Description
If, during your visit to Bath, a stay in
a castle is an unrequited dream then you can be assured that you will not be
disappointed with Bath Lodge. Originally constructed in 1806 as the
principal of six gate lodges to one of the largest estates in
England, Bath Lodge (originally called Castle Lodge) was uniquely built to
parody, in miniature, the principal estate buildings of Farleigh Manor and
Farleigh Castle. Situated in over four acres of informal gardens
and woodland, which merge into the ancient deer forest beyond, we offer the
finest touring location for the Bath area and the ancient Kingdom of
Wessex to the South. Our rating by the Automobile Association of the UK of 5 
, the highest award they can make to accommodation of this kind,
says everything about the quality and standard of both the accommodation
offered and the service provided. Those rooms in the original part of
the lodge feature their own balconies, traditional four-poster or
brass and enamel beds and incorporate the turrets as showers or coffee
rooms. All of our rooms are unique and even those in the newer part of the
house are decorated in character and furnished to a very high standard
in keeping with the building as a whole. We encourage you to use
the pictorial guide to the rooms and the general building and grounds,
provided on this site.
Listed below you will find the various sub-headings which will provide you with more information about the area,
its attractions and various links that will help you to plan your stay in this, one of the most accessible, beautiful
and interesting parts of the West Country.
Castle experience: Bath Lodge, with its castellated battlements,
heraldic shields and portcullis offers a uniquely romantic, yet
informal, 'castle experience'. Great care has been taken in the
conversion, renovation and interior decoration of Bath Lodge to provide
a sympathetic blending of this unique old building and the many modern
facilities it offers. Breakfast is taken in the conservatory
over-looking the gardens and woodland beyond, and if the weather
permits that last cup of coffee may be drunk in the sunshine on terrace
and followed by a casual walk to see how the waterfall and stream are
running. The guest living room with its huge open fire-place, stone
mantel and 19th Century bronzes provides the ideal place to take a
relaxing drink after the rigors of a busy day touring the area,
spending money in those luxurious shops in Bath, or enjoying a
countryside walk.
All of the rooms within Bath Lodge have full en-suite facilities, direct dial telephones, remote colour
televisions with satellite access and a free video service for those nights when all you wish to do is
crawl between the warm blankets with a cold bottle of champagne. All rooms are non-smoking.
Richard
& Sue have expressly set out to provide an informal yet professional environment
in which to enjoy your stay. Bath Lodge will appeal to those romantics amongst
us and to those who prefer the countryside over the town. Bath is only seven miles
distant but at Bath Lodge you are a lifetime away from its noise, traffic and
associated parking problems.
As you would expect, in addition to such outdoor pursuits as horse-riding, stalking,
fishing or clay- pigeon shooting, we can provide you with the necessary support
via our small in-house business facility to ensure you remain in touch — if you
must!!!
Your tariff includes a full breakfast cooked to order. This comprises of cereals, juices and fresh fruit from the buffet
followed by a full English breakfast and your choice of fresh coffee, teas or infusions. The portions
are more than adequate enough to set you up for a busy day.
We have a licensed bar for residents. We operate a value for money policy by charging
pub-prices for our beers, spirits and wines — no rip-off hotel prices!! We also
benefit from a range of local pubs and restaurants within a few miles as well
as Bath's many and varied restaurants. We will be happy to advise you on your
choice of somewhere to eat.
A full list of services is as follows: all rooms are non-smoking and en-suite with: remote satellite
colour tv; tea and coffee facility; direct dial telephone. Selectively some rooms have four-poster
beds, traditional brass and enamel beds, balconies, ground floor access, twin beds, lounge area.
Available on request valeting, office facility, hair-dryers, reading lamps, washing and ironing
facility, horse-riding, shooting, fishing, golf (9 and 18 hole), local walking routes. In addition the
hotel benefits from ample free secure parking and a licensed bar.
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