The Forester and Flower – A Great Bed & Breakfast for Your Visit To Bath
Are you looking for a lodging location outside of the busy city center of Bath, England? Just a short drive or bus trip from the city center, you’ll find the Forester and Flower Bed & Breakfast. This charming retreat is located on the outskirts of Bath and is a wonderful place to recharge your batteries.
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Overview of The Forester and Flower
The Forester and Flower Bed & Breakfast is set near peaceful surroundings. The lodging building dates back to 1870 and started as a Brew House and Coaching Inn. This B&B offers five rooms plus a pub that provides local brews.
Each of the rooms at the B&B is uniquely decorated. The location is close enough to Bath for easy access to the city but just far enough away to enjoy better hotel rates and more peaceful surroundings.
This bed and breakfast is just two miles south of the city center – a 10-minute bus ride away. It’s nice to be close enough to the city’s main attractions but in a quieter environment for our evening’s sleep.
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Rooms at The Forester and Flower
Five rooms, each named for a flower, are individually decorated and feature pastel colors.
- Daisy Room: Double bed with private external shower room
- Iris Room: Large room with king-size bed, en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath
- Lily Room: Large double bed, private external bathroom
- Pansy Room: Room features a 4-poster bed, en-suite shower room
- Rose Room: King-size 4-poster bed, en-suite shower room
A Peaceful Retreat
If you want to take a break from technology, the Forester and Flower Bed & Breakfast is the perfect place. The B&B does not have televisions in the rooms, encouraging guests to switch off and unwind. Instead, you can explore the surrounding area, go for a walk, or relax in one of the cozy sitting spaces and read a book.
A small stoney garden area in the rear is private and quiet.
Amenities
- Free breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- Flat-screen television
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Free parking
Breakfast at The Forester and Flower
In the morning, breakfast is served in the downstairs dining room. The breakfast includes various fruits, jams, breads, granola, yogurt, and more. The homemade jams and muffins are also a highlight and are all made from locally sourced ingredients.
During our stay, breakfast was served at 830am. We found ample options to fill up before heading out for the day to explore the sights of Bath and the vicinity. It is not a hot prepared breakfast. Rather options include various breads, scones, sweet bread, yogurts, fruits, multiple toppings, cereals, porridge, coffee, tea, and juice. We did not leave hungry.
The Pub at The Forester and Flower
After enjoying a day of exploration, you can relax at the B&B’s pub to enjoy a selection of local brews and fine drinks.
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Our Experience at The Forester & Flower
The hostess of the B&B is amiable and outgoing. We were greeted with some of the best local travel information and tips compared to anywhere else in our years of traveling. The hostess was a wealth of information about things to do in the area. She provided information on public transportation, recommendations on places to eat, and tips on places to visit.
Our Rose Room offered a bed and two chairs on either side: a dresser, closet, and small table round out the room. The room was supplied with bottled water daily. The hospitality tray was well stocked with coffee, tea, and biscuits. The bathroom was provided with shower gel and soap.
The Rose Room faces the main street, so we did have a bit of street noise upon opening the window.
Our only negative on the room was a rather uncomfortable bed – It almost was as if you could feel bed springs while lying down. At least it wasn’t a mushy mattress.
Logisitics
Check-in: From 3 pm to 8 pm
Check-out: By 10:30 am
Children: No accommodation
Pets: No accommodation
Extra beds: No capacity
Smoking rooms: None
Location
Located in Combe Down, The Forester and Flower is less than two miles from Bath city center. Visitors with cars will find a small car park behind the property.
Travelers without cars can get easy access to Bath via bus transportation. We used the #2 bus to and from Bath city center. This was typically a short 10-minute bus ride. There is a bus stop just outside the B&B, and you can travel on it to Bath Spa Rail Station.
It’s nice to be close enough to the city’s main attractions but in a quieter environment for our evening’s sleep. The peaceful location provides a respite after touring the sites in Bath while providing reasonable proximity to the city center.
Tip: The all-day pass is your best value if you ride the bus on more than one leg daily. Also, download the Bath city map in Google Maps before arrival for those traveling here without international phone plans but with a smartphone device. Plug in the address during your bus ride, and that will help you identify where to get off the bus for the B&B, as bus stops are notoriously unmarked for riders in new towns.
Address:
The Forester & Flower 172 Bradford Road, Bath, BA2 5BZ Phone: 01225 837671
Proximity to Bath
The Forester and Flower provides excellent proximity to Bath city center, a town known as the original wellbeing destination. Perhaps the most popular reputation of Bath is for its ancient Roman Baths. The city is also a cultural wonderland with a fantastic collection of museums, galleries, and Georgian architecture that bring Jane Austen’s novels to life. While staying at The Forester and Flower, you’ll want to explore the heritage and culture of Bath and nearby areas.
More top rated lodging options in Bath England
Harington’s Hotel – 4-star hotel in the heart of Bath City Centre
The Gainsborough Bath Spa – Small luxury hotel
The Kennard – A 4-star bed & breakfast in the city center
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Dining options near The Forester and Flower
Italian Dining – Ponte Vecchio: While visiting a city with Roman heritage, why not take in an Italian meal? We enjoy the Ponte Vecchio Restaurant, with a great beer menu, salads, starters, and the best in Italian dining.
Spanish Tapas – Ole Tapas: Enjoy delicious food and drinks in a fun atmosphere.
British Pub – The Hare and Hounds: A classic British pub experience
Nearby Attractions
National Trust – Prior Park Gardens – 0.7 miles
Old Orchard Street Theatre – 1.4 miles
The Roman Baths – 2.2 miles
No. 1 Royal Crescent – 2.9 miles
Read our Post: The Best Places to Visit In Bath
Closing thoughts on The Forester and Flower
We recommend the Forester and Flower Bed & Breakfast as an ideal location for visitors to Bath.
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