If you're after a little low-key luxury, The Yard in Bath is your answer - offering a welcoming space right in the city centre with 14 character-filled bedrooms set around a historic courtyard. This former 18th-century coaching inn turned-boutique-bolthole is just minutes walk from Bath's most famous street, the Royal Crescent. There's a courtyard coffee spot for beverages and sweet-treats throughout the day, transforming into a cosy wine bar where guests can enjoy a handpicked list of wines and cocktails, along with beers from local breweries. Wake to a delicious continental breakfast hamper, filled with local produce delivered to your door. It's a great spot for couples, as well as solo-travellers looking to discover the sights of a historic city.
A historic city that's also vibrantly modern, Bath is a dream to explore with its Georgian houses, design-focused boutiques and array of cafes, bars and restaurants.
A five-minute walk from the Royal Crescent, while in bath, visit the Roman Baths and stroll along the banks of the River Avon.
By car: around 3 hours from London, 4 hours from Manchester and 35 minutes from Bristol. Parking costs £15 per day.
By train: London Paddington to Bath Spa station takes 1 hour 20 minutes. The station is a 10-minute walk (or 5-minute taxi ride) from the hotel. thetrainline.com
Suited to city-explorers, history-lovers and young couples looking for a unique escape with myriad independent and hip hangouts. The sunny courtyard has brass lanterns, large terracotta pots and sage green furniture.
We loved the hotel's ethos of supporting local businesses, reflected in everything from milk delivered in glass bottles from a Somerset farm to Cotswold Brew Co in the mini fridge.
- Bar
- Café
- Terrace
- Free Wi-Fi
Room eight (Larger Room with Roof Terrace) is the largest, and the one to book - boasting a stand-alone bath and a cosy terrace with potted-plants, looking out across the chimney pots of the city. It was a complete dream to soak in the bathtub whilst taking in the golden sandstone city vistas.
Cosy Room, Classic Room, Larger Room, Larger Room with Roof Terrace
Facilities include: king-sized bed, ensuite bathroom with REN toiletries, Nespresso machine, mini-bar, TV, Roberts Radio, free Wi-Fi
We enjoyed the scrape-the-plate-clean tasty cheese plates from nearby farms Westcombe Dairy and Ivy House, unashamedly washed down with a crisp glass of white. For an all-kinds-of-delicious treat, don't skip the flakiest Hobbs House Bakery pastries, with a healthy spread of salted butter and local jam.
Café and Wine Bar: cosy courtyard spot. By day, serves breakfast, sweet treats and coffee. By night, small plates of local cheese and charcuterie complement curated wines and beers. Open daily.
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