The Ayrlington is a small, polished boutique guest house on Pulteney Road, in a quiet residential area near the Holburne Museum and Great Pulteney Street. It occupies a handsome Victorian building over four floors, and the atmosphere is that of a private house rather than a hotel, with a fireplace in the lobby, a bar and lounge, a garden, a terrace and a picnic area that comes into its own in summer. There are eight room types, from Classic Garden Rooms and Deluxe Rooms to Twin Garden Rooms, Superior and Executive Rooms, a Prestige Garden Room and a Grand Suite, so you can choose between a cosy double and something more spacious. Rooms have free WiFi, bathrobes, free toiletries, a safe, an iron, a hair dryer, a coffee and tea maker, an electric kettle and free bottled water. A buffet breakfast is available for a fee, and the staff can help with tickets, tours and luggage storage. The Holburne Museum is three minutes away on foot, the Recreation Ground six, the Abbey and the Christmas market nine, and the Roman Baths about ten. The stroll into the centre is one of the loveliest in Bath. The hotel has no lift, parking is available for a daily charge, and the property is for adults and older children only.
Location and getting around
Pulteney Road is calm at night, with the bustle of the centre a ten-minute walk away. The station is about twelve minutes on foot, along flat streets, so it is also a good choice for train arrivals. The Recreation Ground, the home of Bath Rugby, is nearby, which is worth knowing for match days.
The rooms
Garden rooms are the ones to request for a peaceful night, and Executive and Superior rooms offer extra space. The Grand Suite is the one to choose for a special occasion. Because there is no lift, ask for a room on a lower floor if stairs are a problem.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners and adults who prefer a peaceful base with some personality. It is not suited to families with small children because children aged five and under are not permitted, and pets are not allowed.
Good to know
Breakfast, parking and late check-out are all extras, and cash is not accepted, so bring a card. Check-in runs from early afternoon to late evening and check-out is early in the morning, so plan your departure and ask the staff about luggage storage if your train leaves later. Check when you book for current prices, and reserve early for summer weekends and the Christmas market.
Why stay here
- ✓Victorian boutique guest house
- ✓Eight room types
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Lobby fireplace
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Buffet breakfast available
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
Good questions
Where is The Ayrlington in Bath?+
It is on Pulteney Road, about three minutes from the Holburne Museum and nine minutes on foot from the Abbey and the Christmas market.
Are children allowed at The Ayrlington?+
Children aged five and under are not permitted, and pets are not allowed, so it suits couples and adults best.
Does The Ayrlington have a lift?+
No, the building has four floors and no lift, so ask for a lower-floor room if stairs are an issue.
