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The Bath Priory
Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom · Independent · High Luxury
Built in 1835 as a private Gothic house on land once owned by Bath Abbey, this Bath residence became a hotel in 1969. In 1994 it launched Andrew Brownsword Hotels as the collection's founding property and later joined Relais & Châteaux. Today it holds AA Five Red Stars and a Michelin Key on the edge of the city that made Georgian spa culture famous.
- 33 rooms
- Opened 1969
- Neighborhood: Weston Park
About The Bath Priory
- The Gothic house was built in 1835 as a private residence on land formerly owned by Bath Abbey.
- Converted to a hotel in 1969, then became the founding property of Andrew Brownsword Hotels in 1994.
- Garden Spa by L'Occitane is the only one of its kind in the UK.
- A Relais & Châteaux member with AA Five Red Stars and a Michelin Key as of 2025, two miles from the Roman Baths.
History
Built in 1835 as a private residence on land formerly owned by Bath Abbey, the Gothic-style house was converted into a hotel in 1969. In 1994, it became the founding property of the Andrew Brownsword Hotels collection and has since been expanded into a premier five-star destination and a member of Relais & Châteaux.
The setting
2 miles from Roman Baths.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurant at The Bath Priory — Restaurant · Modern European
- The Pantry at The Bath Priory — Restaurant · Modern British
Experiences
- Private dining — Exclusive dining in elegant south-facing private rooms overlooking the award-winning gardens, with bespoke menus and flawless service.
Amenities
- Garden Spa by L’Occitane (UK’s only)
- 3 AA Rosette Restaurant overlooking the gardens
- Indoor and seasonal outdoor swimming pools
- Four acres of award-winning landscaped gardens
- Elegant drawing rooms with open fireplaces
- Traditional croquet lawn and fitness suite
- Sauna
- Hot tub
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- AA Five Red Stars (2025)
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