There was little signage and we had no map! Marita and Ell had waited patiently and after driving around for 10 minutes we finally found a carpark. Next problem was working out how to pay at the machine. I needed local assistance to work it!
Bath....a World Heritage City, dates back to Roman times when the presence of the only hot springs in Britain made it the perfect place to create a spa town.The Georgian buildings are almost all the honey coloured stone buildings you see in the Cotswolds set on the River Avon We stopped in the Circus and again in The Royal Crescent - a spectacular circular building to ask for directions.
Bath....a World Heritage City, dates back to Roman times when the presence of the only hot springs in Britain made it the perfect place to create a spa town.The Georgian buildings are almost all the honey coloured stone buildings you see in the Cotswolds set on the River Avon We stopped in the Circus and again in The Royal Crescent - a spectacular circular building to ask for directions.
After meeting up with Marita and Ell in the car park - thank goodness for mobile phones , we first went into the Bath Abbey.This lovely church has a picturesque ornate ceiling, and pretty stained glass windows.
The famous Roman Baths were about to shut so we missed seeing the interior which was a pity. We wandered around the town which is easy to walk, after enjoying a break in the sun listening to a man playing guitar and singing outside the Abbey. Down through the historic streets we came to a park and the Pulteney Bridge which has a fascinating swath of water that washes out from the buildings.
After a snack in a pub which was clearly very old and had lots of stories it could tell if only the walls could talk, Marita and Ell had to head home, so we said final good byes as we won,t see M and E again this trip. Next time we see them they will be in Switzerland!
After a snack in a pub which was clearly very old and had lots of stories it could tell if only the walls could talk, Marita and Ell had to head home, so we said final good byes as we won,t see M and E again this trip. Next time we see them they will be in Switzerland!
We set off looking for the B&B we had booked - The Forest and Flowers Pub which also has rooms. It took us some time and fortunately a New Zealander we chanced on walking past helped us, by looking up a map on his phone. And so we duly arrived!
The rooms were small, beautifully done but somewhat overfurnished leaving little room for luggage. The breakfast was really excellent. The best yet ....with fresh strawberries and pineapple, yoghurt, cereals, nuts and seeds each in their own big earthernware bowl, brown toast and crumpets, homemade marmalades and jams, and the most fantastic coffee. The dining room decor was also amazing. The owner used to be a property developer and had renovated it from a very rundown state. The Forest and Flowers is now a popular pub and a delightful place to stay in Bath. Close to the town - and on a bus route.
The rooms were small, beautifully done but somewhat overfurnished leaving little room for luggage. The breakfast was really excellent. The best yet ....with fresh strawberries and pineapple, yoghurt, cereals, nuts and seeds each in their own big earthernware bowl, brown toast and crumpets, homemade marmalades and jams, and the most fantastic coffee. The dining room decor was also amazing. The owner used to be a property developer and had renovated it from a very rundown state. The Forest and Flowers is now a popular pub and a delightful place to stay in Bath. Close to the town - and on a bus route.
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