Local Sights - Bath
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Iona Cottage is located approximately 6 miles from the World Heritage city of Bath. Bath is most famous for it's naturally occuring hot springs, whose waters are said to have healing powers. It is primarily for this reason that Bath has such a rich historical tradition, having been a populated area from pre-Roman times to the present day.
It was the Roman's who built the city's first Baths. Discovered in 1880 by sewer workers, this amazing
archeological site has recently been renovated to provide unparralled access to the general public.
Although it is no longer possible to bathe in the original Roman site, 2006 saw the opening of the much awaited
Thermae Spa complex; a throughly modern spa facility which offers visitors the opportunity to bathe in the only
naturally heated spring waters in the UK.
Bath also offers visitors a number of other historical attractions. 
Built in Medieval times,
the 500 year old
Bath Abbey is one of Britain's most beautiful churches. From a later period, Bath's Georgian architecture
- including the magnificent Royal Crescent - built from beautiful Bath Stone brickwork, gives the city a
distinctive look. Bath is also home to Pulteney Bridge, one of only four bridges in the world with shops
across the full span on both sides. Just out of the city, Prior Park Landscape Garden - the one time home of
famous local resident Ralph Allen - commands outstanding views over the city and is a "must see" for every
visitor to Bath.
Bath is also home to a professional rugby union club. Founded in 1865, Bath Rugby club is
currently in the Guinness Premiership League, and games are staged at the Recreation Ground (or Rec) in heart of
the city.
For an outstanding tour of Bath, we recommend locally run Scenic Travel. Specialising in chauffeur driven,
personalised tours, your guide David Brown is an excellent host who will take the hastle out of sight-seeing.
Visit the website at www.scenictravel.co.uk.
Eating and Drinking
Bath has some excellent places to eat and drink. If your looking for a tasty treat try the famous Sally Lunns Bakehouse - the original home of the 'Bath Bun'. For a good pub serving real ale try either, 'The Pig and Fiddle' (on Saracen Street), 'The Bell Inn' (on Walcot Street - keep going up from the Pig), or the 'Coeur De Lion' (Bath's smallest pub - Northumberland Place).
If you want somewhere nice to eat you could try the Circus Restaurant (not cheap, but good food), The Hole in the Wall (a classy restaurant - expensive), Mai Thai Restaurant (Thai), The Rajpoot (Indian - high acclaimed), Demuths (a good veggie restaurant), or simply head into town and see what takes your fancy.
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