DOLPHIN HOUSE, Batheaston

Dolphin House in Batheaston is a historic property from 1690 with a landscaped garden and private terraces off some guest rooms. The house is set directly opposite Solsbury Lane at the base of Solsbury Hill. Free on-site parking is provided, accessed from a narrow road at the rear of the building.

Room options are Double Rooms with Private Bathroom and Superior Twin Rooms with Garden View. Several rooms span two floors with a separate sitting room and sleeping area, including the Jane Austen suite with a private bathroom on an upper floor. Each room has a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, and a seating area with garden views.

The continental breakfast is served daily in the orangery, a glass-walled room with views across the garden. The menu includes fresh croissants, toast, fruit salad, yogurt, cereals, ham, and cheese. Vegetarian options and special diet menus are available on request, and breakfast can be delivered to guest rooms.

A bus stop less than 5 minutes walk away offers a 10 to 15 minute bus ride to central Bath. Guests can walk 3 miles along a flat canal path into the city. Nearby restaurants include the Gather cafe and Bathampton Mill, and Bristol Airport is 33 km from the property.

Host Jane is a working artist whose original oil paintings are displayed on walls throughout the house and available for purchase. Breakfast in the orangery is included in the nightly rate. The Superior Twin Rooms with two single beds cater to families visiting Bath for sightseeing.

Historic Setting: 1690 building with landscaped garden and private terraces

Rooms: Double Rooms and Superior Twins with separate living areas

Dining: Continental breakfast in the orangery included in the rate

Location: 5-minute walk to bus stop, 3-mile canal path to Bath

Art: Original oil paintings displayed and available for purchase

Parking: Free on-site parking provided