Regrettably Bamboo Gardens Guest House, Bath UK, has now ceased trading
We would like to thank our many previous guests for their terrific support over the last few years.
We strongly recommend an excellent alternative Guest House for all your accommodation requirements.
Eagle House is a spectacular 250
year old Georgian Stone Mansion set in a peaceful setting in the rural outskirts
of the the city of Bath, just a short walk from Bamboo Gardens
Please see www.eaglehouse.co.uk
Local
Walks and Attractions
The serious or casual walker will find an array of country paths that
wind along the banks of the
river and canal or climb to one of several panoramic viewpoints from the
hills around Bathford. The level walk between Bathford and Bath City centre follows the
meandering riverside and canal path with beautiful views over the surrounding
country, as you pass by an array of brightly painted canal barges and the
panorama of Bath opens up before you –
WALKING
TO BATH.
It takes about one hour
along the picturesque river and canal path, very beautiful and definitely
recommended. Follow the roadside footpath nearest to the river until you reach a small car
park opposite the shops. Follow meandering river path until you reach the old
Toll Bridge (as shown above on right) . Cross
the bridge (free to pedestrians) passing the Water Mill and the
Bathampton Mill pub and restaurant, then continue for ¼ mile along
country road until you reach the 13th Century
George Pub, set between the Church and the canal. From the George,
join the Kennet and Avon canal, turn right and walk for about 1½
miles along this beautiful stretch of Canal.
Pass through one long tunnel, under a second small Victorian Iron bridge
and you will find a gate on your right leading into Sydney Gardens. Continue
down through this attractive park to the main park entrance; turn left until you
reach the Holburne
Museum then
immediately
turn right down the most magnificent street in Bath, the world famous Great
Pulteney Street, past Laura Place with its fountain in the centre and over the
spectacular Pulteney Bridge, lined with an array of shops,
leading to Bath City centre.
LITTLE
SOLSBURY HILL, 45 minutes. (each way)
What a view! Go from Bathford to Batheaston, past the chip shop, pubs, etc. Take first
sharp right to Northend and then first left up hill. Continue up Little Solsbury Lane, fork right and continue up
lane. You will see the flat plateau
above you. Early Settlements are
recorded on this site. Complete the circuit of this breathtaking plateau or
continue along several marked paths. The
views all around are magnificent and fully compensate for the climb!
BATHAMPTON MEADOW NATURE RESERVE managed by Avon Wildlife Trust. This area is popular with migrating water birds, waders such as dunlin, ringed and little ringed plover, green and common sandpiper are attracted to the muddy margins in spring and autumn. Sand martin and kingfisher have been seen regularly by the oxbow, and other migrants have included yellow wagtail, whinchat and hobby.
BATH SKYLINE WALK, (Find your own pubs!) Managed by the National Trust, Walks from a few hours to all day. Maps normally available here or from the National Trust. Wonderful views.
BROWNS
FOLLY NATURE RESERVE. Follow the paths to the Pepper Pot Walk
and you will reach clearings and shear rock face and beautiful panoramic views
over Batheaston and the city of Bath. This area is managed by Avon
Wildlife Trust. Up Bathford
Hill to third turning right up a very steep lane (Prospect Place). Enter the
woods from a small car park just as the steepest hill you have climbed for years
starts to level out. For the
KINGS ARMS pub continue further along lane for about one mile.
LIMPLEY
STOKE VALLEY. Spectacular
valley between Bath and the historic town Bradford on Avon. Turn
left along the canal path from the George pub.
Cross the stone amazing Aqueduct at Dundas
(3 miles), stop for tea at Fordside Tea Gardens (3½
miles) or refreshments at the CROSS
GUNS restaurant/pub, with riverside garden (4 miles) and then
continue along the canal
path to BRADFORD ON AVON.
(approx. 5 miles from the GEORGE).
Easy walk along the canal path, no hills! catch a train or taxi back!
Local Pubs and Restaurants
WATERSIDE RESTAURANT, ( 01225 859847
(Avondale Hotel). Very
cosy restaurant, unique interior with exciting use of wood, glass, shadow and
light. Meet Sid !
Attractive gardens next
to the river. Rowing
boats available to hire in the summer.
The CROWN
at Bathford. Varied menu in attractive restaurant area, friendly local pub. Pool
table.
The BATHAMPTON
MILL. ( 01225 469758
15 minutes scenic walk along the beautiful river bank path. Follow meandering river path until you reach the Toll Bridge by the water
mill. Cross the bridge (free to
pedestrians) and the restaurant is on your right, with wonderful views of the
river and weir... A river boat
operates in the summer months between Bathampton
Mill and Bath city centre.
Restaurant with bar area, great to sit in the garden during summer.
Food normally served all day. Children
friendly with play area.
The GEORGE,
(
01225 425079 (No booking)
Bathampton, 20 minutes beautiful riverside walk, passing the Bathampton Mill as
described above and continue for about. ¼ mile along road, up slight hill.
The George is set between the
Church and the canal and is strongly recommended. Extensive and interesting
menu, 13th century pub, quaint and cosy. From
here you can turn right and follow the canal into Bath,
approx 40 minutes or to the left towards the LIMPLEY STOKE VALLEY leading to
BRADFORD on AVON. (5 miles).
The KINGS
ARMS, ( 01225 858705
Monkton Farleigh, Charming 11th century Inn with resident
ghost! Excellent choice of food and
beer. Continue
past the Crown Pub, up Bathford Hill to third turning right up a very steep lane
(Prospect Place). Continue up hill and along lane for about one mile until you
reach the pub. Why not include a walk through
BROWNS FOLLY NATURE RESERVE.
NORTHEY
Restaurant & Bar, (
01225 742333 Box. Recently
opened restaurant with excellent cuisine, beautifully presented.
Follow Chippenham / Box road A4 for two miles.
Recommended by many of our guests.
BATHEASTON
HIGH STREET. You will find at least two local pubs; The
George and Dragon pub has a popular restaurant area.
You will also find a very good Fish
and Chip shop with café, our local convenience store, chemist and
chiropractor, plus Antique and specialist shops.
BATH
RESTAURANTS.
Please let us know your requirements and preferences and we will
endeavour to suggest a suitable restaurant in Bath or near by,
from Indian to Chinese, English, French, and Italian. Japanese, Thai,
International, cheap, moderate or expensive.
WHAT
TO SEE IN BATH and all nearby places to visit.
We have information on most attractions and will be pleased to share our
local knowledge with you.
We recommend that you extended your visit to Bath and enjoy one of the excellent full or half day tours with Mad Max tours.
Tours to:- Stonehenge, Avebury, Lacock, Castle Combe or the Cotswold Discovery Tour.
BUSES
into Bath. Weekdays 08.45 09.02
09.17 09.32 0947 10.02 then at 17 or 32 or 47 minutes past each hour.
Leave bus outside Hilton Hotel. Ask
for timetable for weekend or evening services.
Catch the number 13 Bus to
return from the bus
stop by the National Westminster Bank, over the road from Bath Abbey. Return ticket currently £1.80.
TAXI,
Abbey Taxis, Bath (01225) 444444 Taxi to or from Bath centre, about £5 to £7,
more for Sundays.