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Family Holidays in Bath

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Family Holidays in Bath

Planning a family break in Bath? These are the stays that suit best — compared side by side, each booking direct with the operator.

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What's on offer for families around Bath

BritStays currently lists 19 family stays in the Bath area, and most of them are outdoor or self-contained breaks. There are 7 camping sites, 5 holiday parks and 5 hotels, plus one cottage and one caravanning option. Ten are in Bath itself and two are in Bristol. The rest are spread one apiece across nearby parts of Somerset and the surrounding counties.

The facilities tell you a lot about the kind of trip these places are set up for:

  • Swimming pool: 9 stays, nearly half the set
  • EV charging nearby: 9
  • Spa: 8
  • Restaurant: 7
  • Playground: 6
  • Pet friendly: 6
  • Parking: 6
  • Hot tub: 5

Only 6 stays list parking. If you're driving, check this before you book, especially for hotels in Bath.

Which stays suit which kind of trip

None of the stays in this set are listed as coastal, so plan for a city-and-countryside break rather than a beach holiday.

Families with younger children will probably want a playground on site. Nettwood Country Breaks in Bath has a playground, a hot tub and a gift shop. The Lodge at Edenbridge sleeps 4 and has a hot tub and playground, and it's near a bus stop. Woodhouse Park Activity Centre in Almondsbury also has a playground and gift shop and is near a bus stop.

Families who like camping can still have a pool. Stowford Manor Farm Camping, listed in Bath, has a swimming pool, a cafe and takeaway food, which helps on evenings when nobody wants to cook. Copse Farm Camping has a pool and gift shop. Bath Marina & Caravan Park adds a spa and bar to its pool.

Couples or families with older children may prefer a hotel. The Royal Crescent Hotel in Bath has a pool, spa and bar. Grange Hotel in Bristol has a pool, spa and restaurant. Swan Hotel in Wells offers a pool, hot tub and gym.

Larger groups have a few options:

  • Bath Mill Lodge Retreat sleeps 8 and has a gym, bar and restaurant.
  • Fairwood Lakes Holiday Park sleeps 6, with a hot tub, spa and cafe.
  • Luckington Burrows also sleeps 6.
  • For a smaller party, Firtree Farm Lodges sleeps 4.

Center Parcs Longleat Forest is also listed under Bath, with EV charging nearby.

Dog owners have 6 pet-friendly stays to choose from. The example stays above don't show which ones these are, so check each listing and confirm the house rules (numbers, sizes, any fees) directly before you book.

What to do once you're there

The area is rich in historic houses, which work well for a half-day out with grounds to run around in:

  • Dyrham Park (National Trust)
  • The Bishop's Palace
  • Ashton Court Mansion House
  • Iford Manor
  • Great Chalfield Manor
  • Saltford Manor House
  • Sutton Court
  • Badminton House

In Bath itself, the Museum of Bath Architecture suits curious older children. For a splashy day, Aquaventure is a water park in the Cotswolds. If you're happy to travel further, there's the Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre in Dorset and the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.

Opening days and access vary, especially at private houses. Check each place's own information before you set off.

When and how to book

With pools, playgrounds and hot tubs on offer, the family-focused stays here are likely to be in demand during school holidays. If your dates are fixed, book early.

  • Book earliest if you need a specific size. Only a handful of stays list a capacity: two sleep 6 and one sleeps 8. If you need room for a big group, secure it first and plan the rest around it.
  • Ask about the pool. The listings don't say whether pools are indoor, outdoor or seasonal. If the pool is the main reason you're booking, confirm when it's open.
  • EV drivers: 9 stays list EV charging nearby, which doesn't necessarily mean on site. Check where the nearest charger is.
  • Without a car: The Lodge at Edenbridge and Woodhouse Park Activity Centre are both near a bus stop.
  • Camping: 7 of the 19 stays are campsites. Pack for changeable weather and check what's provided before you arrive.

Frequently asked questions

How many family stays does BritStays list around Bath?

There are 19 family stays published in the Bath area. Ten are in Bath itself and two are in Bristol.

What types of family accommodation are there near Bath?

There are 7 camping sites, 5 holiday parks, 5 hotels, 1 cottage and 1 caravanning option.

Do many family stays near Bath have a swimming pool?

Yes. 9 of the 19 have a swimming pool, including Stowford Manor Farm Camping, Copse Farm Camping, Bath Marina & Caravan Park and The Royal Crescent Hotel. Check with each stay whether the pool is open on your dates.

Are there family stays with a playground near Bath?

Six stays list a playground. Examples include Nettwood Country Breaks, The Lodge at Edenbridge and Woodhouse Park Activity Centre.

Which stays suit a larger family group?

Bath Mill Lodge Retreat sleeps 8. Fairwood Lakes Holiday Park and Luckington Burrows each sleep 6.

Can I bring my dog on a family holiday near Bath?

Six of the 19 family stays are pet friendly. Check the individual listing and confirm the dog rules with the stay before booking.

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