Thank you for visiting Prior House
Prior House
3 Marlborough Lane
Bath BA1 2NQ
Tel: + 44 (0) 1225 313 587
Just a few minutes walk from the world famous Royal Crescent
Quiet Location
Close proximity to City Centre
Victorian style of decor and furniture
Family Hospitality
Ours is a Non-Smoking Home
Description
Prior House, which was built in 1894, is an interesting example of late Victorian architecture and is located within a few hundred yards of the world famed Royal Crescent.
It is our home and we assure you of a warm and personal welcome.
There are four guest bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities and two that share a shower room.
We serve a continental breakfast until 10.00 am before you set out to enjoy the many delights of the World Heritage City of Bath.
The house is located less than one mile from Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths and the Pump Room.
Our home has the benefit of a full Fire Safety Certificate.
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Prior House - a "Great Place" from which to explore the World Heritage City of Bath
Prior House - a "Great Place" as a base for Touring
Directions to Prior House by Car from the M4
Travel to Prior House by Air, Rail and Coach
About your hosts and Prior House
Our invitation
It will be a pleasure to
be your hosts whether you are
visiting the area on business or as a tourist.
We shall be delighted to receive your enquiry
and to have the opportunity to welcome you
to our home.
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look forward to greeting you here. Guests are asked to check into their rooms between 4.30 and 6.00pm. Guests may however arrive at other prearranged times. |
 Our Hall |
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 One of our Bedrooms |
All of our rooms have remote control colour television,
radio/alarm clocks, hairdryer, |
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Our RatesTwin Room - with shared bathroom ~ from £55.00 Double Room - with shared bathroom ~ from £55.00 Double Room - with private en-suite bathroom ~ from £60.00 Triple room ~ from £80.00
Rates are per
room per night
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Prior House - a "Great Place" from which to explore the World Heritage City of BathIdeally situated for those wishing to explore this famous city, Prior House enjoys a peaceful location close to Royal Victoria Park. Despite the tranquility of its setting, it is only a 15 minute level walk to the Roman Baths and the city centre with its many attractions and excellent shopping, making it an ideal base for exploring the city. There are many superb restaurants within close proximity - and we shall be pleased to recommend our favourites to you. |
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 Bath Abbey |
 The Roman Baths |
Royal Crescent |
 Pulteney Bridge |
 Bath Abbey from York Street |
 Pump Room |
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Prior House - a "Great Place" as a base for Touring
Prehistoric Stone Circles
- Avebury
- Stonehenge
Lovely Countryside
- The Cotswolds
- Vale of the White Horse
Charming villages and towns
- Lacock
- Bradford-on-Avon
- Castle Combe
Great Stately Homes
- Longleat House
- Bowood House
- Great Chalfield Manor
- Corsham Court
Beautiful Gardens
- Stourhead
- Iford Manor
Cathedral Cities
- Salisbury
- Wells
Prior House is just a short distance by car from the following Great Places:-
Castle Combe ~ 30 minutes*
Stourhead ~ 45 minutes*
Salisbury ~ 60 minutes*
Wells ~ 35 minutes*
We shall be pleased to help you enjoy some lovely side trips whilst you are staying with us.
A chauffeur driven car can be arranged for your personal use.
Prior House and Bath make the ideal stopover - we suggest at least two nights - for tourists travelling from London to the South West of England.
London ~ 2 hours 30 minutes*
* Approximate driving time
Avebury
Stonehenge
Castle Combe
Bradford-on-Avon
Great Chalfield Manor
Stourhead Gardens
Wells Cathedral
Directions to Prior House by Car from the M4
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Leave M4 at Junction 18 on to A46 signed Bath
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Proceed south on A46 for 4 miles
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At roundabout take A420 west towards Bristol for approximately 1 mile
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Take left on minor road signed Hamswell and Park & Ride
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Continue on minor road for about 2 miles until next junction
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Turn left up hill signed Bath
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Continue on this road past Bath Racecourse and down steep hill to centre of Bath which is approximately 4 miles
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At main traffic lights at bottom of hill turn right on A4 towards Bristol
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Follow A4 through the city centre for about one mile
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After a Smiles news shop on the left is a Vauxhall Car Showroom at which point turn right into Marlborough Lane
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Prior House is just a few yards on your right hand side
If you are approaching Bath from another direction please ask us to e-mail you directions
Travel to Prior House by Air, Rail and Coach
Travel to Prior House by Air, Rail and Coach
London's Heathrow International Airport is just 100 miles from Prior House . This is a journey of about two hours* by car on the busy motorway network.
Our advice is to use public transport for your journey to Bath by either rail or coach.
Pick up your hire car from any of the major agencies in the city for your local side trips and on-ward journey once you have become familiar with our roads and have recovered from jet lag!
Travel to Prior House by Rail
There are frequent trains to and from London and other cities. The approximate journey time from London's Paddington Station to Bath is 1 hours 30 minutes or less.
A taxi from Bath station for the one mile journey to Prior House costs approximately £5.00.
Check http://www.nationalrail.co.uk for rail schedules and to buy tickets.
Travel to Prior House by Coach
There are frequent services to Bath from London and other principal towns and cities operated by National Express. Some of these will involve a change whilst others are direct. The approximate journey time for the direct service from London to Bath is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Check http://www.nationalexpress.com for coach services and to buy tickets.
About your Hosts and some Notes about Prior House
The house was built in 1894 in the late Victorian era. It first became a Bed & Breakfast in 1984 when complete refurbishment was carried out by Lynn & Keith.
Lynn ran the B&B for many years while Keith fulfilled the role of a police officer in both Bath and Bristol. After his retirement in 1999 on completion of thirty years service Keith assisted Lynn in running the house and together they carried out further renovation and improvements to the house.
Rick Steves says in his' book Great Britain & Ireland - in which it is "Highly Commended - "Prior House is run by helpful and friendly Lynn & Keith Shearn".
Booking Arrangements
Facilities
All rooms have remote control colour television, hairdryers, radio/alarm clocks, digital safes and tea/coffee making facilities. Irons, ironing boards, chillers, ice and glasses are available on request.
Reservations
A £20.00 credit/debit card deposit is payable on confirmation. In the event of cancellation the deposit will be refunded if the accommodation can be re-let.
Payment
We accept payment by cash and most credit/debit excluding Diners Card and American Express cards subject to a small administrative charge.
Terms
Our Room Rates may be altered without prior notice.
Check in/Check out times
We respectfully request that rooms should be vacated by 10.30 am on the day of departure. Guests are asked to check into their rooms between 4.30 and 6.00pm. Guests may however arrive at other prearranged times.
Parking
Whilst we cannot offer private parking to our guests there is a large public car park at the rear of our home where charges are very reasonable for the centre of a city such as Bath. This Car Park is free from 7.00pm to 8.00am daily.
Prior House
3 Marlborough Lane
Bath BA1 2NQ
Tel: + 44 (0) 1225 313 587
Fax: + 44 (0) 1225 443 543