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Panorama of Stourhead lake from Temple of Apollo.
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Panorama of Stourhead lake from Temple of Apollo.
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#lksawaydays 2/2020. 12th of January is someone's birthday....Happy 125th Birthday to the National Trust 🎂 to celebrate we decided to visit one of their sites. After living in the South West for the last 18 years we realised we had never visited Stourhead! Perfect! only 22 miles away too. We arrived at a quiet car park at approx 09:30am and duly paid the £4 daily charge. Stourhead House itself was closed for the winter and opens again in March, but the large garden and grounds are open all year round, If you are not a National Trust member then it will cost you £11.60 per adult. Stourhead House was built between 1721-1724 by the renowned Scottish architect Colen Campbell with the gardens following shortly after in 1741, the path you follow around the Garden mimics the journey of the Trojan hero Aeneas and his descent to the underworld. The large garden has many sculptures and buildings of which many stay with the Greek theme from the Grotto to the Temple of Apollo to the Pantheon as well as other 'themed' buildings such as the Gothic Cottage and the Temple of Flora. Along the paths you will see other paths/tracks leading off in other directions if you follow these you will see the Obelisk, St Peters Pump or slightly further afield King Alfreds Towers. After a good couple of hours of stretching the legs you can finish off in the Spread Eagle for a pint!
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Stourhead Gardens in Autumn Colour

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Apex City of Bath Hotel

Apex City of Bath Hotel

4 out of 5
1 James Street West Bath England
The price is SAR 389 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
SAR 389
SAR 466 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,772 reviews)
The room was clean, it had a room safe, a tea kettle, but need to make nescafe, no real coffee. It offers a great breakfast. It conveniently located for visiting Bath. Staff was good

Reviewed on 7 March 2026

Apex City of Bath Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Bath City

Hampton by Hilton Bath City

4 out of 5
Avon Street Bath England
The price is SAR 353 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
SAR 353
SAR 424 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bath. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,139 reviews)
Perfect location, Breakfast was plentiful and with a very large choice. There was no queue at 7:45.

Reviewed on 7 March 2026

Hampton by Hilton Bath City
The Z Hotel Bath

The Z Hotel Bath

3 out of 5
7 Saw Close Bath England
The price is SAR 208 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
SAR 208
SAR 274 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Thermae Bath Spa and Ustinov Theatre are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (546 reviews)
Very central

Reviewed on 7 March 2026

The Z Hotel Bath
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St Catherine's Hospital - Bath

St Catherine's Hospital - Bath

4.5 out of 5
Bilbury Ln Bath England
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and meeting facilities. Popular attractions Thermae Bath Spa and Botanical ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Apartment was very clean and well kept. Bed was comfortable with a great bathroom. Very central location, great for exploring Bath. Some noise around 7am when they deliver towels to the Spa next door, but otherwise quiet, as it's on side street/no through road.

Reviewed on 16 February 2026

St Catherine's Hospital - Bath
Boutique Retreat in the Heart of Bath — Steps from All the Sights

Boutique Retreat in the Heart of Bath — Steps from All the Sights

Bath England
Stay at this apartment in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Thermae Bath Spa and Parade Gardens are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (75 reviews)
The flat was spotless!!! The owners were just great! Super helpful and communicable! The location of the flat could not be better! It is right in the heart of the city! We had a car, but basically we did not need to use it; we walked everywhere. The flat itself was nust great; super clean, had everything ...

Reviewed on 25 December 2025

Boutique Retreat in the Heart of Bath — Steps from All the Sights
Hiding Space - Trim Street Apartments

Hiding Space - Trim Street Apartments

4 out of 5
9 Trim St Bath England
Stay at this apartment in Bath. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Thermae Bath Spa and Ustinov Theatre are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (18 reviews)
Spacious room, atypical bed set up allows for more living space

Reviewed on 2 January 2026

Hiding Space - Trim Street Apartments
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Longleat Safari and Adventure Park

5/5(1 review)

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at Longleat Safari and Adventure Park during your vacation in Warminster? Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the beautiful countryside in this quaint area.

Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
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Center Parcs Longleat Forest

5/5(1 review)

Bring the family to Center Parcs Longleat Forest and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Warminster. Discover the area's beautiful countryside and lively bars.

Center Parcs Longleat Forest
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Longleat

4/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Horningsham with a stop at Longleat. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Longleat
#lksawaydays 2/2020. 12th of January is someone's birthday....Happy 125th Birthday to the National Trust 🎂 to celebrate we decided to visit one of their sites. After living in the South West for the last 18 years we realised we had never visited Stourhead! Perfect! only 22 miles away too. We arrived at a quiet car park at approx 09:30am and duly paid the £4 daily charge. Stourhead House itself was closed for the winter and opens again in March, but the large garden and grounds are open all year round, If you are not a National Trust member then it will cost you £11.60 per adult. Stourhead House was built between 1721-1724 by the renowned Scottish architect Colen Campbell with the gardens following shortly after in 1741, the path you follow around the Garden mimics the journey of the Trojan hero Aeneas and his descent to the underworld. The large garden has many sculptures and buildings of which many stay with the Greek theme from the Grotto to the Temple of Apollo to the Pantheon as well as other 'themed' buildings such as the Gothic Cottage and the Temple of Flora. Along the paths you will see other paths/tracks leading off in other directions if you follow these you will see the Obelisk, St Peters Pump or slightly further afield King Alfreds Towers. After a good couple of hours of stretching the legs you can finish off in the Spread Eagle for a pint!

Stourhead

You can find out about the history of Stourton with a visit to Stourhead. Discover the beautiful countryside and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Stourhead

Stourhead Garden

Find out about the history of Stourton with a stop at Stourhead Garden. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Stourhead Garden

Shearwater Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Shearwater Lake during your travels in Longbridge Deverill. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.

Shearwater Lake