The very best places to stay in
Bath
Some cities don’t just charm you — they seduce you. Bath is one of them. Elegant and honey-hued, surrounded by soft Somerset hills, it feels like a city built for pleasure and pause. The air carries wafts of sun-warmed stone, and time seems to stretch as you wander its crescents, courtyards and quiet lanes.
The Romans came for the thermal springs; the Georgians came for the gossip. Today, Bath still draws people looking to unwind — but there’s more to it than spa robes and selfies at the Royal Crescent. Beneath the grandeur lies a thriving creative scene: independent bakeries and bookshops tucked down cobbled side streets, art galleries in old chapels, and small restaurants where the ingredients are local and the pace is deliciously slow.
Step beyond the city and the landscape changes tempo again, all gentle hills dotted with orchards and limestone villages, ancient footpaths that lead to hidden pubs and wildflower meadows. Bath makes the perfect base for exploring this corner of Somerset: a place where heritage and hedonism blend seamlessly, and every moment feels a little bit golden. See our Kip tips for the region, below.
Our design-led places to stay in Bath are just as elegant and charming as the city itself: light-filled family homes close to village pubs and vintage shops, cosy lakeside cabins cocooned in swathes of green and a serene studio made for an artist’s retreat. Culture, calm and creatively inspiring — the best of everything.
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Bath
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Kip tips
must do
Skip the queues at the Roman Baths and instead book a twilight session at Thermae Bath Spa. Float in the rooftop pool as the sun dips over the city’s Georgian rooftops. Pure romance.
best activity
Walk the Bath Skyline Trail, a six-mile loop that takes you from the city centre into rolling countryside and back again. Expect sweeping views, secret woodlands, and a picnic-perfect meadow or two.
secret kip tip
Head to The Circus Café & Restaurant early on a weekday morning — locals linger over pastries and papers here while the city slowly wakes up.
rainy day
Browse the shelves at Mr B’s Emporium, Bath’s beloved independent bookshop. Staff offer “reading spa” sessions, complete with tea and bespoke recommendations.
with kids
Visit The American Museum & Gardens — sprawling grounds, picnic lawns, and a woodland play area overlooking the valley.
foodie treat
Dinner at Menu Gordon Jones is a must for food lovers — a creative, ever-changing tasting menu that feels more like theatre than dining. Book well in advance.
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Why book a Bath holiday with
Kip Hideaways?
We endlessly research and curate the very best places to stay across the UK: all gorgeous and great value. Beautiful, unique style is a must for us but it’s the thoughtful detail and owners who really care that make our hideaways so special.
Our design-led hideaways include cabins with hot tubs, dog-friendly cottages, romantic treehouses and family-friendly houses.
