Best Spas in Cheddar Gorge & Caves

"The Thermae Bath spa is a tradition that goes back over 2000 years. It’s a city that grew in fits and starts with the periods of history jumping jerkily over hundreds of years as if the intervening years were the blink of an eye. Coming from a country like the USA which is only a few hundred years old, it’s amazing to think about this time line."

"If you fancy a spa day, Thermae Bath Spa is the UK’s only natural thermal spa. At the end of the day, take a bus or train to Cardiff."

"Nestled within four acres of mature award-winning gardens, The Bath Priory hotel is a tranquil oasis just a short walk away from the city centre, think country house in the city. The hotel feels like a private residence, rooms are named after flowers and each of the 33 guest-rooms are different, and adorned with art work and antiques, sourced by Andrew and Christina Brownsword the hotel proprietors. Rooms come in various categories from classic through to deluxe with beautiful views out to the garden and their own balconies and if you want to go for the ultimate luxury experience choose one of their suites which include decadent roll top baths and separate living areas."

"Not only does the hotel have a luxurious spa, it has its eye very much on all things budding and beautiful – it has a stunning, award-winning garden and all its rooms are named after flowers. The Heather and Lilac offer ‘Romeo & Juliet’ balconies overlooking the gardens. The Bath Priory is perfect for a romantic weekend."

"The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa encompasses two townhouses in Bath's showpiece Georgian crescent, plus a large and beautiful garden and further buildings to the rear. The elegant tone is set by curvaceous staircases overseen by classical busts, lounges with chandeliers and oil paintings, and extravagant suites with elaborate stuccoed ceilings."

"Hidden within luxurious boutique hotel No.15 Great Pulteney, on one of Bath’s grandest streets, Bar 15 is a peaceful cocktail spot. Swizzling and shaking the best British spirits, liqueurs, shrubs, syrups, brews and bitters, their bar staff mix all kinds of scrummy cocktails. Their gin selection is particularly impressive and features all the usual classics as well as local tipples."

"Another new kid in the list of best hotels in Bath, England, No 15 Great Pulteney boasts a charming and pleasing boutique aesthetic in a pristine location. The hotel comprises three townhouses that have been converted into 40 rooms. All these rooms are thoughtfully decorated with quirky murals by local artists, custom furniture, and a mix of all the elements and the fabrics."

"On TripAdvisor reviewer wrote: 'I spent a long time researching hotels to stay in Bath and I have to say without a doubt that I picked the best!. The location is amazing, the rooms are very nicely done, the spa is lovely and the drinks are good!. I will definitely return here when I come back to Bath and would recommend anyone to stay here."

"Bath is a city steeped in history, from the Roman Baths to the historic Abbey. Looking like a manor straight out of Downton Abbey, walking into MacDonald Hotel feels like being transported back in time. The facilities are very much of the 21st century however, with a pool, fitness centre and lounge all open to guests."

"Huge four-poster beds, rooms that can only be described as sweeping and a cracking spa - this five-star hotel is a beauty. One TripAdvisor reviewer wrote: 'We loved our stay at the hotel. The hotel is situated above the city but within easy walking distance to explore."

"Set in beautiful gardens, Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel features a spa and award-winning restaurant. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Bath Abbey. With luxury marble and mahogany decor, rooms have satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities."

"If you’re looking for a relaxing spa day in or around Bristol, a simple search will show you that there are endless options when it comes to choosing where to go. This can make something that should be incredibly relaxing and peaceful feel daunting and overwhelming, which is the last thing you want. To make your decision a little easier, we’ve put together a list of some of the best spa days in the Bristol area."

"With fifteen locations throughout England and Scotland, Pure Spa and Beauty offers a wide variety of treatments in easily and fully accessible urban locations. Their Bristol location is right in the heart of the city on Park Street, making it incredibly convenient whether you’re looking for a quick treatment after work or a full spa day. To make sure you can schedule a treatment that works with your schedule, they’re open from 10 am to 7 pm on weekdays and until 6 pm on the weekends."

"Housed in a repurposed shipping container, it offers insanely good holistic, deep-tissue and sports massages, amongst other things — and has a lovely natural beauty store too. Where: Cargo 2, Wapping Wharf, Museum St, BS1. Shop online at:loopmassage.com"

"Joe’s Bakery on Gloucester Road is the oldest working bakery in the city, with a 150-year history. The current owners have been running it for more than 30 years and keep customers returning with their cracking mix of classic, artisan and craft bread and confectionery. Image - Joe's Bakery"

"Didn’t have some of the doughnuts I ordered so gave me 2 packs of doughnut bites for free. View Krispy Kreme - Bath Menu"

"Loch Fyne was “brought to life by two oyster enthusiasts, Johnny and Andy, who started selling their oysters from a small shack on the west coast of Scotland. We now have 22 Restaurants up and down the country, providing fresh, sustainably sourced seafood dishes; much of which is delivered fresh from the loch itself.”  Loch Fyne have a good brunch menu including Baked eggs, Loch Fyne Kippers, Avocado, pink grapefruit and chilli and the Loch Fyne Breakfast (grilled sausage, back bacon, black pudding, haggis, mushroom, baked beans, tomato, egg how you like it and toasted sourdough)."

"Proudly British and steeped in Nostalgia, The Scallop Shell in Bath serves up incredible seafood platters, fresh oysters and good old fish and chips – complete with homemade tartare sauce. This is perfect for family dining."

"Pre-order via their website for your preferred time slot or visit from 4:30pm to 8:30pm and order if you don’t mind a short wait."

"Why: The boat that was formerly home to the Glassboat Brasserie had a rehaul during the 2020 coronavirus lockdown and has now become FiSH - a restaurant focused around serving the freshest seafood around, which has normally been landed by day boats from Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. Where better to enjoy some of the finest fish in town than in a boat bobbing up and down in the harbour.Where: Welsh Back, BS1 4SB"

"They are delighted to launch their fishboxes (fresh fish, oven-ready Fishers favourites, desserts, sauces, sides, takeaways, freezer friendly dishes, and a selection of wines from their restaurant wine list), available for delivery or collection from the restaurant."

"The Anglican Church of St Benedict at Glastonbury within the English county of Somerset was built in the 14th century with the tower being added in the 15th. St Benedict's Church is situated 310 metres southwest of Church of St John the Baptist, Glastonbury. Photo: Bill Henderson, CC BY-SA 2.0."

"On Magdalene Street, this Scheduled Ancient Monument is slightly withdrawn from the road down a close, so is easy to miss. Once belonging to a hospital, the chapel dates to the start of the 14th century and is in a complex of buildings that went up around a century later. With the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the hospital was turned into almshouses."