Originally established as a Roman spa town named Aquae Sulis, Bath derived its name from the wonderful hot springs which rise out of the ground. It is now a beautiful English City in the Southwest of the country. One of the most cost effective ways to visit this great city is to stay in one of the many Bath bed and breakfasts available. These are individual, unique, and offer a full English breakfast inclusive in the room rate.
The Roman conquerors of ancient Britain were delighted to find the deliciously hot thermal springs and, having dedicated them to the Roman goddess Minerva, proceeded to built a great many bathhouses to enjoy the natural steaming hot water, rich in minerals. The pastime of bathing at that time was a foreign concept to the early Celts who inhabited the region.
Today Bath is a national treasure whose baths are still an important attraction. It continues to draw visitors from every part of the globe to relax in the waters of the steaming bathing pool, and reflect on the gorgeous Georgian architecture that has made Bath a World Heritage Site.
What makes Bath famous is largely due to the unique geological formation in the area that surrounds the city, making any stay in our Bath Bed and Breakfasts truly unique. Bath lies to the end of the River Avon valley, and is surrounded by limestone hills which give the city its beautiful panoramic outlook and steep slopes, adding to the beauty of the area.
It is the Pennyquik geological fault that is responsible for the forty-six degree water which races out of the ground at a rate of one million, one hundred and seventy thousand litres every day: Water which has fallen on the Mendip Hills, penetrated to a depth of four thousand three hundred metres, to rise again under great natural pressure into the bathhouses at Bath. The spring also provides mineral rich drinking water in The Pump Room.
There are many things to see and do when staying in Bath bed and breakfasts. Enjoy the Roman Baths, Pump Room and restaurant, which are open daily all year round. The Royal Crescent and Great Pulteney Street are the most famous parts of the Georgian architectural inheritance of Bath, and have featured in many period films, including the 2005 adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s Vanity Fair.
Visit the Jane Austen Centre or take part in the annual Jane Austen event. No.1 Royal Crescent is a recreation for visitors to show interiors as they would have been in the late 18th century. A stay in one of the fine Bath Bed and Breakfasts wouldn't be the same without a trip to The Museum of Costume; a world-class collection of historical importance. Sally Lunn's is the oldest house in Bath, and a great place to enjoy a real Bath bun. Immerse yourself in the history of this fascinating and ancient settlement from the modern luxury and comfort of Bath Bed and Breakfasts.
Take a visit to the city and you will find many Bath bed and breakfasts offering the perfect base to discover this gorgeous vibrant and artistic urban centre, and the surrounding county of Somerset to the full.
