When you stay at Bailbrook House, located just a few minutes from the city of Bath, you can enjoy a trip which offers so much more than the city attractions. Get away for the day and explore Cheddar Gorge or embark on Safari at Longleat....
A stone’s throw from Bailbrook
Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
Just over half an hour’s drive from Bailbrook House is Westonbirt, The National Arboretum. Here you can connect with nature and breathe in the fresh air whilst being surrounded by trees from around the world.
Kennet and Avon Canal Trail
The cyclists (and walkers) among you may like to embark on the Kennet and Avon Canal cycle trail, an 83 mile route taking you from Bath to Reading via tranquil towpaths and through idyllic countryside. Read more about the route here.
Longleat
Under an hour’s drive from Bailbrook House, Longleat has wide-appeal, with a drive-through safari full of exotic creatures, a huge hedge maze and a grand stately home with the parkland and gardens to match. Buy tickets here.
Bath Skyline Walk
Take in its Bath’s World Heritage beauty from afar on the Bath Skyline Walk. This six mile route reveals hidden valleys, stunning flora and fauna, and of course, fabulous views of the city.
Further afield
Cheddar Gorge
Roughly 1 hour from Bailbrook in the Mendick Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cheddar Gorge is one of the UK’s most amazing natural landmarks. At 400 feet deep and three miles long, it is a wonderful place to explore, with prehistoric stories to tell. Take the cliff-top walk and revel in outstanding vistas while you are 900ft above sea level. Or, for the dare-devils, embark on a caving, climbing or abseiling experience. You can find out more about these here.
Discover the Cotswolds
Bath is positioned within the southern edge of the Cotswolds, and is the perfect gateway to delving further into this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Renowned for its honey-coloured limestone villages and gently rolling landscapes, there is an array of charming places to visit, like Calcot Manor, Sudeley Castle and Cleve Hill (the highest spot in the Cotswolds).
However you choose to spend your time in the West Country, Bailbrook House Hotel is perfectly situated, just minutes from Bath city centre but with a range of great ways to spend your time further afield. Book your stay now.
