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The Gainsborough Bath Spa

Beau Street, Bath, BA1 1QY

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The Gainsborough Bath Spa occupies two historic buildings with Georgian and Victorian facades in the heart of Bath.

Named after the artist Thomas Gainsborough, the luxury hotel is welcoming and elegant, with 99 custom furnished guest rooms and suites subtly referencing period details combined with modern facilities and comforts, airy and bright with views across the city to surrounding countryside.

Socialize at The Gainsborough features contemporary British cuisine inspired by fresh, seasonal ingredients in a stylish and relaxed environment. Open for breakfast and dinner, non-residents are also more than welcome. Additionally, the Canvas Room and Gainsborough Bar serve an all-day menu and an extensive selection of drinks.

At the heart of the hotel is Spa Village Bath. Bathed in natural light from the glass atrium, take the waters in the Bath House, with a circuit including two natural thermal pools of varying temperatures, traditional and infrared saunas, a steam room, an ice alcove and elegant relaxation areas. Spa Village Bath also features 11 treatment rooms for indulgent pamper sessions.

You can also choose to stay in one of the hotel's exclusive spa rooms, the only hotel rooms in the country to offer in-bathroom access to the steaming thermal waters.

Spa Days

Visitors can now book spa days at The Gainsborough Hotel without booking a stay at the hotel. A Spa Day at The Gainsborough Bath Spa includes a Bath House Experience of up to four hours, where guests can “take the waters” and enjoy the Bath House circuit at their own leisure. Tapping into the original Roman Bath springs, the natural thermal water of Bath is the core of the Spa Village Bath experience, offering a contemporary perspective on the city’s thermal water heritage. Beginning with an aromatherapy blending session, the Bath House circuit includes the chance to bathe in three natural thermal pools of varying temperatures, use of the aromatic steam room, ice alcove, infrared and traditional saunas, as well as access to the fully equipped gymnasium and relaxation terrace.

Each Spa Day includes a 50-minute spa treatment available for guests to select dependent on their wellness needs. From a Renewal Facial to a Revitalising Full Body Swedish Massage or a Back to Vitality treatment targeting the areas that need most attention, guests will feel fully pampered. Those visiting with a loved one can also book a Time for Two treatment which enables them to enjoy a Gainsborough Signature Massage together in the same room. Throughout the spa experience, guests will delight in a welcome and post-treatment herbal tea as well as use of a luxurious robe, towel and slippers.

The Spa Day experience also offers the chance to enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea served in the hotel’s elegant Canvas Room. Offering the perfect place to relax and socialise in a homely and stylish setting, guests can delight in a selection of quintessentially British sandwiches, cakes and scones.

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  • Celebrating Jane Austen In The Heart of Bath

    The offer: In honour of the 250th anniversary of the iconic writer Jane Austen, The Gainsborough Bath Spa is delighted to be hosting an exclusive celebration spanning six days, from 7 - 12 April and 13 - 18 October 2025. Join them for a unique experience, including immersive events, guided tours, and themed activities. Strictly Jane Austen has curated a programme that includes series of talks from esteemed professors and writers which will reveal fascinating insights into Jane Austen's genius and her life and times, guided tours of Regency Bath, and visits to the places where Jane lived and wrote. High tea, a celebratory dinner and many glasses of fizz will be served!

    How to book: For further details, terms and conditions, and to book, visit The Gainsborough Bath Spa website

     

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Facilities

Establishment Features

  • Spa Facilities
  • Swimming Pool

Leisure Facilities

  • Swimming pool

Show Facilities

Awards

  • Green AwardsGreen Tourism Business Scheme (Bronze) Green Tourism Business Scheme (Bronze) 2024

Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

Events

Thursday, 23rd January 2025 - Thursday, 23rd January 2025

Phenomenal Women at The Gainsborough with Margaret Heffernan'Phenomenal Women' with Eleanor MillsThe first 'Phenomenal Women' guest speaker for 2025 is Eleanor Mills - a campaigner, Founder, bestselling-author and award-winning editor.
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Sunday, 26th January 2025 - Sunday, 26th January 2025

Sunday, 30th March 2025 - Sunday, 30th March 2025

Sunday, 18th May 2025 - Sunday, 18th May 2025

Sunday, 6th July 2025 - Sunday, 6th July 2025

Sunday, 28th September 2025 - Sunday, 28th September 2025

Sunday, 23rd November 2025 - Sunday, 23rd November 2025

Yoga in the ChapelYoga in the Chapel at The Gainsborough Bath SpaA two-hour yoga session, starting with QiGong and Breath, followed by Yang and Yin style yoga practice and closing with the beautiful sounds of the crystal bowls and a guided sleep meditation.
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Saturday, 1st February 2025 - Saturday, 1st February 2025

Saturday, 15th February 2025 - Saturday, 15th February 2025

Yoga at the Gainsborough reBalance BathYoga in the Chapel - reBalance Bath Festival of Wellness at The Gainsborough Bath SpaYoga and Fitness Combo Event at the Gainsborough Bath Spa with Wild Wellness Collective
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Monday, 7th April 2025 - Saturday, 12th April 2025

Monday, 13th October 2025 - Saturday, 18th October 2025

Five people walking in front of Bath's Royal Crescent wearing period dress Jane Austen 250 Celebrations with Strictly Jane Austen at Various VenuesIn honour of the 250th anniversary of the iconic writer Jane Austen, Strictly Jane Austen are offering exclusive celebration spanning six days in both Spring and Autumn 2025.
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