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Character Cottage - walking distance of city - free secure parking & wi fi

Family-friendly cottage in Bath

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Gleaming fitted kitchen with a dishwasher to save those hands!
The spiral staircase and galleried bedroom
Bedroom area
Lots of local information provided
Bright and light shower room, with heated towel rail for toasty towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bath, Somerset
  • Place, Roman Baths
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Thermae Bath Spa
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Bath Abbey
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Character Cottage - walking distance of city - free secure parking & wi fi

Laburnum Cottage is situated in the courtyard to the rear of Devonshire House Bed & Breakfast. With its own patio, seating area for 2 around a small pond. The cottage has a quaint yet charming atmosphere, providing a welcome oasis from the hustle and bustle of the World Heritage City of Bath. Only a 20 minute pleasant walk into the wonderful city of Bath, with its many tourist haunts and historic past. The cottage itself is entered through a stable door directly into a fully fitted kitchen with dining area for 4. A short hall leads to the open plan lounge with comfy sofa, TV, dvd and CD player. A shower room is situated off the hall. A romantic double bedroom is reached via a spiral staircase, with the roof windows creating a light and airy space, a WC and wardrobe are on this mezzanine level, which has a sloped ceiling, low on each side. A secure parking spot is available within the courtyard for you or make use of all the free on street parking surrounding the cottage.

The City of Bath: Bath has a wealth of interesting historic sites, along with superb shopping, beautiful parks and amazing architecture.

Around and about: The picturesque villages of Lacock and Castle Combe are about 30 minutes from Bath. Bradford on Avon, Glastonbury, Wells and the Cotswolds surround Bath. Wales is a 30 minute drive away.

What's on?: May sees the Bath International Music Festival with an opening night extravaganza in the city. December sees the Christmas market set up in the Abbey Churchyard, a real festive treat. Experience a carol service at the stunning Bath Abbey or take in the pantomime at the Theatre Royal.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A travel cot is available if required
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Additional cleaning charge of £15 per pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smokers can use the patio to smoke outside.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 2
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bath

Located in Bath, this cottage is in the city centre. Roman Baths and Bristol Hippodrome Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Cabot Circus Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Castle Combe Circuit or Ashton Gate Stadium. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Bath, Somerset

What's nearby

  • Roman Baths - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bath Abbey - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Bath Christmas Market - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Theatre Royal Bath - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Bath Spa Station - 19 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hub Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East Meets West Noodle Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Ram - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character Cottage - walking distance of city - free secure parking & wi fi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Character Cottage - walking distance of city - free secure parking & wi fi?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Character Cottage - walking distance of city - free secure parking & wi fi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character Cottage - walking distance of city - free secure parking & wi fi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Character Cottage - walking distance of city - free secure parking & wi fi located?

This family-friendly cottage is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Kennet & Avon Canal, Thermae Bath Spa and Roman Baths. SouthGate Bath and Prior Park Landscape Garden are also within 1 mile (2 km). Bath Spa Station is 19 minutes by foot and Bath (QQX-Bath Spa Train Station) is 19 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay over Christmas

Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Cosy cottage within easy walking of Bath centre
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stsy

Very enjoyable and host couldn’t do enough location great walk down the hill to the town center bus back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful little house in Bath

We had a lovely time. The hosts were extremely helpful. The house was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Laburnum cottage Bath

Lovely little cottage well equipped for two.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poppy I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely cottage close to the city

This was a lovely cottage, only a short and scenic walk away from the city centre. It was extremely cozy, clean and enjoyable with many cafes and parks surrounding the area to enjoy. The cottage was a very peaceful and nice place to come back to after a long day of exploring the city. We loved every minute of our stay and would definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As good as we hoped

Very good overll
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly compact getaway catering to all your needs.

Excellent location ,with easy access to amenities. Very helpful guide which answered all our questions. Wonderful to have parking on your doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avril A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Mini-Moon in Bath

We received a warm welcome & arrived to find a cosy, well equipped cottage. Super easy to hop on a bus into town. Loads of information on things to do & places to see. Our host Liz really went above & beyond to make sure that we had a lovely, super dog friendly break. Highly recommended, on all counts.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely small cottage near Bath City centre

The cottage was a lovely small property behind a succesful B&B, on one of the major trunk roads of Bath. The cottage was clean, modern and comfortable. Public transport into bath city centre was regular, and the cottage was near the start of several countryside walks. Overall I would highly reccomend staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor James h., CARDIFF

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 day break

Great little coach close to town great amenities in the house you want for nothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect break in Bath

Just had a perfect little stay in Bath. The fact that we could park up and leave our car for the duration of our stay was great. Just a 15min walk to the city. Such a good location. The cottage is so cute, perfect for 2 and very well equipped with what we needed. The lady looking after it was super friendly. A perfect 20th wedding anniversary break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

hannah h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Louise was in touch with all the information we needed. There if we needed help, but left us to our own devices. Excellent property in a wonderful location. Bath centre within walking distance, parking space so you have the option of going further afield. Will definitely return again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona R.

Lovely coach house in great location

This is a lovely little coach house behind a B&B a few minutes outside Bath. Louise and Chris (hosts) were very attentive, the apartment was spotlessly clean and had everything we could need. Chris gave us a couple of coupons and let us know the best things to see/do in Bath, which included a fabulous free walk around the city. Bath is lovely and we enjoyed everything about our weekend stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideally placed near the centre of Bath

All details of property and how to access it made it easy to find and get inside. The property itself was a delight to stay in. The only slight grumble was that the towels had a damp/musky smell to them. It was a 15 min walk down to the city centre, so fairly quiet and peaceful after a days walking, seeing the sights. Walking back is all uphill but you can get a bus back for just 2.40 via contactless payment - just make sure you tap in AND off to ensure the correct charge. Unfortunately we never got to see Louise but saw Chris several times. We took his advice of the free walking tour of Bath and thoroughly enjoyed it. His recommendation for the Scallop Shell restaurant was spot on - fish, chips, mushy peas and a mug of Yorkshire tea was lovely !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Wohnung in dem kleinen Häuschen im Hinterhof von "Devonshire House B&B" wurde liebevoll an die architektonischen Gegebenheiten angepasst und war tip top sauber und gut ausgestattet. Die Wendeltreppe zur Empore mit Schlafraum und WC ist zwar eng, aber angenehm zu gehen. Dass das einzige WC oben liegt, ist nachts ein großer Vorteil. Personen ab 1,75m können aufgrund der Dachschräge oben jedoch nur noch bedingt aufrecht stehen. Die beiden Gastgeber, Louise und Chris, sind ausgesprochen freundlich und hatten jede Menge Tipps auf Lager. Der kleine Außensitz ist eine nette kleine Oase und lädt zum Sitzen und Essen ein. Ein kleiner Supermarkt (Tesco-Express) ist nur wenige Meter entfernt. Wer wie wir aus einer ländlichen Umgebung kommt, wo nur Vögel und die Rasenmäher der Nachbarn die Ruhe stören, wird den Verkehr an einer von Baths Ausfallstraßen wahrnehmen. Die Vorteile sind jedoch nicht zu verachten: Die Innenstadt, der Bahnhof etc. sind fußläufig in 20 Minuten erreichbar, oder man steigt praktisch fast vor der Haustür in den Bus. Zum berühmten Aussichtspunkt auf Bath "Alexandra Park" gelangt man praktisch fast ohne weitere Höhenmeter. Wer nicht nur Bath sehen will, kann mit dem Zug schnell und einfach nach Bristol und Cardiff gelangen. (Fahrradfahrer können auf eine stillgelegten Bahntrasse sogar nach Bristol radeln.) Wir haben die 7 Tage in Bath genossen und können die Wohnung und die Region empfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roma og Morten M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Velbeliggende og hyggelig cottage

Vi havde en dejlig uge i Tegn Cottage.Vi tog på ture ind til Bath, besøgte Stonehenge, Salisbury, Winchester, Oxford, Bristol og Cotswolds.Vi havde en fin daglig kommunikation med Lis, og hytten gav en god ramme for madlavning og afslapning, når dagens program havde været hårdt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn break in Bath

Lovely compact cottage with everything provided. Louise is a perfect host. We enjoyed walking into Bath and using the excellent regular bus service back (be careful you find the right bus stop outside the bus station in front of the river Avon where buses turn into the station). Make sure you visit the unique Thermae baths. Close enough to walk to the Tesco Express.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryam K.

Fabulous

We really enjoyed our stay the accommodation was excellent just like home from home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katrine N.

It's a lovely cottage, everything works well and is well thought through. Great location

Lovely place
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hayley S.

A lovely little cottage in Bath

This was a perfect base for our weekend exploring Bath. The cottage is very small, but cosy and well equipped. It is within walking distance of Bath centre and we enjoyed a nice scenic walk in to town. There was a Tesco express 2 minutes down the road which was very handy. The hosts were very friendly and gave us a warm welcome.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

The Cottage

The cottage is small but adequate and the layout is abit strange with the toilet being upstairs via the bedroom, and the shower room via the lounge/kitchen, if sharing with non family members this can be awkward, hence why not many pictures. My husband is over 6 foot and he found the bedroom in the eves not good for his head and spriral staircase tricky. It is further than a 10 minute walk to town, I'd say 20-30mins, but its a pleasant walk downhill.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

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Laburnum cottage Bath

This clean picturesque cottage was our home for the month of August and it was the perfect location for us to explore both the city and the surrounding countryside. Information was available for us to plan our adventures. Our hosts Chris and Louise made us welcome and offered any help we needed to make our stay pleasant. The circular staircase to the loft/bedroom area could be a little tough for less mobile guests. Good grocery shopping is a twenty minute walk away - with a bus ride back! There are good restaurants aplenty that will suit all tastes. Jamie's Italian was fun and good food. Lunch in the Pump Room is a must. The race course gave us a chance to watch and bet with some success. We would without a doubt, recommend this rental property to our friends.

6/10 Okay

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Louise Fry

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We are Chris and Louise Fry. We took over Devonshire House B&B and Laburnum Cottage in 2004 and have been welcoming guests from all over the world ever since. Between us we have notched up 45 years experience in the hotel industry and have used that knowledge to create a relaxed place for you to stay with a personal touch.

Why they chose this property

We love living in the city of Bath, it has everything you could wish for from a city, theatre, great shops, restaurants and an amazing history along with fantastic architecture. Yet, only a 5 minute drive to outstanding countryside. We are happy to give you as much information as you require so you can get the most out of your stay with us.

What makes this property unique

Free and secure parking, so you can leave your car and wander into the city. A pretty patio area to enjoy that chilled glass of wine on a summers evening.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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