About Bath
Established by the Romans in the 1C, Bath remains a spa destination with its 18C atmosphere surviving amid a modern ambiance.
Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset, South West England.
The city became a spa with the Latin name Aquae Sulis ("the waters of Sulis") c. AD 60 when the Romans built baths and a temple in the valley of the River Avon, although oral tradition suggests that the hot springs were known before then. It became popular as a spa town during the Georgian era, leaving a heritage of Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.
Bath became a World Heritage Site in 1987. The city's theatres, museums and other cultural and sporting venues have helped to make it a major centre for tourism.
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Homewood Hotel & Spa - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
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Nestled in 20 acres of the serene Somerset countryside, Homewood Bath is the ultimate staycation destination. Eclectic, luxurious and slightly eccentric; think grand Georgian country house and grounds filled with creative artworks. Ultra-modern indulgences are a must including their spa which boasts a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room and heated outside hot tub swimming pool with unbroken views of the valley..
Gone are the days of the stuffy old posh hotels with dinner jackets and dresses at dinner. Homewood is firmly in the 21st century - relaxed and friendly without subtracting any of the high standards demanded of a luxury hotel.
Locally sourced produce is at the heart of their restaurant 'Olio', with a large proportion of veggies used throughout the menu being grown on-site at their 'No-Dig Kitchen Garden'. Olio encapsulates the very best of British food with a unique Mediterranean twist. Whether enjoying a feast in the dashing dining domes, indulging in their famous afternoon tea or an amorous Sunday roast with all the trimmings, the emphasis is always on sustainable, often hedgerow fresh ingredients, with a proud, local provenance. Read more...
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Attractions in Bath
- Historic Center, Bath
- Fashion Museum and Assembly Rooms, Bath
- Holburne Museum, Bath
- Number 1 Royal Crescent, Bath
- Roman Baths, Bath
- The Circus, Bath
- Royal Crescent, Bath
- American Museum in Britain, Bath
- Bath Abbey
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