Hotel Focus - The Yard in Bath

Christmas is packed away, the out-of-office has been turned off, and a few half-hearted resolutions scribbled in my diary, but what I most want to start the new year in this sleepy Midwinter season, is a night away in a tasteful hotel for a bit of post-holiday recovery.

Back in October, I travelled to Bath for the book launch of The Soft Minimalist Home, and on author Abi Dare’s recommendation decided to treat myself to a night at The Yard. Included in the Michelin guide and a frequent feature of any “top hotel” lists, The Yard, previously a coaching inn, is a boutique hotel in the centre of the city. They have fifteen beautifully designed rooms set around a historic courtyard (hence the name), very attentive staff, and a nice little bar so that you can treat yourself to a cocktail and some of their delicious snacks before you head out, or to bed.

My room was a street-facing Cosy King on the ground floor, but perfectly peaceful and quiet. The smallest room in the repertoire, it still felt spacious whilst featuring a squashy King size bed, an en-suite shower with Bramley toiletries, and of course the true mark of a quality hotel - a Roberts radio. The wallpaper and furniture was muted but characterful, and it felt like a perfect retreat after a busy day and evening in town.

The best feature of The Yard in Bath, is breakfast. When I arrived I noticed my door had a breakfast hook, something which I plan on adding to my bedroom, and at 8am the following morning, a little basket was stealthily hung. I will let the pictures do the talking here, but I can tell you that eating that breakfast whilst listening to the radio with my feet buried in the lovely comfy bed was one of the best moments of the year.

Not an advertisement, all paid for by myself.