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There’s not long to go until one of the UK’s best Christmas markets returns to the heart of Bath – so it’s time to start getting excited! We can’t wait until those charming wooden chalets and sparkling lights appear in the city centre once more, filled with handmade gifts,...

A gin-naissance has gripped the UK, with the humble G&T now more popular than ever. And where better for a gin tipple than Bath? The city was famous for its gin palaces in the Georgian era and is now home to its own craft gin distillery.  There’s a huge...

There’s exciting news here at Bath Holiday Rentals HQ, as one of our wonderful properties has been honoured with a prestigious VisitEngland ROSE award!  Pulteney Mews House has been awarded a 2019 VisitEngland ROSE Award in Recognition of Service Excellence. Only 100 accommodation businesses a year throughout the country...

Plans for a ground-breaking new visitor attraction in Bath have been unveiled, which will showcase the Roman Baths in a new light and celebrate the city as a World Heritage Site.  If city planners agree, the new World Heritage Centre and Roman Baths Learning Centre will be created by...

Bath is a fantastic city for rugby fans, where the highly successful Bath Rugby team play in front of packed stands at the Recreation Ground in the city centre. The city is currently buzzing with the excitement of the Rugby World Cup 2019, held in Japan and running until...

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site with amazing architecture, a thriving food and culture scene and year-long calendar packed with festivals and events, Bath is undoubtedly one of the country’s top places for visitors.  The city has now made it into another top tourist guide, the Best 100 Things...

If you’ve never been to the Frome Carnival, you’re missing out. This fabulous annual event, returning on Saturday 21st September 2019, is a vibrant, family-friendly affair and an exciting spectacle. It’s all for charity and best of all, you can get to Frome easily from Bath city centre.  What...

After another hugely successful Valley Fest earlier this summer, tickets for next year’s food and music festival are now on sale. If you fancy a delicious, musical weekend with friends and family in beautiful surroundings, better snap up your tickets soon! Where is Valley Fest held?  Valley Fest is...

This July saw the return of the popular Bath Vegan Festival, featuring over 70 stalls, inspirational demos and some pretty incredible vegan food. It took place at the Bath Pavilion on Saturday 20th July, following a successful run of events in 2018. If you missed this summer’s vegan-extravaganza, don’t...

Bath has all you need for a fabulous weekend away, but for repeat visitors who’ve already seen the sights, a day trip into the countryside could be just the ticket. The city is perfectly located for easy access to some of the UK’s most beautiful countryside and green spaces. ...