Bathampton, Somerset, England
Little Hill Lodge sits on a hillside in Bathampton, on the edge of Bath with the Cotswolds within easy reach. A wood-fired hot tub is the main draw, and the hilltop position delivers views that take advantage of Bath's famously hilly terrain. The kitchen is equipped with basics but has no oven or microwave, a BBQ with charcoal is provided instead. One dog is welcome, and the garden is enclosed, though with some natural gaps in the hedge.
At £236 a night with 84 reviews and a 4.98 rating, it is priced for the Bath market and delivering accordingly. The location splits the difference between countryside seclusion and city access, with pub lunches and local walking routes on the doorstep. Reaching the lodge involves several flights of stairs, which is worth noting but also the reason the views are as good as they are.
The hilltop position above Bath is what makes this work. The stairs are the trade-off, and the views across the city and countryside are the reward.
Many reviews highlight a lovely stay for special occasions, praising the location as perfect and the experience as wonderful, especially for celebrations like birthdays.
