Oldfields Hotel, Bath

Advantages: lovely views with quality accommodation
Disadvantages: small ensuite, not the cheapest

...We recently visited this hotel for the third time in seven years. Over this time the ownership has changed but the service and overall hotel experience has not. Our first visit was back in 1999 when my husband proposed to me so it has very fond memories for us both and our recent visit included our two year old son. For the purpose of this review, I will base it on my recent visit only unless stated otherwise. *** HOTEL OVERVIEW *** Rated three RAC stars, the Georgian hotel is set in two acres of Derbyshire hillside and has spectacular views over Derwent Valley. Built back in the 1750's, the hotel boasts to have been visited by Queen Victoria when she was a princess as well as Lord Byron. *** LOCATION *** It is very easy to find. The hotel is situated just off the A6 on the south side of Matlock Bath in Derbyshire. Turn off... Read review

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Advantages: location, quality and good value
Disadvantages: The silence in the breakfast room!

...Would I like a few days in Bath sightseeing? Well, I jumped at the chance. Bath is one of those places that I had always wanted to visit and had never quite managed so this was a great opportunity. We stayed at Oldfields Guest House which I chose because of its five star rating and its proximity to the city centre. It was easy to find just off a main road out of the city centre and we parked in the carpark by the hotel. When the guest house is full finding a space for your car can be difficult and the owners had to move their car to leave enough room for guests. Bath is famous for its honey coloured buildings and Oldfields guest house is no exception. It is a traditional, solid looking Edwardian building built in the gorgeous light coloured stone. There is a garden below the house with chairs and tables for relaxing after... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, close to shops, clubs and restaurants
Disadvantages: Noisy, below par surroundings

...I've stayed in a few Travelodges over the years and I have a particular view of them. This Travelodge did not live up to that image, I was quite disappointed with this hotel. Bear in mind that I've stayed in Travelodges in Portsmouth, Milton Keynes, etc, Bath is a few steps up on the "posh" scale so I was expecting maybe slightly more of this Travelodge. Not the slightly less that I received. My partner and I went to Bath Travelodge for three nights over Valentine's weekend. Just a slight distance from the train station, a taxi at night is needed but it's an easy walk in the daylight, straight through all of the shops. Even from the outside, this TL is unlike most others. There are no huge, glaring signs pointing it out to every passerby, in fact I think you could easily miss it. Being in the town centre there is no car park, which... Read review

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