“Looking out onto the greenery of Bath's Recreation Ground, The Bird is a fun and colourful boutique hotel set in a Victorian mansion moments from gorgeous Great Pulteney Street. It’s the perfect place for a city break with your beau.”

Hotel review

After a makeover from hoteliers Ian and Christa Taylor, The Bird brightens up the locality with its quirky bird-themed design elements, fabulous food and casual luxury. This hotel has a sense of humour too: a huge cat tapestry is hanging in the lounge area on entrance. There are 31 rooms over four floors and they are draped in art with comfortable beds and creative furnishings - one room has a hot tub. When it’s time for tea, dine at Plate, expect delicious locally sourced produce without the fuss. Breakfast here is a treat with local pastries, juices and eggs to order.

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Fab location for visiting all of the city's main historic sites on foot yet just a few streets away from the madding crowds
  • Families

    • Many rooms are family sized & come with sofa beds or travel cots. Kids will love the fun welcome pack & delicious menus
  • Luxury

    • Enjoy deluxe in-room touches like Dyson hairdyers, Nespresso machines, Malin & Goetz toiletries & Hypnos Lansdowne Cashmere beds
  • Restaurant

    • Sociable, laid-back & great value Plate Restaurant focusses on British food that is honest, seasonal, local & fresh
  • Great walks

    • Take a stroll in nearby Sydney Gardens or Henrietta Park. Alternatively try the National Trust's Bath Skyline walk
  • Artworks

    • Think bright colours, feature wallpapers, vintage memorabilia and statement artworks
  • Sights nearby

    • Bath's iconic Pulteney Bridge is located less than 1/2 a mile from the property
  • Private Hot Tub

    • One of the Feature Rooms boasts its own sexy outdoor hot tub & private terrace
  • Historic

    • Wonderful blend of Victorian architecture and fun contemporary interiors
  • Owner managed

    • Quirky owners ensure a personal touch combined with fun creative touches
  • Museums

    • The city's famous Holburne Museum of Art is just around the corner
  • Views

    • Certain rooms look out over Bath Abbey
  • Downtown

  • Family Suites

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Local markets

  • Townhouse

  • Boutique

  • Chic

  • Antiques

  • Quirky

  • Disabled access

  • Contemporary

  • Air conditioning

  • Charming

Facilities

  • Rooms

    31 rooms in this hotel
  • Pet friendly

    Dogs receive a Woof Box with bed & water bowl (£25 per dog, per night). Dog-sitting & walking can be organised on request
  • Restaurant

    Sociable, laid-back & great value Plate Restaurant focusses on British food that is honest, seasonal, local & fresh
  • Outdoor dining

    Spoilt for choice with fun terrace garden & dining domes which offer amazing views over the city
  • Private Hot Tub

    One of the Feature Rooms boasts its own sexy outdoor hot tub & private terrace
  • Parking

    On site car parking is available for an additional daily fee
  • Meeting Room

  • Private dining room

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Car not required

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Babysitting

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Sitting Room

  • Garden

  • Wifi

  • Room service

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Air conditioning

Activities

  • Great walks

    • Take a stroll in nearby Sydney Gardens or Henrietta Park. Alternatively try the National Trust's Bath Skyline walk
  • Sights nearby

    • Bath's iconic Pulteney Bridge is located less than 1/2 a mile from the property
  • Museums

    • The city's famous Holburne Museum of Art is just around the corner
  • Local markets

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Originally published by The Telegraph

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