The Gainsborough Bath Spa - Bath, Somerset

The hostel provides a restaurant, bar, and snack bar, plus wine/champagne and special diet menus upon request. Guests can use the large shared kitchen, picnic area, and sun terrace, as well as board games/puzzles and a shared lounge/TV area. Additional services include daily housekeeping, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, lockers, and grocery deliveries.

The majority of rooms contain bunk beds, with options including private rooms en suite and dormitories with shared bathrooms. Room types range from a 2-bed private room to a 6-bed private room, with en-suite or shared bathroom configurations. Each room has a sink, and power points and lights are installed on every bunk bed.

Set in a stunning Italian-style mansion, the hostel is a 10-minute walk from Bath city center and near Bath Golf Club. The property sits within large private gardens, offering outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and a sun terrace. Bath Spa Train Station is a 20-30 minute walk away, and the U1 bus stop is at the front driveway.

Heartily cooked breakfasts are served each morning in the dining area, with home-cooked meals offered in the evenings. The bar serves a variety of drinks including local ales, and a kid-friendly buffet is available. Guests can also use the large shared kitchen facilities for self-catering, or order packed lunches for day trips.

Kids' meals are available at the restaurant, and the hostel offers a kid-friendly buffet. Outdoor games and a picnic area are provided on the grounds. Board games/puzzles are available in the shared lounge, and family rooms are offered.

Location: Italian-style mansion, 10 min from Bath city center

Grounds: Large private gardens with picnic area

Rooms: Bunk-bed rooms, private en-suite options

Dining: Hearty cooked breakfasts, local ales at bar

Family: Kids' meals, outdoor games, board games

Convenience: U1 bus stop at driveway, luggage storage