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Bath Priory Hotel

Discover 3 acres of mature walled gardens. Quintessentially English, the garden has billowing borders, croquet lawn and boules pitch, wildflower meadow and ancient specimen trees. Roses abound in early summer and perennials and tender plants provide summer highlights while the kitchen garden supplies herbs, fruit and vegetables to the restaurant.

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Bath Priory Hotel
Bath Priory Hotel
Bath Priory Hotel
Bath Priory Hotel
Bath Priory Hotel
Bath Priory Hotel
Bath Priory Hotel
Bath Priory Hotel
Bath Priory Hotel
Bath Priory Hotel
Bath Priory Hotel
Bath Priory Hotel
Bath Priory Hotel
Bath Priory Hotel

About Bath Priory Hotel

The Bath Priory is a true hidden gem – a beautiful, historic building, with four acres of glorious landscape gardens, nestled close to the heart of Georgian Bath and the Botanic Gardens.

The hotel gardens themselves encompass 3 acres of lawn and meadow at the back of the house, and an acre of courtyard at the front. There is a Victorian feel to the structure of the gardens, which is complemented by an array of different plant and tree species, from the tulips blooming vibrantly in the spring, to the great cedar of Lebanon that dominates the wild meadow on the adjacent side of the garden (it’s over 150 years old!). Find the characterful old mulberry tree, and explore a collection of Cotinus. Don’t forget to take a look at the beautiful Italianate rose garden, complete with water feature, and enjoy the opportunity to sit on the pretty sun terrace, looking out over the croquet lawn whilst sipping a glass of champagne!

The Bath Priory opened its gardens for 15 years until 2019 under the National Garden Scheme (NGS) Yellow Book, and is delighted to be opening under the NGS again in July 2025.

Website:

https://www.thebathpriory.co.uk

Bath Priory Hotel features

Location details

Bath Priory Hotel,
Weston Rd,
Bath,
Somerset,
BA1 2XT

Directions to Bath Priory Hotel
Metered parking in Royal Victoria Park. No 4, 14, 39 and 37 buses from City centre. Please note disabled parking only in Hotel grounds.

Bath Priory Hotel openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake in the Hotel (not for NGS).
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 12:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake in the Hotel (not for NGS).
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 12:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake in the Hotel (not for NGS).
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 12:00-17:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake in the Hotel (not for NGS).
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 12:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Gravel paths and some steps.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Bath Priory Hotel at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Bath Priory Hotel. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Bath Priory Hotel are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Bath Priory Hotel seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.