Nine refurbished apartments above the Royal Crescent
High on Lansdown Road, the elevated north side of Bath, a comprehensively refurbished three-storey Bath stone block holds nine self-contained two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments. The 2021 refurbishment restored the Bath Stone exterior, fitted contemporary handleless matt kitchens with quartz worktops and integrated Bosch appliances, laid whitened-oak engineered timber floors, and rebuilt every bathroom with walk-in showers, heated towel rails and chrome fittings.
Each apartment sleeps four (two extra-large doubles, or one double plus two singles in the twin-bed Apartment), with seven of the nine including a washing machine and tumble dryer; three of the four ground-floor units open straight onto the landscaped communal garden through patio doors.
A Lansdown Road base for exploring Georgian Bath
The setting is the headline. The building sits in its own grounds at the junction of Lansdown Road and Sion Road, quiet, residential and surrounded by mature trees, but walkable to the Royal Crescent in around fifteen minutes and to Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths in just over twenty. The neighbourhood does the heavy lifting: Hedgemead Park, the Fashion Museum, No. 1 Royal Crescent and the Jane Austen Centre are all between a ten and twenty minute walk.
There is a bus stop directly outside on the Lansdown park-and-ride route into the centre, an e-scooter parking zone across the road, and Bath Spa station is 1.4 miles away (about £7 by taxi from the rank outside the station, or fifteen minutes door-to-door by bus). Bristol Airport (BRS) is 18 miles south-west, around 45 minutes by car. Worth knowing: the walk back from town is uphill, most fit guests handle it without trouble in 15–20 minutes, but at the end of a long day take the bus, an e-scooter or an Uber.
Free parking, a communal garden and a self-check-in welcome
Charlecote House is unapologetically self-catering. There is no on-site reception, no restaurant and no daily housekeeping. What guests get instead is a fully equipped contemporary kitchen in every apartment (oven, induction hob, Bosch dishwasher, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, kettle, toaster, kitchenware), a free allocated parking space, free WiFi, smart TVs in living rooms and bedrooms, gas central heating, and a thoughtful welcome from host James, most guests find milk in the fridge, ground coffee, tea, sugar, cereal, frozen croissants and pain au chocolat, and a couple of bottles of water on arrival. Treat it as a warm courtesy rather than a guaranteed meal.
The landscaped communal garden with mature trees and seating is shared between all nine apartments; three of the ground-floor units open straight onto it through patio doors. Pets are welcome on request (cats too) for £25 per pet per reservation; smoking isn't permitted anywhere on the property; there are no hen, stag or similar parties; and quiet hours run 22:00–07:00. The minimum check-in age is 18 and children of any age are welcome, a cot is available free of charge for ages 0–6 on request.
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Interesting Points About Charlecote House
- Guest feedback sits right at the top of the band across every category, with the comfort of the refurbished apartments the strongest note and value drawing the most measured praise, and it holds up consistently across a large body of verified stays rather than resting on a single standout strength.
- Each two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment includes complimentary breakfast supplies (croissants, pain au chocolat, coffee, milk) restocked into a kitchenette fridge and freezer rather than served downstairs; the practical hospitality detail that multiple 2026 reviewers (Lauren, Melissa) call out by name as the 'why I'd come back'.
- Classified as a 4-star apartment property on the public listing despite running as a serviced-apartment operation with keyless check-in, daily housekeeping, on-site parking and a bus stop directly outside the door; the schema-level signal for a VacationRental that operates closer to a small hotel than a self-catering let.
- Repeat-guest density is unusually high: the 2026 review scrape captures Ian (UK, March 2026) on his fourth visit, and the wider review history surfaces multiple multi-stay reviewers, a measurable repeat-rate signal that the standard platform badge system does not yet reward for the VacationRental category.
Rooms & Accommodation at Charlecote House
Apartment with Terrace
Up to 4 guests · 775 ft² (72 m²) · 2 extra-large double beds · 2 bathrooms · Private balcony + terrace
The entry-level apartment with the standout outdoor space, a private balcony plus a private terrace, on top of the same 72 m² two-bedroom layout as the main rooms. Both bedrooms have one extra-large double bed; both bathrooms have walk-in showers; the kitchen is fully equipped (Bosch oven, induction hob, dishwasher, coffee machine, microwave, kettle, toaster, kitchenware). Free allocated on-site parking included.
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Apartment
Up to 5 guests · 775 ft² (72 m²) · 1 double + 3 singles · Garden view · 2 bathrooms
The only twin-bed configuration on site, bedroom one has three single beds, bedroom two has one extra-large double bed. Best for groups of four or five sharing where flexible sleeping is the priority. Same 72 m² two-bathroom layout as the rest, garden view through both windows, fully equipped kitchen with oven, induction hob, Bosch dishwasher, coffee machine, microwave and kettle. Free allocated on-site parking included.
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Two-Bedroom Apartment
Up to 4 guests · 764 ft² (71 m²) · 2 extra-large double beds · 2 bathrooms · Washer + dryer
A 71 m² two-bedroom layout with both bedrooms configured as one extra-large double, well-priced for two couples sharing or a family of four. Includes the building's full self-catering kit plus a private washing machine and tumble dryer (not in every apartment), Bosch oven, induction hob, dishwasher, coffee machine, microwave, kettle and toaster. Free allocated on-site parking included.
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Apartment with Garden View
Up to 4 guests · 840 ft² (78 m²) · 2 extra-large double beds · Garden view · Washer + dryer
A larger 78 m² two-bedroom apartment with both windows facing the landscaped communal garden, two extra-large doubles, a washing machine and tumble dryer, and the same fully equipped kitchen as every other apartment on site. Free allocated on-site parking included.
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Superior Apartment
Up to 4 guests · 1,001 ft² (93 m²) · 1 extra-large double + 2 singles · Balcony · Terrace · Garden view
The biggest layout on site at 93 m², a Superior with bedroom one (one extra-large double) and bedroom two (two singles), private balcony, private terrace and garden view from the living room. Includes the full self-catering kit plus washer-dryer and the same Bosch kitchen appliances. Standout pick if you want extra living space at a mid-tier rate. Free allocated on-site parking included.
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Standard Apartment
Up to 4 guests · 764 ft² (71 m²) · 2 extra-large double beds · Washer + dryer
A 71 m² two-bedroom apartment with both bedrooms configured as one extra-large double, a private washing machine and tumble dryer, and the same Bosch-fitted kitchen as every other unit on site. Free allocated on-site parking included.
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Penthouse Apartment
Up to 4 guests · 840 ft² (78 m²) · 2 extra-large double beds · Top-floor outlook
The top-floor unit, with a 78 m² two-bedroom layout (both extra-large doubles) and an outlook across north Bath rooftops. Same fully equipped Bosch kitchen, washer-dryer and two walk-in shower bathrooms as the rest of the building. Premium tier, picked when you want the elevated outlook and the most light. Free allocated on-site parking included.
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Apartment - Ground Floor
Up to 4 guests · 764 ft² (71 m²) · 2 extra-large doubles · Step-free + private terrace
The step-free option, a 71 m² two-bedroom apartment on the ground floor with patio doors opening directly onto the communal garden through a private terrace, two extra-large doubles, washer-dryer, and the same Bosch-fitted kitchen as the rest of the building. The flat threshold from the car park is the practical advantage if you're travelling with luggage, a buggy, or anyone with mobility considerations within the building (the walk back from town is still uphill). Free allocated on-site parking included.
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Deluxe Apartment
Up to 4 guests · 969 ft² (90 m²) · 2 extra-large doubles · Balcony + terrace
The flagship, a 90 m² two-bedroom apartment with the most generous proportions, the highest-spec finish, both a private balcony and a private terrace, two extra-large doubles, washer-dryer and the same Bosch-fitted kitchen as the rest of the building. Picked when you want the building's best room. Free allocated on-site parking included.
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In-apartment
- Fully equipped kitchen with Bosch oven, induction hob, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
- Coffee machine, electric kettle, microwave, toaster and full kitchenware
- Smart TV with satellite channels in living room and bedrooms
- Free WiFi in every apartment
- Gas central heating + heated towel rails in bathrooms
- Iron and ironing facilities
- Bed linen, towels and free toiletries supplied
- Not available: No daily housekeeping (weekly for longer corporate stays)
Bathroom
- Two private bathrooms in every apartment
- Walk-in shower in both bathrooms
- Heated towel rail
- Hairdryer and free toiletries supplied
- Not available: No bathtubs in any apartment, showers only
Property-wide
- Landscaped communal garden with mature trees
- Private balconies and terraces in selected apartments
- Self check-in 15:00–00:00 (codes sent in advance by host)
- Luggage storage available
- Washing machine and tumble dryer in 7 of 9 apartments
- CCTV externally; smoke alarms and fire extinguishers throughout
- Non-smoking throughout
- Not available: No on-site reception or 24-hour staffing
- Not available: No on-site restaurant, bar or breakfast service
- Not available: No pool, no gym, no spa
Parking & transport
- One free allocated parking space per apartment
- Bus stop directly outside on Lansdown Road (route 31 + park-and-ride)
- E-scooter (Voi) parking zone immediately outside
- Bath Spa railway station, 1.4 mi (~£7 by taxi)
- Bristol Airport (BRS), 18 mi · ~45 min by car
- Not available: No airport transfer service
Policies
- Pets welcome on request, £25 per pet per reservation (cats too)
- Check-in 15:00–00:00 · Check-out by 10:00
- Children of any age welcome · cot available free for ages 0–6
- High chairs available on request
- Damage policy up to £300
- Quiet hours 22:00–07:00
- Card payment is handled on the property's behalf for online reservations; on-site payment is cash
- Not available: Smoking not permitted anywhere on the property
- Not available: No hen, stag or similar parties
- Not available: No extra beds available
Location & getting to Charlecote House
Charlecote House sits in its own grounds at the junction of Lansdown Road and Sion Road, on the elevated north side of Bath, a quiet residential postcode just above Hedgemead Park, with the Royal Crescent a short walk south-west and the city centre roughly a mile downhill. The building is one of a small cluster of refurbished Bath stone properties on Lansdown Road; the address is BA1 5RJ.
The neighbourhood is the practical headline. There is a bus stop directly outside on the Lansdown park-and-ride route into the centre, and an e-scooter (Voi) parking zone immediately across the road. Six landmark Bath attractions sit within a 10–25 minute walk, and Bath Spa railway station is 1.4 miles away, about £7 by taxi from the rank outside the station, fifteen minutes by bus, or roughly twenty minutes on foot (mostly downhill on the way in, uphill on the way back).
By car, Bristol Airport (BRS) is 18 miles south-west and around 45 minutes door-to-door. Free, allocated, on-site parking is included with every apartment.
- Hedgemead Park: 0.6 mi · ~10 min walk · Steep terraced Victorian park created in the 1880s on the scar of an old landslip, quiet locals' green between the apartment and town.
- No. 1 Royal Crescent: 0.7 mi · ~15 min walk · Georgian-era museum that meticulously recreates the interiors of a 1770s Bath townhouse, room by room.
- Fashion Museum / Bath Assembly Rooms: 0.7 mi · ~15 min walk · Grade I-listed Georgian rooms where Jane Austen attended balls; 18th-century court dress in the museum collection.
- Royal Crescent: 0.8 mi · ~15 min walk · The 30-house arc completed by John Wood the Younger in 1774, the most photographed Georgian terrace in Britain.
- The Circus, Bath: 0.9 mi · ~18 min walk · John Wood the Elder's three-quadrant ring of townhouses inspired by the Colosseum, quieter than the Royal Crescent and very photogenic.
- The Jane Austen Centre: 1.0 mi · ~20 min walk · Museum dedicated to Austen's five years in Bath, with costumed Regency hosts and a tea room.
- Pulteney Bridge: 1.1 mi · ~22 min walk · One of only four bridges in the world lined with shops on both sides, with Robert Adam's iconic three-arched span over the Avon.
- The Roman Baths & Bath Abbey: 1.3 mi · ~20–25 min walk · The country's best-preserved ancient Roman bathing complex, beside Bath's Perpendicular Gothic abbey church.
Getting to Key Locations
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Royal Crescent
The most photographed Georgian terrace in Britain, a 30-house arc completed by John Wood the Younger in 1774, fronted by an open lawn that runs down towards Royal Avenue and the Royal Victoria Park beyond. About fifteen minutes' walk south-west of Charlecote House. The end-house, No. 1 Royal Crescent, is the museum that recreates a 1770s Bath townhouse room by room.
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The Roman Baths & Bath Abbey
The country's best-preserved ancient Roman bathing complex, fed by the only naturally hot springs in the UK and centred on the open-air Great Bath. Beside it stands Bath Abbey, the city's Perpendicular Gothic church. About twenty to twenty-five minutes downhill from Charlecote House, book Roman Baths tickets in advance at peak times, especially during the Christmas market.
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Pulteney Bridge & the Avon
One of only four bridges in the world lined with shops on both sides, designed by Robert Adam in 1774 as the dramatic gateway to the Pulteney Estate. The horseshoe weir directly below the bridge is the postcard view from Grand Parade. About twenty-two minutes' walk from Charlecote House via Lansdown Road and Broad Street.
View on MapHow to get to Charlecote House from Bath Spa railway station
- Leave Bath Spa station via the Dorchester Street exit: Exit the front of the station onto Dorchester Street and head north up Manvers Street. The Roman Baths and Bath Abbey are signposted from the same exit.
- Continue through the centre to Upper Borough Walls: Cross St James's Parade onto Stall Street, passing Bath Abbey on your right. Turn left at Westgate Buildings and continue onto Upper Borough Walls, about ten minutes from the station.
- Bear right onto Broad Street and start the climb: Bear right onto Broad Street, then continue uphill via Lansdown Road. Pass Hedgemead Park on your right. The gradient picks up here, fit walkers do it without trouble in fifteen to twenty minutes total, but you can also pick up an Uber from the rank outside the abbey or the bus from Westgate Street.
- Continue up Lansdown Road to Sion Road: Charlecote House sits at the junction of Lansdown Road and Sion Road on the left. Total walking time: roughly twenty minutes for £0; total transit time by bus from outside the station: fifteen minutes for the standard fare; total taxi time: 3–5 minutes for around £7. After arrival, host James sends self-check-in codes in advance, apartments are available from 15:00 until midnight.
Bath, Lansdown Road and the Georgian world heritage city
Bath is one of only three UNESCO World Heritage sites that protect an entire city rather than a single monument. Its hot springs, the only naturally hot springs in the UK, drew the Romans, who built the bathing and temple complex you can still walk through beneath modern Stall Street. A second wave of fame followed in the Georgian period, when John Wood the Elder, his son and a small constellation of architects shaped Queen Square, the Circus, the Royal Crescent and the network of honey-coloured terraces that now form the most complete Georgian streetscape in the British Isles.
The third reason people visit is the literary one. Jane Austen lived in Bath between 1801 and 1806 and made the city the principal setting of Northanger Abbey and Persuasion; the city repays Austen-readers handsomely with the Jane Austen Centre on Gay Street, the Pump Room, and the Assembly Rooms. Layered over the Roman, Georgian and literary city is a busy contemporary food and shopping scene, independent boutiques on Milsom Street, the SouthGate centre, and a thermal-spa renaissance at Thermae Bath Spa with its rooftop pool overlooking the abbey.
Best months from Charlecote House: May–June (long daylight, the city in full festival mode) and late November to mid-December (Christmas market, the Georgian centre lit up). September is excellent if you want the Jane Austen Festival without summer crowds. January and February are the quietest and lowest-priced months.
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What 564 verified guests say about Charlecote House
Scores and review counts are aggregated from verified guest bookings on major travel platforms.
Superb
On every recent stay, three things come up: the comfort and quality of the refurbished apartments themselves, the part guests praise most warmly, the thoughtful host welcome (milk in the fridge, ground coffee, frozen croissants and pain au chocolat) handled by James and the team, and the on-site allocated parking on a bus route directly into central Bath. The recurring trade-off, flagged honestly so guests know what they're getting, is the steep uphill walk back from the city centre and the absence of bathtubs in any apartment (showers only). Repeat visitors are common.
Well appointed apartment in a great position. Fourth visit. Bus stop directly outside to get into and back from town, large, fully equipped, clean and warm.
Ian
Well appointed apartment in a great position. Fourth visit. Bus stop directly outside to get into and back from town, large, fully equipped, clean and warm.
2026-03-28Excellent modern apartment with private outdoor space, very clean, very well equipped, comfortable beds and a great location with parking.
2026-04-27Amazing, would highly recommend. Cosy yet spacious. If I ever visit Bath again I'll definitely be staying at this property.
2026-04-16A lovely apartment in a peaceful spot just outside the centre, with two showers between four of us and the park-and-ride passing the door. Worth knowing it's uphill on the way back, and the pillows are feather if you've got allergies.
2026-04-18A thoroughly enjoyable stay in an ideal location, particularly when the Bath races are running. Spotless and roomy for a couple, about 15 minutes on foot into the centre or five by Uber.
2026-04-07Good location, excellent communication with the hosts, very comfortable beds, and nice touches like pastries in the freezer, milk in the fridge and a fresh-ground coffee machine.
2026-04-23Comfortable beds, complimentary croissants and pain au chocolat, and on-site parking. Worth knowing the location is at the top of a steep hill, the garden also isn't fully enclosed.
2026-04-21Comfortable, convenient and well-priced. Two bedrooms each with their own en-suite, a washing machine and dryer, and unexpected breakfast supplies on arrival.
2026-04-27Good to Know Before You Book
The walk back from town is uphill
Lansdown Road climbs steadily from the centre. Most fit guests do the 15–20 minute walk without trouble in either direction, but at the end of a long day take the bus from outside the door, an e-scooter, or an Uber (about 5 minutes, often less than £10). The Lansdown park-and-ride route serves the bus stop directly outside the building.
There is no on-site reception, check-in is by code
Check-in is self-service via codes that host James and the team send in advance. Codes are valid from 15:00 until midnight; if you arrive without your code or outside that window, contact the host before you set off so they can re-issue. Apartments must be vacated by 10:00 at check-out.
All bathrooms have showers, none have a tub
Every apartment has two private bathrooms, each with a walk-in shower and a heated towel rail. There are no bathtubs anywhere on the property. If a soak in a tub is non-negotiable, treat Thermae Bath Spa (a 25-minute walk away) as the soak instead.
Confirm the washing machine if you need one
Seven of the nine apartments include both a washing machine and a tumble dryer; two do not. If laundry is part of your plan, relevant for longer stays or families with young children, flag it when you book and the host will allocate one of the apartments with both appliances. Pets are welcome (cats too) for £25 per pet per reservation.
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Charlecote House FAQs
Charlecote House is at Lansdown Road, Bath BA1 5RJ, the elevated north side of the city, just above Hedgemead Park. The Royal Crescent is a 15-minute walk south-west; Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths are 20–25 minutes downhill. The walk back is uphill, most fit guests do it without trouble, but the bus stop on the Lansdown park-and-ride route is directly outside the building if you'd rather not climb.
Yes, every apartment includes one free, allocated, on-site parking space. There is no on-site reception; check-in is self-service from 15:00 until midnight via a code that host James sends in advance. Check-out is by 10:00. Contact the host before you set off if you'll arrive outside the 15:00–00:00 window.
Every apartment is two bedrooms, two bathrooms, sleeping four (or five in the twin-bed Apartment, which has three single beds in one bedroom and an extra-large double in the other). Both bathrooms in every apartment have walk-in showers. There are no bathtubs anywhere on the property.
Yes, pets are welcome on request for £25 per pet per reservation, and the host accepts both dogs and cats. The communal garden is not fully enclosed, so dog owners typically lead-walk on Lansdown Road and the surrounding residential streets.
Seven of the nine apartments include both a washing machine and a tumble dryer; two do not. If laundry is part of your plan, mention it when you book and the host will allocate one of the seven units that has both appliances.
Bath Spa is 1.4 miles away. By taxi from the rank outside the station: 3–5 minutes for around £7. By bus: cross to the stops outside the station, board any northbound bus on Lansdown Road (route 31 is the most frequent) and alight at Sion Road / Lansdown Crescent, about 15 minutes door-to-door. On foot: about 20 minutes via Manvers Street, Stall Street, Broad Street and Lansdown Road, mostly uphill in the last third.
Charlecote House is self-catering. There is no on-site restaurant or formal breakfast service. As a thoughtful courtesy, host James and the team typically leave a starter selection in each apartment on arrival: milk, ground coffee, tea, sugar, cereal and frozen croissants and pain au chocolat. Treat it as a welcome extra rather than a guaranteed meal.
No, the property does not accept hen, stag or similar parties. Quiet hours run 22:00–07:00, smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property, and the damage policy is up to £300. Children of any age are welcome and a cot is available free of charge for ages 0–6 on request.
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Nine refurbished two-bedroom apartments with two bathrooms each, free allocated parking, free WiFi, a bus stop directly outside and a 15-minute walk to the Royal Crescent.
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