Two nights at the Cranleigh guest house were a birthday surprise from my girlfriend. There was no problem about an early check-in (1pm) and we were shown to a very spacious 1st floor room with a huge bay window overlooking the garden. Nice furnishings included two big 19th century French double beds and sofa. The bathroom was bright, modern with a powerful shower but no bath.
A bottle of excellent cava (at a very reasonable £12) chilled us out after an afternoon of rubbernecking - minibar prices are very reasonable compared with most hotels. And Cranleigh does compare well with three- and even four-star hotels for facilities if not location (it's 25 mins walk from central Bath, set in a fairly quiet Victorian/early 20th century residential neighbourhood).
Bed was extremely comfortable, and breakfast (available until 9.30am) was excellent, served in a bright front room with brisk but friendly informality. Eggs, bacon and sausages in the commendable 'full English' were all locally sourced and high quality.
The hosts/proprietors are friendly, welcoming but also unobtrusive and professional. Asked for restaurant recommendations, Denise pointed us towards a couple of French/bistro places - we chose Beaujolais, which does well presented classic cuisine in a buzzy modern setting (£66 for two inc aperitifs and service for a la carte dinner on a Saturday night - a bargain in my book).
We greatly enjoyed both Bath and Cranleigh B&B. I'd certainly stay there again, whether for pleasure or business.








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