Both of the previous times I have been to Bath proved to please and this time was no different for an easy and quick getaway during this last Bank Holiday.
Two lady pals and I ventured out of London at 11:00 to hit very little M4 traffic on Sunday morning. As soon as we emerged out of the viscious circles that are London suburbs, we remarked on how FRESH the air was as we said goodbye to the city smog and hello to rural countryside. And beautiful countryside at that! The fields were abundant with blocks of achingly bright canola fields all yellow and in stark contrast to the darkening sky. Despite the fact that it rained on us a few times in the car, we arrived in Bath with no umbrellas in sight and what looked like some sunny skies.
We made a quick beeline to the Thermae Bath Spa. I went once with my sister in July and it proved the perfect pick-me-up for our days spent drinking and touring around London. For around 20 quid, you get 2 hours to splash to your heart's content in the thermal waters from the famous Bath springs. The entire spa is revamped and with your admission, you get access to the Minerva Bath (like a big, heated whirlpool), the 4 steam rooms all flavoured with essence of lavender, mint or frankinscence, AND, last but not least...the heated rooftop pool which overlooks the hillsides and city of Bath. We emerged feeling revived, refreshed, and as if we had been given new bodies.
We were also able to soak in a few bottles of rose and pub grub at The Gascoyne Place, voted one of Bath's best eating establishments. This place is great and has a large wine list, hearty food, and many beers on tap. It's even in a Grade II listed Georgian building for any architecture buffs out there. Service was spotty, but our blissed brains hadn't the energy to complain.
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