Situated on the southern edge of The Cotswolds, Bath is the perfect base to explore some of the prettiest countryside England has to offer. From the charming of Gloucestershire to the dramatic rural landscape of Somerset, you’re well and truly spoilt for choice.

One of England’s most cherished writers, Jane Austen, made Bath her home from 1801 to 1806, and was so taken by the city she set both Northanger Abbey and Persuasion in Bath.



 t’s no surprise that a city as beautiful as Bath has acted as the backdrop for more than its fair share of TV shows and films. Historic blockbusters including The Duchess and Vanity Fair shot on location here, and the city’s famous Pulteney Bridge even featured in the Oscar-winning Les Misérables. You can explore some of the locations yourself, on the walking Film Trail.

With a thriving restaurant scene, Bath has plenty to keep even the most distinguished foodies happy. Making the most of amazing local produce from the surrounding countryside means you’re in for a treat when eating in this cosmopolitan city. Bath also takes its Somerset heritage very seriously and is the place to go to try out some of the best artisan cider and home brewed ales in the West Country.