Make your stay in Bath even more memorable by booking one of these unusual and unique lodgings - from individually-styled suites to woodland retreats. 

The Bird

This boutique hotel in Bathwick prides itself on its quirky stylings, with every one of their 29 rooms telling its own story through hand-crafted wallpaper and individual artworks. The Abbey Deluxe room has a bespoke copper freestanding bathtub and a view across to Bath Abbey and the pretty city skyline, while the Deluxe King has a whirlpool bathtub!

Image - Deluxe King bedroom at The Bird

Hotel Indigo Bath

Book one of the 12 vaulted suites at this city centre hotel, which are tucked away in the historic vaults of the building and feature impressive unplastered stone walls, soft lighting and cosy corners for a more tranquil break.

There are also a range of themed rooms, from the stylish ‘Romance & Mischief’ rooms, to the traditional ‘Architectural Beauty’ rooms. The ‘Literary Hideaway’ rooms feature walls of novels from Bath’s famous authors, a writer’s desk and quirky decor.

Each of the onsite restaurants also have a distinctive feel, from the sophisticated simplicity of The Elder to the contemporary twists at Brasserie Beau.

Image - Vaulted Suite at Hotel Indigo

No.15 by Guesthouse

Each of the bedrooms at No.15 has its own coffee machines stashed away in a dolls house, plus there's a pantry with free snacks if you get hungry in the evenings. The communal areas are just as glamorous as the bedrooms - look out for the chandelier made from lost earrings!

Image - No.15 by Guesthouse

Lucknam Park

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to indulgent places to stay at Lucknam Park, from luxurious rooms to a selection of country cottages if you're looking for something a bit more private. Book the Grand Master Suite if you've always dreamt of sleeping in a huge poster bed!

Take advantage of the superb facilities while you're there, from the award-winning spa to tennis courts, archery, clay pigeon shooting and their large equestrian centre for horseriding. You can also dine in their Michelin-starred restaurant, or go for something a little more casual in The Walled Garden Restaurant.

Image - Grand Master Suite at Lucknam Park 

Bath Self Catering

Browse a range of self catering properties in and around the city with Bath Self Catering, ranging from large townhouses to pretty cottages with swimming pools and woodland cabins. One of the most characterful properties is Mr Darcy's Residence in the centre of Bath, a listed Georgian townhouse with seven wonderful bedrooms, five bathrooms, a large drawing room and a large kitchen and dining area. If you're looking for something even quirkier, The Oak House is a cabin just outside the city which sleeps two people and is set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Image - Mr Darcys Residence. Credit: Bath Self Catering

The Queensberry Hotel

With the aim for each bedroom to 'feel like it's in a different house', each space in The Queensberry is individually designed using different colour schemes and furnishings. Treat yourself to a stay in the four poster bedroom suite, or go for one of their smaller club or deluxe rooms. You'll be on the doorstep of the landmarks such as the Royal Crescent and The Circus, and the hotel has a range of packages and offers throughout the year to tempt you, from their Gourmet Getaway which includes a six-course Michelin-starred meal, to a deal which includes access to Thermae Bath Spa.

Image - The Queensberry Hotel

Bath Narrowboats

Try something a bit different with a canal boat holiday! Narrowboats of different sizes can be rented for several days and picked up from the wharf, just off Bathwick Hill. Explore along the picturesque Kennet and Avon Canal and enjoy taking life at a more leisurely pace on the water. You can also hire bikes and canoes from Bath Narrowboats, or book a luxury hamper to tuck into on your travels.

Image - Bath Narrowboats

Campwell Woods

Go off-grid at this eco-friendly site and stay in a wood cabin, cob roundhouse or yurt in the forest, complete with nearby lake for swimming, and a woodland sauna. Nearby Campwell Farm is a great choice for groups and families, with a collection of bell tents and large yurts.

Image - Campwell Woods

Homewood

Enjoy some rural luxury at this stylish Georgian mansion just outside Bath, which has its own gardens, spa and heated outdoor swimming pool.

Part of the Small Luxury Hotels of The World collection, all 31 rooms at Homewood are individually decorated and feature high quality facilities such as Dyson hairdryers and Smeg coffee machines. Stay in one of their Garden Suites to enjoy private gardens and your very own hot tub.

Image - Garden Suite Room at Homewood

The Pig near Bath

As well as the glamorous rooms in the main house, The Pig near Bath has several rooms tucked away in the gardens. The Apple Store is ‘rustic shed’ set over two floors, while The Hide is the place to go for a view - watch the herd of Fallow Deer right outside your window!

Beyond the kitchen garden and restaurant, you'll find the orchard properties, one with two bedrooms and a lounge with a log burner, and the other a one bed with roll-top bath and four poster bed. The gardens are also where their spa treatments take place, in the little potting sheds!

Image - The Pig near Bath

The Hall

Enjoy a majestic self catering getaway at this Grade I-listed Jacobean mansion, set within private gated grounds in the pretty town of Bradford on Avon. This historic mansion house is packed with original features, from four poster beds to antiques adorning the walls.

Image - The Hall

The Newt in Somerset

Recently named in the Top 50 Hotels in the World and Best Independent Boutique Hotel in the World, The Newt is like no other place in the area. Set among orchards, lakes and woodland, you can choose to stay in the main 17th century house or go for one of the rooms in the Stable Yard or former farm buildings. 

The Farmyard Room has its own in-room steam chambers, while the ground floor rooms in the Clock House have direct access to the spa. The jewel in the crown is the Granary Room, a spacious suite with a king-sized bed, exposed stone walls and a shower-room hidden beneath the floor.

Image - The Granary room at The Newt in Somerset

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