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Southbank

(Ref. 1152472)

Bath, Somerset Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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18 Customer Reviews

  • "Southbank is a top holiday home: three big and comfortable bedrooms each with their own shower and wc; very clean throughout; well-equipped; good facilities including parking for two cars and a small garden."

    It's well situated for visits to and around Bath. The bus stop is a few minutes walk away for a good service to Bath. We all enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Southbank. Re Sykes itself, it was disappointingly hard/impossible to ring to speak to a person rather than an unhelpful AI voice.

    Pauline thank you for your TOP review. I'm very happy to read that Southbank met your expectations. Hope to welcome you back again. Sorry to read about your Sykes experience as an owner with Sykes l can only speak very highly of them so l know them will take note of your comment. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Just lovely, comfortable, plenty of space and the luxury of three bathrooms."

    The property was spotlessly clean and beautifully restored.

    What a smashing review and just how l do describe it myself. I think it's very unique to have 3 bedrooms and each with bathrooms on each floor . Thank you Christopher for taking the time to review Southbank with 5* . Hopefully see you again at our Bath or Tewkesbury property. Melissa x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Jun 2025

  • "The house was lovely."

    The bedrooms are particularly amazing and very comfortable. En-suites were great and heating system works really well. The decor is stunning and interesting. We found it really comfortable for six of us. Kitchen is a bit tight to eat in as well but it worked and wasn’t a problem. Front garden gets a lot of sun all day which was nice to sit out in. Excellent access to Bath, either by bus or walking. The walk is a pleasant stroll through nice roads and the park. All in all it was an excellent holiday, no doubt helped by great weather, but even so we would go again.

    Thank you for your delightful comments and l look forward to welcoming you back to Southbank. Check out my newest property which l manage/clean in Tewkesbury 1163701. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mike4.7★Mar 2025

  • "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Southbank ."

    Beautifully decorated and comfortable . Having a huge bedroom with shower on each floor worked well for our guests . The bus stop outside was perfect for visiting central Bath . The house is well equipped with everything you would need , including a shoe horn . I prefer old architecture and character in a building so this was a perfect stay.

    Thank you Nicki For your beautiful and touching review. I'm glad to read Southbank made such a wonderful impression on you as l intended .l hope we shall have the pleasure of seeing you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nicki5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Superb short break at Southbank."

    The location is great as there is a little shop across the road and the bus stop to Bath is less than 5 mins walk. Bus to Bath is super convenient and only takes 15 mins. Beautiful period property with lots of history and unique design features. Each bedroom has its only bathroom with 2 rainforest showers and lovely luxurious bedding. We will definitely return :)

    Gaynor Thank you for taking the time to review. It's much appreciated. Look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gaynor5.0★Feb 2025

  • "Southbank is in a great location and is a lovely property."

    Melissa the host/owner was really helpful when we had issues with the heating and a water leak which were both resolved very quickly and to our satisfaction. I would recommend the property and say a huge thank you to Melissa.

    Reviewed by Bethan4.4★Feb 2025

  • "We picked Southbank to celebrate my daughters 30th birthday as she wanted to visit Bath."

    Melissa was wonderful and we all loved the house as it has so much character and history. Bath kept us busy we would definitely recommend.

    Thank you very much for reviewing your stay. So wonderful you and your daughter got to celebrate together at Southbank in Bath and make the Birthday so memorable. Hope to welcome you back. Melissa Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Dec 2024

  • "Southbank is a fabulous property."

    We had a perfect 3 nights break with our family of 5. Lovely Christmas decorations around the house and very happy with swift response and solution from Melissa regarding lack of heat in the water when we first arrived. I would recommend Southbank and Bath without hesitation .

    Fantastic! Southbank comes alive at Christmas time with all its amazing history. l hope you got to visit the Bath Christmas market that was on during your visit and or the ice skating rink. I was all to happy to help and soon sorted with the water temperature on the boiler. I hope we get to welcome you again to Southbank without Storm Darragh next time . Melissa Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gwen5.0★Dec 2024

  • "Perfect home in a perfect location."

    We thoroughly enjoyed our time away. Southbank is just wonderful. The whole family loved it and we can't wait to return!

    Rachel, thank you l really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. It's wonderful to read how happy Southbank made you all feel and l look forward to welcoming you back again. Melissa Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Oct 2024

  • "What a beautiful property Southbank is!"

    So much space and comfort and so many interesting features together with its eclectic decor. The sofas, the beds and bathrooms are truly luxurious and the accommodation is sparkling clean. The 40 minute walk through Victoria Park into the centre of stunning Bath suited us well, but buses run frequently from outside the house. We accessed Bristol and the Cotswolds easily by car, too. We had such a fun and relaxed family break at Southbank. The week flew by so quickly. Melissa has certainly nailed it with her fabulous holiday accommodation!

    Thank you. What a heart warming review it's so wonderful to read that Southbank given you such a lovely holiday experience. I'm so glad you captured that and felt such joy in the home that l made for you and others to embrace. All that is left to say is l hope you and your family will return soon. Melissa Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Sep 2024

  • "We enjoyed our stay at Southbank which has been extensively renovated and imaginatively decorated."

    With reference to previous comments about the driveway entrance, the best approach is to turn right into it so that you can line up straight and slowly pull in. The house was spotlessly clean and the location extremely convenient for local shops, the Indian takeaway (very good), a local pub and the bus routes into central Bath. If the kitchen fitments had been able to include a bigger fridge (in one of the tall cupboards) and a dishwasher (5 adults and two small people created a lot of washing up!), that would have been even better. Melissa was quick to respond to a problem we encountered, which was reassuring. Thank you Melissa for bringing this old property back to life.

    Thank you for your very helpful review. It's certainly been a labour of love bringing Southbank back to life taking me 17 years but worth it in every way when l read such lovely reviews. Thank you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Patricia4.7★Sep 2024

  • "The stay was amazing."

    The cottage is sooo beautiful, peaceful and comfy. Melissa was really nice and helped us with a few requests during our stay. I would definitely recommend this place!!

    Thank you, for your delightful review and thanks again for my bee chocolate, very in-keeping with Southbanks decor. Warm wishes Melissa Property Owner

    Reviewed by Giorgia5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Fabulous property."

    Felt like staying in a boutique hotel. Easy walk into Bath. Great park for the dog 5 mins away. Beware when turning into the drive especially when approaching from the roundabout, it is indeed very tight as described which I found to my bumper’s detriment. Would definitely book again.

    Fabulous to read how you felt the opulence of Southbank and how it made you feel. Thanks also for re- highlighting about the gateway to other users, the house dates back to 16thC and the gateway pillars date back to the coach and horses times. (I truly hope your bumper was not too bad off from it). Thanks again for your review. Look forward to welcoming back to Southbank. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan4.7★Sep 2024

  • "We had a wonderful stay at Southbank, the property was a great size, comfortable and spacious."

    The Décor was great so many lovely things to look at. The property was tidy and we loved the books, brochures and board games. The location is great close to local shops and pubs and a short bus ride into the centre of Bath. Would recommend to friends and family x

    Thank you for your beautiful review especially of the decor. Southbank was restored and furnished by myself. I wanted to give guests an eclectic collection of new Georgian heritage along with a Bee theme really making you feel the atmosphere of Southbank and its history. Thank you for recommending Southbank. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Natalie4.7★Aug 2024

  • "We enjoyed our stay at Southbank and will look to rebook sometime next year."

    Photos give a realistic impression of the property, which had been cleaned to a high standard. There are plenty of things to do in and around Bath and also further afield with Longleat about 40 minutes drive and Stonehenge an hour.

    Thank you for taking the time to give your positive feedback, it's gratefully appreciated to help others book. We do clean Southbank ourselves to ensure standards and maintenance are kept to a high standard, very nice to read that was appreciated. We very much look forward to welcoming you back next year and hopefully for many years to come. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jeanette5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Delightful house with a very homely feel."

    Would highly recommend the house and it’s easy access location to Bath.

    Thank you, we are delighted to hear you had a wonderful stay at Southbank. I agree 30 mins walk into Bath or take the bus every 15 mins from the village or a 7 mins taxi ride makes Southbank easy for the city or go exploring further afield. Hope you come stay with us again and thank you for your time to give your feedback. Melissa. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2024

  • "Had a wonderful week at Southbank a beautiful historic home Arrival very simple ..."

    Had a wonderful week at Southbank a beautiful historic home Arrival very simple and all just freshly cleaned Very comfortable accommodation with nice touches such as local books etc Nice local pub and shops along the road Nice bonus of a park 5 minutes away for taking the dogs out All in all a great week

    Thank you so much for your 5 star review. Like you say the 2 parking spaces are a huge bonus and we have an EVC charger, it makes for a stress free break away to Bath. The local pub is a lovely sociable local and serves up nice food, l especially rate the Sunday lunch. It makes me very happy to hear you had a wonderful experience and memorable holiday at Southbank and in Bath along with your dogs. See you again soon hopefully! Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0★May 2024

  • "Fantastically decorated and spacious property."

    Really lovely time for our family stay.

    Thank you so much for a wonderful review. Southbank is such a beautiful spacious and luxurious property to decorate with all it's history it's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the property so much. Hope to have you stay again. Melissa Property Owner

    Reviewed by Chris5.0★May 2024

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Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link), 1 x Super-king-size
  • All bedrooms have their own adjoining bathrooms with rain-shower, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen/diner with Smart TV
  • Sitting room
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven, hob, fridge with freezer box, washing machine
  • 2 x Smart TVs, WiFi, a selection of books and games
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Front non-enclosed garden with lawn, furniture
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.3 miles
  • Note: £25 charge for 1 small dog

Your home away from home

Southbank is a beautiful, Grade II Listed abode is situated on the outskirts of Bath, the largest city in Somerset.The property; Southbank Is thought to date back to the 1640s, and was reputedly used as a temporary hospital in the Battle of Lansdowne, part of the first English Civil war.

Later, the property was also believed to have been the home of Richard Cromwell, son of Oliver Cromwell, the first Lord protector of England.

Southbank is thought to be the oldest house in Weston village with the earliest part of the townhouse dating back to George II of Great Britain.

Southbank is discreetly set behind a high stone, wall access through stone gate pillars from the High Street.

The house is entirely built of bath limestone.

With two Smart TVs, off-road parking, and being well-positioned to explore nearby attractions and amenities, this property welcomes families, friends, or big groups seeking a city break to Somerset.

As you step through the stone gate pillars, you will discover a property steeped in history and character.

The lavishly decorated lounge with an decorative inglenook fireplace sets the scene for a relaxing night in with your loved ones, while the spacious, equipped kitchen provides the perfect space for entertaining and cooking up delicious meals as a family.

With three levels to explore, Southbank offers a blend of period charm and modern comfort.

Retreat to one of the three beautifully appointed bedrooms, the first bedroom/dressing room offers a king-size bedroom.

The second floor offers you the choice of twin beds or super-king-size, and the third floor offers a super-king-size.

All bedrooms have their own adjoining bathrooms and you will be spoilt for choice not knowing which bedroom to choose from.

Unwind on the plush sofas in the sitting room and enjoy the Smart TV.

Outside, spend the warmer months with a morning cup of coffee, or simply soak up the tranquil surroundings, while your furry friend has a play amongst the lawn.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of the beautiful city of Bath, where you can explore the ancient Roman Baths, catch a show at the historic Theatre Royal.

Bath City Centre is approximately 2 miles away and within a short drive and walking distance.

Bath offers many independent stores to be browsed at your leisure, as well as cafes, pubs, and restaurants for when you don't feel like cooking.

Bath is a stunning City with so much to see and do.

Other places to visit include Bradford on Avon, Bristol, Chippenham, and Tetbury.

Further afield you have Glastonbury, Wells, Frome, Stonehenge, and Cardiff.

Make an unforgettable retreat to Somerset with a stay at Southbank.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

Where you’ll be staying

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BATH

Bristol 13 miles; Glastonbury 25 miles.

The beautiful, cosmopolitan city of Bath, a World Heritage Site, offers something for everyone. No matter the time of year you visit, you are likely to find events catering for all tastes, from the famous Christmas market to music, food and cultural festivals and world-class theatre productions on offer at the Theatre Royal. The streets are lined with every kind of restaurant and the wide range of quality bars and shops are sure to tempt. The stunning architecture of Georgian terraces are famous and a joy to behold, whilst a visit to the celebrated Roman Baths and wonderful abbey are a must whilst staying in this beautiful city. Should you tire of all on offer in the centre then there are many attractions located under an hour’s drive away; take a gentle boat trip along the Kennet and Avon Canal, explore the craft shops at local Frome or Bradford-on-Avon, or explore mystical Glastonbury, Cheddar Caves, Wookey Hole, Lacock or even ancient Stonehenge. Bath offers visitors a very special holiday experience, whatever the season.

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