Georgian Courtyard

Georgian Courtyard: Somerset

It's easy to find yourself transported to the era of local resident Jane Austen when you relax in the lounge of this lovely Georgian home. With decorative plasterwork, huge sash windows, original working shutters, an open fire and a sumptuous brass bed, it's the perfect love nest for any modern-day Elizabeth Bennett and her Mr Darcy. On summer's evenings, the fragrant garden is just the place for a glass of wine, or if you're visiting in winter, a flickering fire in the grand drawing room sets the scene for a romantic evening a deux. When you're ready to explore, take a promenade into the city (the centre is just a five-minute stroll) to admire the historic crescents, Roman Baths and the Abbey. Bath's 21st Century charms are just as manifold, with an array of independent shops and cafés to enjoy, such as those in Margaret's Buildings, less than a minute on foot. Or unwind at the Thermae Bath Spa with its roof-top pool (a ten-minute saunter).

Home truths:
*Your lovely host provides a welcome hamper
*There's a set of Spode china for special occasions
*This home includes parking for one car until February 2023 when the permit expires
*The home is part of a larger building, so you will not be completely secluded
*There's a log store filled with wood for the stove and there's a fire guard
*This home isn't accessible to wheelchairs
*Bath Spa railway and bus station are a fifteen-minute minute walk, while Bristol Airport is a forty-minute drive