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The Plaine: Traveller Reviews

The Plaine
Average price*: £76 (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5.0 based on 74 reviews 74 reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 B&Bs in Norton St Philip
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  • Rooms: 3
Description: Minutes away from Bath City Centre, this 16th Century Guesthouse offers traditional charm, privacy and comfort. The beautiful Norton St Philip... This description is based on information provided by the B&B / inn.
Address:
Bell Hill
Norton St Philip BA2 7LT
England

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Reviews of The Plaine

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“Plaine Jane?..... Not this hotel!!”

The Plaine

31 Mar 2008

I wanted to whisk my over-worked loved one to somewhere "in the countryside" but with a town of character and interest nearby. So I went online and discovered Bath and it's surrounding villages.
I decided on The Plaine, in Norton St Phillip just outside Bath. We had a lovely drive down through beautiful English countryside.
On arrival we were greeted by Stephanie who showed us to our room and even carried by exceptionally heavy bag! Brave lady!
Our room was a very pretty lemon colour with a four poster bed but not in the least bit twee. We had a relaxing first evening and ate in The George, literally across the road. The venison melted in the mouth and Loved One's chicken was delicious.
After a glorious night's sleep in the comfiest bed on the Planet, Stephanie cooked us a delicious breakfast using local products.
I was a bit concerned that we were slightly TOO far out of Bath, but didn't need to be as there is a bus stop right outside The Plaine that takes you to the town centre, with beautiful scenery on the way. I'd recommend the bus as parking in a strange place can be quite daunting.
After a whole day of shopping we went to a local pub for dinner in the evening. Our last full day was warm and sunny and both Stephanie and Giles gave us a lot of ideas for places to visit. So we went to them all!
We came home totally relaxed and with bag fulls of shopping. I'd recommend anyone to stay at The Plaine, it's almost like going to stay with family. I wish Stephanie and Giles many happy years in their wonderful hotel.

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debbiedoodles's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 31 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Not at all Plaine!”

The Plaine

31 Mar 2008

Just back from an excellent 3 day stay.

The Plaine in Norton St Phillip, is about 7 miles from Bath, in a beautiful village steeped in history. There are 2 pubs right on the doorstep, The George, apparently England's oldest, which serves great food in their restaurant, and the Fleur de Lys, which was very friendly for a drink(if you could understand the accents!)

The Plaine itself is a lovely building, dating from around the 16th Century(though stand to be corrected), very clean and tidy throughout.

The room itself had a four-poster bed, and possibly the most relaxing mattress i've ever slept in whilst travelling, that combined with the quietness and almost total darkness of the area helped me to the best sleep over the three nights i've had in years.

The hosts, Stephanie and Giles couldn't have been friendlier, always there to help or answer any questions, but also left you to your own devices so you didn't feel like an interloper in their home which can be the impression from some other places I've stayed at.

The full English breakfast was delicious, and set us up perfectly for a day of site-seeing, the sausages and bacon so nice we had to stop off at the local Farm shop they sourced it from to buy our own to take home.

All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending The Plaine to anybody who wishes to visit the area, and is a great base for exploring the local area.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
lleamingtonian's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 31 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Great personal touch”

The Plaine

4 Mar 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Had a lovely weekend break here. Owners give a great personal touch and we felt well-looked after. The breakfast is great and the accomodation is atmospheric and comfortable.

It is just outside Bath and the city is serviced by an hourly bus which departs from just outside the guest house. A preferable way of doing things as driving and parking around the centre is horendous. The bus also runs late enough to enjoy an evening out in town.

I would happily recommend The Plaine to anyone who likes a city-break, but also likes a walk in the countryside as it offers the best of both worlds.

Incidently, we left in such a good mood we accidentaly left some documents behind. But Stephanie (proprietor) sent these back to us very swiftly and with no fuss.

Thanks for a great stay!

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
kilgoretrout5's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Member since: 04 March 2008
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“Fantastic Find”

The Plaine

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5 of 5 stars
Staffordshire
25 Feb 2008

Spent 2 nights at the Plaine Norton St Philip, Bath, wonderful B & B - very welcoming, excellent breakfast and fabulous location. Easy to travel into Bath using the bus which stops outside and avoids the congestion problems. very relaxing, an ideal location to use as a base to explore the area. Two excellent pubs nearby to eat and enjoy the evening. Thanks Giles and Steph you were excellent hosts!

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HaywoodLady's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Member since: 25 February 2008
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“Great place to stay if visiting Bath”

The Plaine

19 Feb 2008

Stayed in the Plaine last weekend with my girlfirend. The Plaine is located 15mins drive South of Bath in a small village with 2 really old pubs, the George and Fleurs De Lys. The owners are incredibly welcoming and helpful. The bedroom we had was nicely decorated with ensuite shower/wc/sink.

Would definitely stay here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Value for money, Location, Friendly sevice
    • Disliked — No real complaints
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
skier-tea_drinker's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 19 February 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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Bell Hill, Norton St Philip BA2 7LT, England