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Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
Located on the iconic Royal Crescent of Bath, the exquisite Royal Crescent Hotel offers luxurious surroundings and 5-star facilities, including an award-winning restaurant and spa.
A landmark in historic Bath, the Royal Crescent is truly emblematic of the splendor and elegance of the city. The Crescent was designed by English architect John Wood the Younger and constructed in the Palladian style, incorporating 30 terraced houses laid out in a sweeping crescent shape. This famed terrace is one of the greatest examples of Georgian architecture in the UK – and this magnificent hotel sits at its very center.
Though in the heart of Bath, the idyllic gardens of the Royal Crescent Hotel feel a world away from any city. The lush and lovely acre of land is teeming with wildlife, with plenty of sunny spots in which to bask with a cool drink.
Dyrham Park
Dyrham Park, owned by the National Trust is a Baroque, 17th-century mansion
Commissioned by William Blathwayt, an important government figure in the age of William and Mary, it is an early example of how a fortune made from empire was invested in a landed estate, transforming Dyrham into one of the most notable stately homes of its age.
The 270-acre ancient parkland is full of magnificent trees and breathtaking views. Splendid borders, idyllic ponds and a wildflower orchard are all features of the stunning garden which is being sensitively developed as a 21st-century garden with echoes of the past.
Visitors can get a flavor of the life of William Blathwayt in the late 1600s by stepping into the impressive baroque mansion house with its collection of fine art and Dutch Delftware. His years as a diplomat in Europe, and his several colonial and administrative positions in government, helped to hone – and indulge – his increasingly refined taste.