Brindleys, Bath

It's a pleasant and flat 10-minute walk to the shops and key attractions such as the Roman Baths and Thermae Bath Spa in the city centre.

By car: around 45 minutes from Bristol, 2 hours 30 minutes from London and 3 hours 30 minutes from Manchester. Free on-site parking available.

By train: Cardiff Central to Bath is 1 hour 5 minutes; London Paddington to Bath is 1 hour 15 minutes - after which, it's a 10-minute walk to the hotel. Book trains to Bath.

The end-of-terrace Victorian house has been decorated in a fetching French country chic style, and personalised with pretty prints and paintings. The hotel suits couples looking for an upmarket bed and breakfast in a quiet spot.

The managers fuss over guests as well as cook and serve breakfasts. If you need them at any time, you ring a bell to their apartment.

• Breakfast
• Garden
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free parking

The six individual bedrooms have been carefully stylised with matching colour schemes. The good modern bathrooms are equipped with showers.

Room types: Rooms 1-6

Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes, tea and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi

Breakfasts are delicious and substantial. On offer are fruit platters, fruit compote, croissants and pains au chocolats, and a choice of cooked dishes. The cooked vegetarian option - herb and potato sausages with mushrooms and tomatoes - is very popular.

Breakfast: cooked and continental options, locally-sourced produce. Served Mon-Fri 8.30-9.30am and Sat-Sun 9.00-10.00am.