The longer I’ve known as the UK dwelling, the extra I’ve realized that my associates will not be hopping throughout the pond simply to go to me however to get the complete British expertise. And after I say British expertise, I imply clichés and all. So, when my pal from New York stopped by on her solution to a vacation spot wedding ceremony in Portugal, I knew that to make this journey particular, and to lean into all issues quintessentially British. I needed to brainstorm for all of a minute earlier than deciding on a UK weekend break to Bath, a metropolis that proudly wears the badge of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Let the Bath rental searches begin.
I used to be on the lookout for one thing wealthy in historical past, true to the Georgian structure that Bath is greatest identified for, whereas nonetheless conveniently situated inside the metropolis. I scoured the web earlier than lastly discovering Through the Ages on Plum Guide’s web site. The images revealed a stunner of a Georgian flat—spacious, ethereal and a mere 15-minute stroll to the Roman Baths. I wasted no time in reserving it for a weekend in September.
We arrived on a sunny, brisk Friday morning, able to reside out our Bridgerton desires. We parked on the Charlotte Street Parking lot (seven minutes away) earlier than strolling by means of the leafy streets of Bath to our stunning weekend dwelling. We simply accessed the third-floor flat, discovering how a lot of a gem this homestay is. High ceilings and tall sash home windows let gentle movement all through the house—this created a true sense of openness and motion inside the residence.
The interiors lean into that 18th-century glamour, and whereas it might sound dated, this decor was precisely what we needed out of this vacation. Glamorous, old-timey design—suppose beaded fringe lamps, Fabergé-style eggs, cast-iron fireplaces—I’m certain you get the concept. I really like discovering the objects of ages previous. And my favourite characteristic? Sweeping home windows overlooking Bath’s well-known Royal Crescent. We spent the afternoon listening to music, consuming wine, and watching the exercise on the inexperienced in entrance of the Royal Crescent. I significantly beloved basking within the morning solar with a cup of tea.
The house has two bedrooms, and the smaller of the 2 appears out onto the inexperienced, with classic wall lights and a luxurious mattress for the right morning lie-in. It’s conveniently situated subsequent to the all-marble toilet, geared up with a deep tub for an early night soak. The main bed room has paneled partitions, excessive ceilings, and large home windows overlooking a peaceable backyard. A huge king-sized mattress sits within the middle of the room, with luxurious pillows and a completely tender mattress. Lucky for me, this bed room had an en suite toilet and boasted a stunning fire. A lofted room space allowed for an additional mattress do you have to want house for a child in tow. Needless to say, it was the right begin to our weekend. I awoke on Saturday morning with gentle pouring into my room and birds chirping regardless of the uncharacteristically chilly September we skilled. If we’re being sincere, my pal needed to coax me away from bed round 11 a.m. (with the promise of a pastry hunt) as I’d gone and satisfied myself that I used to be now a woman of leisure from the Georgian period.
The remainder of the weekend was spent strolling by means of Bath, exploring the town’s historical past and honey-hued streets lined with impartial outlets and restaurants. There was even a Jane Austen Festival whereas we had been there. The rental’s location made exploring so handy and allowed us to totally benefit from the house, because it was straightforward to go to and from the town middle. We had a few points with the water boiler, which the staff responded promptly to. We so loved staying at Through the Ages that we’re contemplating making this a yearly journey—and little question I’ll fortunately pander to my associates’ must expertise this facet of the UK yearly…however provided that I get to remain right here.
This article was initially revealed on Condé Nast Traveller UK.