek (night of Nov. 26th.
Thanks for the suggestion - I'll def. check it out. May I ask what the room rates were?
Thanks for the suggestion - I'll def. check it out. May I ask what the room rates were?
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We have stayed at Oldfield's B&B which is quite close to Bath Spa rail station. It is a lovely home and the owners are very gracious. We were at the Bath Christmas Market last year and it is GREAT! Enjoy!!!
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We stayed here for two nights two years ago and loved it:
http://www.paradise-house.co.uk/
It's close to the train station and central Bath, but it's a pretty good haul uphill to get to it. But that's also what makes the view from the back spectacular.
http://www.paradise-house.co.uk/
It's close to the train station and central Bath, but it's a pretty good haul uphill to get to it. But that's also what makes the view from the back spectacular.
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gillybrit: Bath is a pricey place for hotels/B&Bs. It is a beautiful city w/ thousands of visitors and most places at all decent will generally be in the £75 - £100+ double range. (approx. $115 - $150). You can probably find something for around £65 - but it won't be fancy
Just be glad you weren't visiting last summer because £75-£100 would have been $150-$200.
Just be glad you weren't visiting last summer because £75-£100 would have been $150-$200.
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Hi Gilly - Do you like Thai food?
I live near Bath, and two of my favourite places to eat in the city centre - Mai Thai and Sala Thai - are also among the best value in town.
They are both in Pierrepoint St. (- 3 mins walk from the cathedral).
Nearby Sally Lunn's is a renowned place for afternoon tea - as is the Roman Baths tea-room (- elegant but pricey) - which often has live musicians.
A pleasant cheaper option for tea/coffee is Manvers Street Church cafe (- same street as Mai Thai)
Hope this helps ...
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I live near Bath, and two of my favourite places to eat in the city centre - Mai Thai and Sala Thai - are also among the best value in town.
They are both in Pierrepoint St. (- 3 mins walk from the cathedral).
Nearby Sally Lunn's is a renowned place for afternoon tea - as is the Roman Baths tea-room (- elegant but pricey) - which often has live musicians.
A pleasant cheaper option for tea/coffee is Manvers Street Church cafe (- same street as Mai Thai)
Hope this helps ...
Steve
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Villa Magdala Hotel in Henrietta Place, opposite a pretty park is very close to shops, Abbey, Roman Baths etc
www.villamagdala.co.uk
Pleasant rooms, quiet location.
I enjoyed an evening meal at the Loch Fyne Seafood Restaurant at the top of Milsom St (main shopping street). We've also eaten at Demuth's Vegetarian Restaurant, a few doors down from Sally Lunn's.
Tea in the Pump Rooms for its ambience, never mind the cost!
www.villamagdala.co.uk
Pleasant rooms, quiet location.
I enjoyed an evening meal at the Loch Fyne Seafood Restaurant at the top of Milsom St (main shopping street). We've also eaten at Demuth's Vegetarian Restaurant, a few doors down from Sally Lunn's.
Tea in the Pump Rooms for its ambience, never mind the cost!
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I haven't been to Loch Fyne (mentioned by bellini above), but they have some great deals.
2-course lunch menu w/wine for £12
2-course dinner menu for £15
http://www.lochfyne.com/Restaurants.aspx
2-course lunch menu w/wine for £12
2-course dinner menu for £15
http://www.lochfyne.com/Restaurants.aspx
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It has been a number of years ago already, but we enjoyed the Parade Park hotel b&b. Good central location. It has a pub attached with a scooter theme (lambretta's).
http://www.paradepark.co.uk/
I stumbled (not literally) into a tiny pub that I think was called The Coeur De Lion. Very small and cozy. Seems to me it was in a covered walkway in a central shopping area.
http://www.paradepark.co.uk/
I stumbled (not literally) into a tiny pub that I think was called The Coeur De Lion. Very small and cozy. Seems to me it was in a covered walkway in a central shopping area.
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Bitter's, sallyky's and bellini's posts illustrate my comment about Bath being pricey. Unless you want to share a bath, most rooms in all three recommended properties are above your budget.
The Park Parade charges £95 for a twin w/ ensuite bath
the Apple tree does list £70 minimum for a double but they go up to £90+. The Villa Magdalla = £95-£145.
The Paradise House charges £65 - £195 for doubles/twins-- so you might be able to book something in their smaller rooms that fits w/i your budget
The Park Parade charges £95 for a twin w/ ensuite bath
the Apple tree does list £70 minimum for a double but they go up to £90+. The Villa Magdalla = £95-£145.
The Paradise House charges £65 - £195 for doubles/twins-- so you might be able to book something in their smaller rooms that fits w/i your budget