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Villa |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Central Bath in Bath

£186–£350 / night
£1300–£2000 / week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

THE LOOKING GLASS HOUSE is an absolutely stunning stone and glass, architect designed, house of much style and plenty of substance. It has been built into the hillside and set in an enormous garden, surrounded by decks and stone patios, and featuring one of the most astonishing views in Bath.

This amazing house has the added benefit of GATED ON-SITE PARKING SPACES as well as exclusive use of the large Garden and patios.

The house is mainly on one floor with a wide hallway opening into the amazing living area. The solid wood flooring and much glass give a feeling of light and space throughout. The gracious living room overlooks the beautiful hillside and garden with pleasant views from every side.

The living room is surrounded by glass and the floor to ceiling windows let in plenty of light along with the astonishing view. There is a handsome modern kitchen adjoining the dining area with views to the garden and patio below.

The house has been beautifully furnished in a combination of contemporary and "Orientalist" period, with elegant sofa and dining space for 6. There is lovely large window overlooking the garden, and of course there is flat screen TV with DVD, as well as stereo with Ipod dock, and of course, WIFI

There are two main bedrooms, one with king sized bed and one with double bed only. Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. There is also a downstairs area with additional sitting and sleeping space as well as shower room. The bed in the downstairs area is an attractive "Trundle Bed" and can be either a single or a double.

This house is on Lyncombe Hill, one of the 7 hills that form the little city of Bath and is a 20 minute walk to the centre or a £5 cab ride.

The Looking Glass House is simply fantastic in its style and totally unique to our roster. Spacious, stylish and bright, its unusual features and stunning views make it a magical location for your visit to Bath.

PLEASE NOTE: PARTIES: The Owners of the Looking Glass House do not want what is generally though of as "Hen Parties" in this house. If you think you may be too high spirited for the Looking Glass House, another choice might be preferable.

WHIY: Although the neighbours are all far away, the owners expect you all to be very civilised as the house is overlooking a quiet valley, so that all sound will reverberate throughout the pristine hillside neighbourhood - and the neighbours will not tolerate too many high jinks going on.

Otherwise, this is an absolutely amazing house and a pleasure to stay in.

The Looking Glass House is simply fantastic in its style and totally unique to our roster. Spacious, stylish and bright, its unusual features and stunning views make it a magical location for your visit to Bath.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This is not your typical Bath home, but it offers views of Bath that are truly astounding. The décor is delightful and everything you could possibly require will be available in this fine home.

The house has been beautifully furnished in a combination of contemporary and "Orientalist" period, with elegant sofa and dining space for 6. There are lovely large windows overlooking the garden, and of course there is flat screen TV with DVD, as well as stereo with iPod dock, and WIFI.

There are two main bedrooms, one with king sized bed as well as double sized sleep sofa, and one with double bed only. Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. There is also a downstairs area with additional sitting and sleeping space as well as shower room.

Further details outdoors:
Views! You are in an amazing part of the beautiful City of Bath. The 7 hills of Bath surround you and you can see it all from your covered deck or step down to the patio and garden, stroll out your gate and walk into the city centre.

Further details

RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY:
DEPOSIT: We will be requiring a deposit of £300 from your credit or debit card to confirm your booking. This deposit will also act as the damage deposit to be refunded after your departure.

YOUR FULL BALANCE will be taken 2 months or 60 days before your arrival date. We will send you another Confirmation at that point to let you know we have taken your balance and to touch base with your arrival plans.
We can take this from your credit or debit card also. Be sure that everyone in your party is aware of this commitment before making your reservation.

YOUR DEPOSIT will be refunded within the week of your departure (usually within 72 hours).
In the unhappy event that you must cancel after you have paid your deposit or your full balance, we will make every effort to rebook the property. If the property is rebooked, your funds will be returned, less a £100 Administration Fee.
However, if the property remains unbooked, you will forfeit these funds paid to us in good faith.

NOTE: Please, remember that it is you who will be responsible for the condition of the property when you depart. Make everyone in your party aware of this, and remind them all to be respectful of this splendid home and to leave it in the fine condition in which they found it.

Conditions

Please Remember that All Laura's Properties are Non-Smoking!

Sadly, NO Children under 10 will be allowed to stay in the Looking Glass House without prior approval from the owners.

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Twilight at the Looking Glass House

 

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The inside outside bedroom

 

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Window Light over the Hallway

 

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Dining with a View

The West Country / Somerset region

This is Bath, the centre of the West Country, with Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Wells and Wales just a short drive away.

Surrounding Bath:
Bath is in a wonderfully central position in the Southwest, laying at the foot of the Cotswolds and at the gate to the Mendips. There are fascinating prehistoric and heritage sites fanning out in all directions - most in less than an hours drive. Here are some of the highlights:

To the South West:

Stonehenge
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.876
Yes it looks exactly like the Stonehenge you have seen in pictures! But it is the real thing! Thousands and thousands of years old and no one really knows what its true purpose was or who built it. Exceedingly interesting audio guides and fine gift shop as well as outside tea shop serving yummy and comforting "rock cakes". There are many tours that include Stonehenge you will find in our Tours around Bath section.


Salisbury and Old Sarum:
http://www.salisburycathedral.org.uk/
http://www3.iath.virginia.edu/salisbury/docs/cathedral.html

On the route that will lead you to Stonehenge is the city of Salisbury, renowned for its amazing Medieval Cathedral, which is unique in Britain. Built entirely in the 13th century, between 1220 and 1256, its unity of vision is remarkable. Its beauty has inspired generations of artists, including Constable, to capture with paintbrush or camera, its famous spire, the tallest spire in England (at 404 feet), rising above the Salisbury meadows and the River Avon.

Old Sarum:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/oldsarum/
Just a few miles from the cathedral city of Salisbury lies Old Sarum, the original site of Salisbury. This is a massive Iron Age hill fort which was reused succeeding conquerors, including the Romans, the Saxons and the Normans, flourishing in medieval England. This dramatic site at Old Sarum contains the ruins of a castle, a Cathedral and Bishop's Palace. The Iron Age ramparts give fine views of the surrounding landscape.

Stourhead Gardens:
http://www.gardenvisit.com/g/stour2.htm

The splendid Gardens of Stourhead
Stourhead is acclaimed as one of Brittains most picturesque gardens. The garden was designed in 1741 and enhanced by new species of trees from America in the 1790s. It surrounds a peaceful lake in the middle of a 2,650 acre estate, and has many classical architectural features dotted about in strategic spots around the shores. It is a picture perfect example of landscape gardening and a fine day our in the gorgeous English countryside.

Longleat:
http://www.longleat.co.uk/
This amazing home of our own Marquis of Bath is about half way between Bath and Stonehenge and makes another full days outing. It is an amazing home - more like an Elizabethan Castle than a house, and it is set alongside a lake in glorious parkland.

The principal contribution to the grounds was made by the 3rd Viscount of Weymouth (1734-1796) who employed Capability Brown to create the park as it is seen today. Oh, and it also is home to a fantastic Wild Animal Park! In 1966, Longleat caused a revolution in the world of zoological collections by becoming the first location outside of Africa to open a drive through Safari Park. Despite the understandable initial concerns of locals with regard to the introduction of lions to Wiltshire, the Safari Park concept has been a great success and LongleatÕs ground-breaking innovation has been repeated at wildlife collections all over the world.

To the West:
Avebury Stone Circles:
http://www.avebury-web.co.uk/avebury_village.html
The view of the Village surrounded by the ancient Stones
The Stones

Lacock:
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/chippenham/lacock/
This National Trust Village is a real Living Museum!

Lacock is a well-preserved medieval village under the protection of the National Trust. Many movies are filmed here as it is a perfect period village setting, once you remove the automobiles. The ancient Lacock Abbey also has been used in the Harry Potter movies.

To the North:

Castle Combe and the Cotswolds
http://www.cotswolds.info/places/castle-combe.shtml

The unbelievably pristine village of Castle Combe. Just 20 minutes from Bath!

The Cotswolds are centred on the gentle slopes of the Cotswolds Hills and are officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the largest in England and Wales, and made up from parts of 6 English Counties.

The region is famous for its ancient mellow 'honey' coloured limestone villages that blend perfectly into the countryside and its bustling market towns. Many have scarcely altered since they grew up on the prosperity of the medieval wool trade in the 15th and 16th centuries and subsequently forgotten about for more then 300 years. This sequence of events now makes the Cotswolds region one of the most treasured, toured and vacation in England and the UK for nowhere else will you see such timeless uniqueness and heart warming preservation on such a scale.

The Bath / Central Bath area

You are in the city of Bath, World Heritage Site and home of the Roman Baths, the new Thermae Bath Spa, the Assembly Rooms, the Jane Austen Centre. There is also fantastic shopping in Bath and all within the most glorious Georgian architecture.

How to get there

What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

Map showing the Central Bath areaReset Map

I always say that it is best to take the train to Bath - we are just 90 minutes from London and 20 minutes from the Bristol airport by Train.

If you must drive, I will give you precise instructions to guide you to your door when you make your reservation.

Activities near Bath

Guestbook for Looking Glass House 7005

26 & 27 of November 2010 in The Looking Glass House - Kate Eastman

The Looking Glass House
Dear Laura,
The looking Glass House was fabulous, it far exceeded our expectations, the setting , it’s lay out and facilities. It was a great base for our shopping weekend and so comfortable we ate in both nights instead of hitting the town. The little extras - tea, coffee, biscuits, milk and croissants were appreciated and a nice touch . It was an easy walk into town even in the snow and it would have been possible to walk home but we were carrying too much!! so taxis were needed.
I will certainly recommend it to anyone wanting a weekend away in Bath and as we didn’t get time for the spa we hope to return in the spring.

Many thanks
Kate Eastman

10 & 11 of September 2010 in The Looking Glass House - Bennett family

The Looking Glass House
10-12 Sep Sue, Paul, Tam, and Michael Bennett, Melbourne Australia
The best place to stay in Bath. We've had a great weekend. The house is beautiful and the views just perfect
23 - 31 of August 2010 in The Looking Glass House - Ronnie Magee

The Looking Glass House
Beautiful house and fabulous views. We had a really lovely time
21 & 22 of August 2010 in The Looking Glass House - Harris family

The Looking Glass House
21-23 Aug Len, Heather, Chelsea and Cam Harris, Vancouver Canada
A truly beautiful home and setting! Spectacular views, light and warmth at every turn. We feel truly blessed to have discovered your home and Bath. Would definitely return. Thank you for providing such comfort and delightful charm and welcome!!
5-8 of August 2010 in The Looking Glass House - Girls from Oxfordshire

The Looking Glass House
5-8 Aug Laurie, Barbara, Rebecca and Elizabeth, Oxfordshire
Wonderful venue for our daughter's wedding at Prior Park College. House large enough for four bridesmaids, one flower girl and Rebecca's dress!! It was a beautiful house with breathtaking views, very calming for the BIG DAY!! Would thoroughly recommend this house - Perfic!!
4 & 5 of June 2010 in The Looking Glass House - the Derry Girls

The Looking Glass House
Beautiful house. A lovely relaxing time spent here and will definitely recommend it to friends. Thank you Laura for your hospitality
25 & 26 of June 2010 in The Looking Glass House - Martin & Helen Farnworth

The Looking Glass House
Fantastic house, with everything you could need. The design allowing light in without glare creates a superb environment. Being able to enjoy the outside areas over this hot and sunny weekend was a bonus

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	3 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	1200£ 1200	195£ 195	225£ 225	2 Nights
High Season & Holidays	1 Apr 12	4 Jan 13	1300£ 1300	225£ 225	250£ 250	2 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	3 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	1300£ 1300	225£ 225	250£ 250	2 Nights
High Season & Holidays	1 Apr 12	4 Jan 13	1500£ 1500	250£ 250	300£ 300	2 Nights

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	25 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	1500£ 1500	250£ 250	300£ 300	2 Nights
High Seasons & Holidays	1 Apr 12	4 Jan 13	2000£ 2000	300£ 300	350£ 350	2 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

- There is a 2 night minimum and a 3 night minimum for Bank Holiday Weekends.

- Prices vary for the number of guests, the length of stay, the day of the week and the season!

- This is luxury town-house and children over 12 years are welcome as long as they and their parents are well-behaved.

- A £200 damage deposit is required

- High Season Rates: April 1st to January 4th and all holiday weekends

- Low Season Rates: January 4th to April 1st, excluding holidays

Availability

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