The Bath Priory, Bath

The quiet hotel is the perfect place to recharge and listen to birdsong within easy reach of the bustling city.

By car: From London, the journey is 113 miles (2 hours and 40 minutes). From Bristol, the journey is 13 miles (40 minutes).

By train: From London Paddington, the train takes around an hour and 15 minutes. From the station, Bus Route 20 can be taken from the station to the hotel or guests can take a taxi which takes 11 minutes as opposed to a half an hour walk.

The Bath Priory offers a perfect country-style minibreak for those seeking the tranquillity of a restful country hotel within walking distance of the city. Start the day with the papers, taking tea and homemade biscuits in the cosy Drawing Room lined with oil paintings.

In summer the gardens burst into life and you can take afternoon tea, play croquet or dip in the pool.

• Free Wi-Fi
• Free parking
• Accessible
• Indoor pool
• Outdoor pool
• Room service
• Restaurant
• Spa
• Steam room

The Cavendish (Master Crescent Suite) was the favourite room. The airy yet cosy suite has a bay window-seat where you can while away an afternoon gazing into the distance. Rooms are fragranced with floral scents and this little touch adds to the calming sensory experience of this garden hotel.

Classic, Superior, Deluxe and Premiere Deluxe. All bedrooms are en-suite with bathrobes and bath products, the rooms are all dressed with period furnitiure and have free Wi-Fi.

The Afternoon Tea Spa Retreat includes a relaxing facial or massage followed by indulgent afternoon tea with Champagne and scones. The best way to experience the seasonally changing dishes is to book the seven-course tasting menu and try everything.

The Pantry: The hotel's restaurant has 3 AA rosettes and serves modern French cuisine. The restaurant is open for Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner. Dinner is £85 for three courses.