I'm looking for recommendations for B&Bs or small hotels in Bath and in Wells. I will not have a car in Bath, but I will in Wells. I need a single, and ideally would like to pay less than 65 GBP, although I could go a bit higher if necessary or for somewhere really nice.

This place in Wells is VERY nice. Only problem is they don't list their single rates - I hate that "on request" bit

I'm pretty sure they'd be within/under your budget, though

http://www.stoberry-park.co.uk/

And this one is about 2 or 3 miles out of Wells. The single rate is £65

http://www.beaconsfieldfarm.co.uk/

And these two are in Glastonbury

http://www.parsnips-glastonbury.co.uk/
http://www.hillsideglastonbury.co.uk/

Meant to include this one in Bath. Terrific location - Maybe the best location in Bath. A bit over your budget though

http://www.threeabbeygreen.com/

In Bath, check out Cornerways B&B. The following is my impressions of Cornerways from my trip report. We were there in May.

We had quite a bit of trouble finding this B&B since its address; Crescent Gardens was not on our Garmin GPS. I understand that Tom Tom users have the same problem. Crescent Gardens as it turns out is also called Upper Brewster Road. When we finally arrived, our hostess Sue Black greeted us with a very welcome pot of tea.

Rick Steves, you've done her wrong. Rick Steve's guidebook described the rooms at Cornerways as "well worn" and frankly it was not the kind of write-up that would draw one to the place. I am glad that I did not read that write-up before booking our room because our experience was exactly the opposite. Our room was large, spotless and bright - attractive in a simple way, and the rate was an absolute bargain for what we received. There was nothing worn about it. Sue is a gracious hostess and gave us some fine restaurant and touring tips. Cornerways is very conveniently located midway between the Cathedral and the Royal Crescent. About a 5-10 minute walk either way. It was an excellent location - we walked everywhere from there. The only drawback is that Crescent Gardens road is a busy one, so if you like to sleep late, request a rear room - for us that was not an issue since we are early risers - our room was in the front. Sue's prices are rock bottom for Bath but she is a wonderful hostess. For example, we asked where there was a place to do laundry and she said just leave it with her and she would take care of it. It was back the next morning, nicely folded. The cost? All she asked for was a contribution of 5 pounds to one of the 2 animal charity boxes she keeps in dining area. Breakfast at Cornerways was extraordinary. Sue served the usual Full English and there was an excellent assortment of cereals and such. What made the breakfast different was the quality of the ingredients. All was organic and the eggs came from a nearby farm and were from a type of chicken that lays blue eggs. When poached (and they were perfectly done) the yolks were a bright yellow orange. Blue eggs and ham became more than a Dr. Seuss story. Well make that blue eggs and bacon, but why quibble about some pig meat. The mushrooms were also of a variety that was new to us. Almost black in color with a rich earthy taste. The marmalades were of the Duchy brand - that is the company that Prince Charles sponsors. There were also other quality marmalades as well such as Dundee. Also available were some gluten free cereals and since DW mentioned that she preferred gluten free, she was served toast, sans gluten. Gluten free biscuits were also put in our room when Sue learned of DW’s preference – a very thoughtful touch. There is room to park three cars behind the house, but the cars have to be inline, so some planning with other guests is in order when you need to leave unless you are the last in line. Cornerways has free wi-fi.

We stayed here in Wells. Great location right on the Cathedral green. There are rooms that face the cathedral. Fantastic view from the breakfast room. http://www.canongrange.co.uk/index.htm

Thanks for the replies. Since I won't be there until March, I'm hoping that needing a single won't be a problem.

For Bath I'm glad to read that the RS put-down of Cornerways can safely be ignored, and that it's walking distance to the center. The Abbey Green does look gorgeous, but I am trying to keep the price down.

For Wells, that's a really hard choice between beautiful gardens and being practically next to the cathedral. If Canon Grange has parking, I think it may be the winner.

Hi
Canon grange does have parking. It is alongside the green in front of the B&B. It's a little tricky to find. We made a wrong turn and were lost in town and we called the owner. He directed us to the backdoor of the B&B, he hopped in our car and rode with us to the parking spaces.

There is a lovely pub just a couple blocks behind the cathedral. It is the Fountain Inn. We ate there both nights.

On the weekends the green is a giant local park. Families picnicking and strolling around with their children. Grab a picnic lunch and a bench and relax and enjoy.

Have fun,
Michele

To locate Cornerways on the map, spot Queen Square, it is a park, and to the left you will see where Charlotte Road and Upper Bristol Road join. Where they come together is Cornerways.

Thanks for the directions basingstoke2. I'll be flying into Bristol from Nice and taking the train to Bath (or can I get a bus from Bristol airport to Bath?), so I'll probably take a taxi to the Bath B&B. Then I'll rent the car from Enterprise, so they should pick me up. I'm thinking of visiting the American Museum and then heading to Wells.

Maybe I should hope for GPS in the car, michele_d, since I'll be solo. I'm a very good navigator, but NOT when I'm driving!

When is your trip to Central Asia, thursdaysd?

I gave up on Central Asia for this year RainyDay, round about the time of the first Kyrgyzstan riots. Instead I'm doing a RTW mostly in east and south Asia - see http://www.fodors.com/community/asia...y-comments.cfm and some country-specific planning threads - leaving Sept 10th. The UK is at the end - I fly home from London March 29th next year.

I would request gps if possible. I would never travel without it and I'm the map reader. Even with two of us, it was sooooooo much easier with gps. Wells just has some one way streets, so it's a bit confusing, not impossible though. Once you park your car at Wells you won't need it until you leave the city. Very easy walking.

Villa Magdala in Bath- very close to city centre but in quiet location near Henrietta Park. Good breakfast too.