Intersected by the River Avon, Bath is the largest city in Somerset and ideal for city breaks in holiday cottages Bath. Named after its impressive Roman baths, it became a World Heritage Site in 1987 and choosing holiday cottages Bath puts you right at the heart of this historic city. It's perfect for a romantic break or a weekend steeped in history. Pick charmingly romantic accommodation for two or a house large enough for family and friends to share. And, if your Bath holiday accommodation has private parking, you can forget about the car once you arrive.
Stay in holiday cottages in Bath and the attractions of this compact city are on the doorstep of your accommodation. Explore the fascinating Roman Baths which date from around 70 AD. The pools were built over hot springs that bubble up through the grounds at an invigorating 46°C. Take coffee or lunch in the Pump Room and try some of the sulphurous but reputedly health-giving spa water. Pop into Bath Abbey, first built in the 7th century before admiring the grandeur of John Wood the Younger's Royal Crescent where 18th-century society lived and played.
Jane Austen loved Bath and if you're a fan, visit the Jane Austen Centre and find out what Bath was like when she wrote Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion. Also evocative of Jane Austen's Bath is the Assembly Room. Once a social hub of balls and concerts, the Assembly Rooms are today used for exhibitions. Admire 18th-century chandeliers in the Great Octagon and Ballroom.
For a real touch of romance in Bath, relax after your sightseeing with an hour or two at the Thermae Bath Spa, a modern and luxurious version of the Roman Baths. Enjoy the views from its rooftop pool as you bathe in its warm thermal waters. Or, for even more romantic privacy, return to the comfort of your Bath accommodation and enjoy a bottle of bubbly in your own private hot tub.
