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Welcome to The Crescent House. You're a few minutes' walk from the Royal Crescent, the Circus and the best of Bath's cafés and restaurants. Everything you need for your stay is in this guide, and my favourite local spots are in the tabs below. Enjoy Bath!
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how everything works
Wi-Fi
The router is in the hallway cupboard. If it drops out, switch it off at the wall for 10 seconds and back on.
Heating
The thermostat is on the wall by the kitchen door. Press the up arrow to raise the temperature. The heating comes on within a few minutes.
Oven and hob
Turn the left dial to choose fan, grill or bake. Set the temperature with the right dial. The hob is induction: press the power button, then the zone you want.
Coffee machine
Fill the water tank at the back. Pop a pod in and close the lid. Press the large cup button.
Bins
General rubbish in the black bin, recycling in the green box. Both are under the stairs outside.
Travel cot
In the cupboard on the landing, with fresh sheets.
Free on-street parking with the visitor permit in the kitchen drawer. Display it on the dashboard.
house rules
No smoking inside or in the garden No parties or events Quiet after 10pm, please: the neighbours are lovely Pets by arrangement
before you leave
Load and start the dishwasher Put rubbish in the bins under the stairs Leave used towels in the bath Close all windows and lock the front door
in an emergency
In an emergency call 999. The fuse box is in the cupboard under the stairs. The stopcock is under the kitchen sink. First aid kit and fire blanket are in the kitchen.
For a life-threatening emergency, call 999.
make your stay better
Book these in a couple of taps. Some are confirmed straight away; for others Jonny will get back to you.
- Late check-out Stay until 1pm instead of 10am. £30
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- Early check-in Arrive from 12pm instead of 4pm. £30
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- Extra night Stay another night if the house is free. Ask
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- Welcome hamper Local bread, cheese, wine and Bath buns waiting when you arrive. £45
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- Flowers for a special occasion A bouquet from a Bath florist, ready on arrival. £35
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- The LoftExample only: free pastry with any coffee4 min walk
- The Circus RestaurantExample only: 10% off food1 min walk
- The Beckford Bottle ShopExample only: first drink half price4 min walk
- The Green Bird CaféExample only: 10% off brunch1 min walk
Staying at The Crescent House. Perks are set by each venue and may change.
Independent, local cafés and restaurants only. Handpicked by locals.
our favourite breakfast spots
- The Green Bird Café Neighbourhood café near the Circus. Example only: 10% off brunch 1 min walk
- Boston Tea Party All-day breakfast on Alfred Street. 4 min walk
- Wild Cafe Brunch favourite in the centre. 8 min walk
- Taylor's Bagels Great coffee and freshly made bagels. Takeaway, on Walcot Street. 8 min walk
- Green Street Butchers Butcher’s deli on Green Street with brilliant sandwiches and breakfast baps. Try the porchetta. 9 min walk
- Mokoko, Abbey Churchyard Bakery café by the Abbey. Famous for its cinnamon buns. 12 min walk
our favourite cafés
- The Loft Coffee and brunch. Example only: free pastry with any coffee 4 min walk
- Coret Speciality coffee. 7 min walk
- Taylor's Bagels Great coffee and freshly made bagels. Takeaway, on Walcot Street. 8 min walk
- WatchHouse Speciality coffee. 9 min walk
- Cortado Excellent coffee. 10 min walk
- Society Café A Bath favourite for speciality coffee and a relaxed place to sit. 10 min walk
our favourite lunch spots
- Taylor's Bagels Great coffee and freshly made bagels. Takeaway, on Walcot Street. 8 min walk
- Green Street Butchers Butcher’s deli on Green Street with brilliant sandwiches and breakfast baps. Try the porchetta. 9 min walk
our favourite restaurants
- The Circus Restaurant Seasonal cooking by the Circus. Top food Example only: 10% off food 1 min walk
- The Chequers Gastropub. Top food 2 min walk
- The Beefy Boys Burgers. 5 min walk
- Mantra Indian. 6 min walk
- Walcot House A stylish bar and restaurant on Walcot Street. Does a great burger. 7 min walk
- Sarthi Indian. 7 min walk
- Bosco Pizza and pasta in Milsom Place. Lively, and good for families and groups. 7 min walk
- The Scallop Shell Fresh fish and seafood. 7 min walk
- Magari Fresh pasta. 7 min walk
- Corkage Small plates and wine. Top food 7 min walk
- Pintxo Spanish tapas. 8 min walk
- Hudson Steakhouse Steakhouse, with a great steak burger. Top food 9 min walk
- The Oven Neapolitan pizza. 9 min walk
- Antica Italian. A relaxed spot for dinner. 11 min walk
- Cappadocia Turkish. Generous sharing plates, good for groups. 11 min walk
- Solina Pasta Fresh handmade pasta. No bookings, so arrive early. 11 min walk
- The Mint Room Modern Indian. 14 min walk
- Juno Burgers, with two-for-one on Tuesdays. 15 min walk
- 23 Chinese Kitchen Chinese, and a reliable option for a group dinner. 15 min walk
our favourite pubs
- The Beckford Bottle Shop Wine bar and bottle shop. Example only: first drink half price 4 min walk
- The Marlborough Tavern A gastropub near Royal Victoria Park. 6 min walk
- Walcot House A stylish bar and restaurant on Walcot Street. Does a great burger. 7 min walk
- The Raven Traditional pub, famous for its pies. 7 min walk
- The Boater A riverside pub with a large garden. 11 min walk
- Pulteney Arms A traditional local pub. 14 min walk
our favourite places to watch sport
- The Assembly Inn Pub showing live sport. 4 min walk
- Bath Cider House Ciders, and sport on the screens. 6 min walk
- Saracen's Head Pub showing live sport. 8 min walk
- The Canon Pub showing live sport. 8 min walk
- Ludo Great for watching sport. 18 min walk
our favourite bars and clubs
- The Common Room For a late, late party. 4 min walk
- Sub 13 Cocktail bar in a vaulted cellar. 4 min walk
- Home & Botanic Light-hearted fun, with different rooms and a piano bar. 6 min walk
- Bath Cider House Ciders, and sport on the screens. 6 min walk
- Wolf Wine Wine bar and shop. 7 min walk
- The Botanist Live music on Friday and Saturday nights. 7 min walk
our favourite places to watch sport
- The Assembly Inn Pub showing live sport. 4 min walk
- Bath Cider House Ciders, and sport on the screens. 6 min walk
- Saracen's Head Pub showing live sport. 8 min walk
- The Canon Pub showing live sport. 8 min walk
- Ludo Great for watching sport. 18 min walk
our favourite things for kids
- Victoria Falls Adventure Golf Crazy golf by Royal Victoria Park. 3 min walk
- The Egg Children's theatre at the Theatre Royal. 9 min walk
- Lane 7 Arcades and games. 10 min walk
- Odeon Cinema on Kingsmead Square. 11 min walk
- Bath Sports and Leisure Centre Soft play, crazy golf, bowling and swimming. 15 min walk
- Bath Skyline walk National Trust trail with views over the city. Start near Sham Castle. 1.2 miles
- Bath City Farm Farm animals, a café and a lovely view over Bath. 1.5 miles
- The American Museum Museum and gardens at Claverton Manor, just outside Bath. 2.5 miles
coming up in bath
- Bath MozartfestClassical music festival in venues across the city.13 Nov – 21 Nov
- Bath on IceOutdoor ice rink in Royal Victoria Park.20 Nov – 3 Jan
- Bath Christmas MarketChalets around the Abbey, Bath Street, Milsom Street and New Bond Street. Open daily from 10am.26 Nov – 13 Dec
- ReBalance BathWellbeing festival.28 Jan – 13 Feb
- Bath BachfestBach concerts in historic venues.25 Feb – 27 Feb
- Bath Half MarathonRoad closures around the city centre on the day.14 Mar
- Bath CarnivalParade and street party.10 Jul
- Jane Austen FestivalTalks, balls and the famous Regency costumed promenade.10 Sept – 19 Sept
bath rugby home games
Every match below is at home, at the Recreation Ground (the Rec), 14 min walk from here. Kick-off times can change for TV.
- Bath v Sale SharksPremiership · HomeSat 31 Oct15:05
- Bath v GloucesterPremiership Cup · HomeSat 14 Nov14:00
- Bath v Bristol BearsPremiership · HomeFri 4 Dec19:45
- Bath v Leicester TigersPremiership · HomeSun 27 Dec17:30
shows and gigs
- Theatre Royal BathDrama, comedy, opera and the family pantomime.9 min walkWhat’s on
- The ForumConcerts and comedy in an Art Deco hall.15 min walkWhat’s on
- KomediaComedy, music and club nights.10 min walkWhat’s on
- Little Theatre CinemaIndependent cinema.11 min walkWhat’s on
- Bath AbbeyConcerts, tower tours and services.12 min walkWhat’s on
free walking tour
See the city with the Mayor of Bath’s Honorary Guides.
- CostFree
- WhenTwice a day
- How longAbout 2 hours
- WhereOutside the Pump Room, Abbey Church Yard. Look for the Free Walking Tours sign.
- BookingNot needed. Just turn up.
famous landmarks
- The CircusA perfect circle of Georgian townhouses by John Wood the Elder.2 min walk
- The Assembly RoomsWhere Georgian society came to dance, play cards and gossip.3 min walk
- The Royal CrescentThirty Georgian houses in a sweeping crescent overlooking Royal Victoria Park.3 min walk
- Jane Austen CentreJane Austen's life in Bath, with Regency tea rooms upstairs.5 min walk
- Pulteney Bridge and WeirOne of the few bridges in the world lined with shops on both sides.11 min walk
- The Pump RoomGeorgian tearoom beside the Roman Baths, famous from Jane Austen's novels.11 min walk
- Bath AbbeyThe heart of the city. Climb the tower for the best view in Bath.12 min walk
- Thermae Bath SpaBathe in the natural hot springs. The rooftop pool has views across the city.12 min walk
- The Roman BathsBath's 2,000-year-old Roman bathing complex, fed by the hot springs.12 min walk
- Parade GardensRiverside gardens with views of the bridge and weir.13 min walk
- Great Pulteney StreetThe grandest Georgian street in Bath, from the bridge to the Holburne.14 min walk
- The Holburne MuseumArt museum at the end of Great Pulteney Street, by Sydney Gardens.16 min walk
- Prior Park Landscape GardenNational Trust garden with a Palladian bridge and city views.1.6 miles
our favourite spas
- Thermae Bath Spa Britain’s only natural thermal spa. The open-air rooftop pool looks out over the Abbey. Book ahead, especially at weekends. 12 min walk
- The Bath Priory A proper spa day. A calm hotel spa set in beautiful gardens. Book in advance. 0.8 miles
- Homewood A country-house hotel and spa just outside Bath. Worth the short drive for a full spa day. Book in advance. 4.3 miles
our favourite places for treatments
- The Suite Treatments only, no pool or spa facilities. On Walcot Street. 7 min walk
georgian bath classic
The headline sights in one easy walk, finishing at the Royal Crescent. Starts 12 min walk from here.
- Bath AbbeyThe heart of the city. Climb the tower for the best view in Bath.
- The Roman BathsBath's 2,000-year-old Roman bathing complex, fed by the hot springs.
- The Pump RoomGeorgian tearoom beside the Roman Baths, famous from Jane Austen's novels.
- Parade GardensRiverside gardens with views of the bridge and weir.
- Pulteney Bridge and WeirOne of the few bridges in the world lined with shops on both sides.
- The Assembly RoomsWhere Georgian society came to dance, play cards and gossip.
- The CircusA perfect circle of Georgian townhouses by John Wood the Elder.
- The Royal CrescentThirty Georgian houses in a sweeping crescent overlooking Royal Victoria Park.
over the river to the holburne
Across Pulteney Bridge and up the grandest street in Bath, with a coffee at the Holburne. Starts 12 min walk from here.
- Bath AbbeyThe heart of the city. Climb the tower for the best view in Bath.
- Parade GardensRiverside gardens with views of the bridge and weir.
- Pulteney Bridge and WeirOne of the few bridges in the world lined with shops on both sides.
- Great Pulteney StreetThe grandest Georgian street in Bath, from the bridge to the Holburne.
- The Holburne MuseumArt museum at the end of Great Pulteney Street, by Sydney Gardens.
our favourite parks
- Henrietta Park A quiet park for a morning walk or a coffee on the bench. 11 min walk
- Royal Victoria Park Bath's biggest park, with a huge playground. 13 min walk
- Sydney Gardens The best park for children, with a new playground. The Holburne Museum sits at the entrance. 18 min walk
bridgerton and bath on screen
Bath has starred in Bridgerton, Persuasion, Les Misérables and more. Here’s where to find the locations.
- Abbey GreenBridgerton: the Abbey Deli became the modiste dress shop in the first two series. Also Seven Dials and The Trial of Christine Keeler.13 min walk
- No. 1 Royal CrescentBridgerton: the Featheringtons' house. Also The Pursuit of Love.2 min walk
- The Royal CrescentBridgerton, Queen Charlotte, Persuasion (2022) and The Duchess.3 min walk
- The Holburne MuseumBridgerton: Lady Danbury's house. Also Queen Charlotte.16 min walk
- The Assembly RoomsBridgerton ball scenes. Also The Duchess and Belgravia.3 min walk
- The GuildhallBridgerton ball scenes in the Banqueting Room. The Old Bailey in The Trial of Christine Keeler.11 min walk
- Bath StreetBridgerton street scenes.12 min walk
- Trim StreetBridgerton street scenes.8 min walk
- Beauford SquareBridgerton street scenes.8 min walk
- Edward StreetBridgerton series three, with carriages outside Dukes Hotel.14 min walk
- Pulteney Bridge and WeirLes Misérables (2012), standing in for Paris.11 min walk
- Great Pulteney StreetSeven Dials, as 1920s London.14 min walk
- Queen StreetSherlock (2015 special), as Victorian London.8 min walk
- Little Theatre CinemaFantastic Mr. Fox (2009).11 min walk
getting around
- Bath Spa stationTrains to London, Bristol and beyond.19 min walk
- Oldfield Park stationLocal trains to Bristol.0.8 miles
- Bath Bus StationLocal buses, National Express and the airport bus.17 min walk
- On footBath is compact, so most places are quickest on foot.
food shops
- Co-op Food3 min walk
- Waitrose9 min walk
- Sainsbury's Local10 min walk