The Roseate Villa Bath: A Boutique Hotel Full of English Charm

The Roseate Villa Bath is one of the finest boutique hotels in the city — a pair of elegant Victorian townhouses on Henrietta Road, a short walk from the Roman Baths, with one of Bath’s most celebrated afternoon teas and a restaurant good enough to pull you back twice in the same stay. For anyone visiting Bath and looking for a hotel that genuinely enhances the experience of being in this Georgian spa city, The Roseate Villa sits at the top of the list.

I stayed here during a couple of days in early May — combined with a visit to neighbouring Bristol — and not only did I return for lunch on my final day, but the afternoon tea alone would bring me back. Let me tell you exactly why. At The Roseate Villa in Bath you stay in style, whilst being a short walking distance from all the sights when exploring one of England‘s most charming town.

The Roseate Villa Bath: A Boutique Hotel Full of English Charm

Not only did I fall completely in love with the beautiful city of Bath in England on my recent visit, but I also was so delighted to have had the experience of staying at The Roseate Villa Bath. If you’ve read my hotel reviews and destination guides before you probably know that I love when a hotel feels like a destination in itself. Somewhere I would want to spend time and this one really ticked all the boxes. I originally got to know The Roseate hotels as they have an Edinburgh based venue in their portfolio which isn’t too far from my house. And I can definitely see similarities in the elegance and design of both hotels. I have not yet stayed at The Roseate Edinburgh. But hopefully I will have the opportunity to stay and write a review for you soon.

My trip to Bath – which was combined with a visit to the neighbouring city of Bristol – took place during a couple of days at the start of May when the weather was mild and perfect for a little trip away. Not only did I stay overnight at The Roseate Villa Bath but also enjoyed a fantastic dinner and charming afternoon tea. Actually, the food was so good that I even returned for lunch on my last day. But let me tell you more about the whole experience!

How to get to the hotel

The hotel is located a short and flat 15 minute walk from the Bath Spa train station or bus station. You can of course also get a 5 minute taxi. However personally I didn’t mind the short walk which also helped me start getting my bearings. It’s also such a scenic walk as you pass Bath Abbey, the iconic Pulteney Bridge and elegant Georgian townhouses on the way. There is also parking for hotel guests right outside the hotel for those driving.

What I loved about The Roseate in Bath

In a historic city like Bath, which is so closely connected to Georgian history and the regency period I really felt like staying in a hotel which was housed in a historic building, so close to all the sights, properly enhanced my experience in the city. I do appreciate a hotel like The Roseate Villa Bath that feels entwined with the experience of the destination, in this case this beautiful spa city in England. So here are a couple of the things that really stood out to me during my two nights at the villa, that made my stay so memorable.

• Waking up in such a central location opposite Henrietta Park but with birdsong outside the window. And I was quite surprised there was so little car noise as I even slept with my windows open to keep my room cool as it makes me sleep better.
• The fantastic food. Everything from the dinner (the chicken pie was perfection), to breakfast and afternoon tea as well as lunch was just delicious!
• Walking distance to all the sights with the Pulteney Bridge and Holbourne Museum right around the corner.
• Friendly staff that were super helpful with information, recommendations and service.
• Being able to sit in the garden when the weather allows for lunch, afternoon tea or just drinks.
• Homemade shortbread in the room – you can tell it’s fresh when it just melts in the mouth.
• Townhouse elegance – it’s my dream to once live in a townhouse so I adore staying in them whenever I can.
• Afternoon Tea where almost everything served is made in house with accompanying teas from a local tea house Gillard’s of Bath which was founded in 1888.
• The breakfast is lovely and I wish I could’ve stayed another night just to try more from the menu.

Rooms at The Roseate Villa Bath

The rooms at The Roseate Villa Bath range from the Classic Garden View which is 16 sqm. Up to the Hideaway Suite which is the most spacious option with 57 sqm. All rooms have an elegant and stylish design with colourful details. As I arrived to my room the bedside radio was on which created a lovely atmosphere to step into. And homemade shortbread waited by the coffee and tea station. There was a good selection of teas available. As well as a well stocked mini bar with soft drinks, wine, beer and spirits as well as little snacks available. My room which was one of the Luxury Park View Rooms had a little seating area by the window as well as a desk.

The bathrooms had a walk-in shower and products. The shampoo, soap, body wash, conditioner and body lotion were all from luxury perfume brand Penhaligon in the scent Halfeti. I adore the scents from Penhaligon and actually had one of their perfumes as my wedding scent. There were also shower caps and cotton pads as well as cotton swabs in the bathroom.

Food & Drink

The Roseate Villa Bath has a lovely restaurant and bar where I had the pleasure of enjoying a delicious dinner on the first evening of my stay and also afternoon tea the following day. The restaurant is a beautiful room which was decorated with white roses and oil lamps in a classic but oh so elegant setting.

Breakfast

Breakfast was served a la carte in the restaurant each morning. There were both options such as an English breakfast or eggs benedict but also pancakes, omelette or avocado toast. I chose the fried banana pancakes with honey yoghurt on my first day and would highly recommend it. In addition I also couldn’t refuse a complimentary glass of Bucks Fizz which is sparkling wine with a little dash of orange juice.

For my second day I enjoyed a cheese and ham omelette with toast which was also lovely. I do have a tendency to judge hotels both internationally and in England and the UK on how well they do eggs. Especially as I’ve eaten many a bad or subpar scrambled eggs in my day. However The Roseate Villa Bath definitely gets a gold star in my book for their omelette. Even if you are not doing the afternoon tea at the hotel I can recommend trying a couple different teas. Like the Lady Whistledown or the Russian Caravan teas that were my two favourites.

Lunch & Dinner

The menu has a couple of different options for starters, mains and dessert. I chose the burrata salad to start followed my chicken pie with mashed potato. As well as a chocolate délice with raspberry sorbet to finish. Everything felt really fresh and was absolutely delicious. I had not planned on having another meal at the hotel so that I could try some other spots in town from my list, but it was so lovely that I couldn’t resist returning for a lunch on my last day.

With my dinner I also ordered a glass of Bacchus English white wine. Which was a lovely accompaniment for the chicken pie. There are quite a few English vineyards in the Somerset area. So I highly recommend trying some local wines if you can. Bacchus is one of the popular grape varieties used for English wines so do keep an eye out for it. It was mild enough on my last day that I could enjoy my lunch in the garden. It was the perfect setting for an artichoke velouté and a glass of white sangria.

Afternoon Tea at The Roseate Villa Bath

I always enjoying at least one afternoon tea on a trip to England or the UK and the one here at The Roseate Villa Bath came highly commended as one of the best in Bath. I had hoped to sit outside in the garden with my afternoon tea. But the weather was just a tad too chilly and unstable that day. Instead I got a seat in the lovely dining room. The hotel team informed me that almost everything – the clotted cream being the exception – was made in house which I just love to see. An afternoon tea created in-house always seems to stand out in freshness and flavour. And this one certainly was a delight to enjoy. The afternoon tea is available for £40 per person, £49 for a cocktail afternoon tea or £52.50 for a champagne afternoon tea and prior reservation is essential.

The Lady Whistledown tea had floral notes and was described as tasting like “an English garden” and was best served without milk. I really enjoyed it and although I usually do enjoy my tea with milk, I did agree that this one was perfect without. Secondly I also tried the Russian Caravan which had soft smoky notes that was so delightful and seemed very well suited for a chilly spring day. This tea was so good with the scones with clotted cream and jam.

My favourite treats on the menu was the goats cheese and red onion marmalade sandwich, berry tartlet and aubergine cake because they all tasted to fresh and well balanced in flavour. Although I’m really glad that I got to enjoy that chocolate délice both for dinner and the afternoon tea as it’s so similar in taste to my favourite dessert chocolate mousse.

Afternoon Tea Menu

Scones

• Plain & Cranberry served with clotted cream and home-made strawberry jam

Sandwiches

• Goats cheese with red onion marmalade
• Smoked salmon with beetroot and horseradish chutney
• Roast chicken with red pepper and pesto
• Pulled pork and hoisin sauce
• Grilled aubergine with hummus and spinach

Sweets

• Raspberry macaron
• Chocolate délice
• Aubergine cake
• Raspberry and blueberry tartlet

Things to do near the hotel

The Roseate Villa Bath is only a short walk away from the city centre, but also the Holbourne Museum and the Pulteney Bridge. I’ve written a full guide to the best things to do and see in Bath, but here are some of the highlights near to the hotel.

• Holbourne Museum
• Walk across the Pulteney Bridge (and grab an ice cream at Salcombe Dairy – the rum & raisin ice cream is particularly good in my opinion)
• Visit the Roman Baths – book your tour and tickets here
• Go for a spa day at The Gainsborough – read my review of the spa here
• Do a tour with the sightseeing buses around Bath – book your tickets here
• Try a ‘Bath Bun’ at Sally Lunn’s Eating House ( and see one of the oldest houses in Bath!)

On the Move to The Roseate Villa Bath

I’d happily return to The Roseate Villa Bath in England, particularly for another visit to the restaurant, which was one of the standout parts of the experience. The combination of excellent food, warm service, and the hotel’s cosy atmosphere made it feel like a real retreat in the heart of Bath. I’d highly recommend staying here to anyone looking for a charming and relaxing base while exploring the city, especially if you appreciate personal touches and boutique-style comfort.

Additional Information

• Address: Henrietta Rd, Bathwick, Bath BA2 6LX
• Website: https://www.roseatehotels.com/bath/theroseatevilla/
• Price Range: Room prices starting at £180 per night
• Check-In/Check-Out: From 15.00 and before 11.00
• Amenities: Restaurant, bar, WiFi, garden seating, afternoon tea,
• Dog-Friendly: Yes, a selected category of rooms are available for guests who are bringing their dogs

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