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Ralph Allen Cottage - Charming, beautifully renovated cottage - with parking

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ralph Allen Cottage - Charming, beautifully renovated cottage - with parking

New Year dates available in 2024.
Summary
Beautiful 18th century cottage for 4 Large well equipped kitchen with dining table for 4 Courtyard garden with gas BBQ and table and seating for 4 Original stone winding staircase 1st floor lounge with large TV and plenty of seating on the L shaped sofa which is also a sofa bed 1st floor cloakroom 2nd floor bedroom with super king bed that can also be twins with en suite shower room Private parking space for 1 car Local shops and cafes and only a 10 minute stroll into central Bath
Situated in the vibrant community of Widcombe in a little row of terraces, this thoughtfully renovated home has everything neatly stacked up. There is a spacious and comfortable room on each of its 3 floors, all of which are connected by an impressive and original winding stone staircase. Beside the kitchen is a small walled courtyard equipped with a gas BBQ for alfresco dining. Widcombe Parade around the corner has good pubs, fine dining, mini supermarket, coffee shops and take-outs.

The pavement entrance leads directly into the large, bright fitted kitchen with a glazed door and window onto the courtyard. There is an original and ornate, cast iron fireplace packed with decorative logs. Beside this is a handsome circular wood table with 4 upholstered chairs. The kitchen is equipped with a gas hob, 2 electric ovens, microwave, a small fridge with freezer compartment, a small dishwasher and a washing machine. There is a coffee machine, a digital radio and plenty of crockery and cooking utensils, with utility items stored under the stairs.

Outside, in a small courtyard topped with ivy, is a large table for 4 with two chairs, a bench and a gas BBQ. Above the courtyard a steeply terraced garden path with tumbling greenery, leads up to a private access road with allocated parking for 1 car.

All the rooms have deep front and rear original sash windows, with thick Bath stone walls and treads that are still visible all the way up the atmospheric narrow staircase. It could have been designed by Ralph Allen himself, to showcase his local stone mines from which Bath was built. Carpeted and cosy, the first floor is now a living room and cloakroom and on the second is a bedroom with en-suite shower room.

The stylish living room in deep grey, dark wood and amethyst has a large indulgent ‘L'-shaped sofa for 5. This can be made up as a double sofa bed, or two single sofa beds. On the wall is a large TV and Sonos sound bar, with Netflix for movie nights and WI-Fi.

On this floor is a contemporary cloakroom tiled in travertine. There is a large hand-basin with storage under, a WC and an additional small storage cupboard for toiletries.

On the top floor under the eaves, is an elegant double bedroom in soft greys, with pretty limed oak furniture. There is secondary glazing to the front and views of steep terraces and little gardens to the rear. A large wardrobe has shelves and drawers for further storage, along with a dressing table and stool, hairdryer and clothes rail. The bed can be made up as either a 6' superking or 2 single beds to suit your requirements.

The en-suite shower room is tiled in travertine and has a walk-in shower with overhead rainfall or handheld set, a small hand-basin and WC.

The property has a private parking space for one car behind the property. Please note, it is a narrow lane if you have a very large car. Alternatively the Bath Spa train and coach stations are less than a 5 minute walk away.

Property manager

Bath Holiday Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Ralph Allen Cottage 1 Bedroom Apartment in Central Bath
Ralph Allen Cottage Charming Beautifully Renovated Cottage
538007

About the neighborhood

Map
Bath, Somerset

What's nearby

  • Bath Christmas Market - 12 min walk
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 12 min walk
  • Bath Abbey - 13 min walk
  • Roman Baths - 14 min walk
  • Royal Crescent - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Bath Spa Station - 6 min walk
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chilli Family Noodles - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪East Meets West - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Thaikhun - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ralph Allen Cottage - Charming, beautifully renovated cottage - with parking pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ralph Allen Cottage - Charming, beautifully renovated cottage - with parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ralph Allen Cottage - Charming, beautifully renovated cottage - with parking?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ralph Allen Cottage - Charming, beautifully renovated cottage - with parking located?

Located in Widcombe, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Kennet & Avon Canal and Thermae Bath Spa. SouthGate Bath and Parade Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Bath Spa Station is 6 minutes by foot and Bath (QQX-Bath Spa Train Station) is 6 minutes.

Ralph Allen Cottage - Charming, beautifully renovated cottage - with parking Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gina L., near London

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for a couple on a cycling holiday
The living room and bedroom were very comfortable, and the kitchen was well provided in every way. I appreciated all the soap, washing up liquid, loo roll, etc. that was there, as well as the welcome milk in the fridge. You can arrive and straight away have a cuppa (tea bags and coffee were there too) and use the loo, without even starting to unpack. There was plenty of hot water, but the shower is touchy. The temperature adjustment goes from not quite warm enough to ow! too hot! with the tiniest movement. I'd recommend turning the shower to the wall until you've adjusted it, and think millimetres not centimetres! I would have liked better ventilation (roadside windows can't be opened) I assume this is because of traffic noise. It needs to be made clearer that turning into the parking space from Prior Park Lane is not an option if you have a long car, or a bike rack on the back, because of a very tight turn into that end of Millbrook Lane. The directions are good, but could be clearer on this point. The house really is as near to the shops as advertised, and there are some good cycle paths nearby. The ones along the canal and the Bath to Bristol railway are flat; the Two Tunnels ride really isn't! If you're thinking of hiring ebikes, we found that the hire shops are all shut on Sundays, so best not to plan a long ride then.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place just outside Bath city proper
Loved our stay, loved the property. Bed was very comfortable, and the kitchen well equipped. Just a few minutes walk to a delicious coffee shop, as well as a butcher. The one small bit we could change is the tiny parking alley. We rented a car for a day trip, and had difficulty getting into the small parking spot. However, other cars in the alley were parked just fine! It was just us with the issue, and we would definitely stay again - without parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we wanted
Lovely place, great view. The beds were comfortable, as was the sofa. We couldn't find a few items, but it didn't matter much. Appreciated how easy it was to walk to the Co-op and in to city attractions. Overall, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kim H.

Charming Property in Great Location
To start with the positives this period property is in a lovely location only 19minutes walk from Bath city centre. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay & the bed was very comfortable. The negatives were access to the property is very tricky the lane with the parking space is extremely narrow & steep. The rear access consists of lots of stone steps do not good for elderly people. The property is looking a bit tired it needs a refresh. Cleanliness needs improvement there were lots of cobwebs & shower & bathroom doors were not cleaned to a good standard. Very good communication with management agency & nice touch of milk & biscuits being left for us. Overall we were happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca J.

Lovely house in great location
The house is perfectly located, just a short walk into the centre of Bath. It had everything we needed and was very nicely decorated, although some areas of cleanliness in the bathroom and cutlery let it down slightly. Overall, it’s a great place to stay and pet-friendly with a parking space which was a big bonus - the space is extremely tight but would be no issue for smaller cars.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place in Bath
Nice location, quiet. Short walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ralph Allen Cottage, Bath
This property is highly recommended for its location to the town centre and train station, but it has an added bonus of a free car parking space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely workers cottage stay
Tiny cottage that works very well for a couple (in our case our grown up daughter joined us for two days which also was fine). We live in Australia but Bath is my birth place. This trip brought me straight back home. The Georgian workers terrace was saved from demolition in the 1960’s by a friend I knew. Lucky intervention.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Accomodation
Nice to see what has been done to repurpose an old structure. The location is great - an easy walk from the railroad station, easy access to Bath city center and to a lovely walk along the Avon river. A very nice place to relax!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for stay in Bath
This stonemason's cottage dating back to c1740 is perfect for a stay in Bath & to have a parking space is an huge bonus. It's a short walk to the city centre & the canal is approx 2 mins down the road. We will definitely stay at Ralph Allen Cottage again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay T., Pyrford Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage great location
We enjoyed a relaxing stay in this lovely cottage which is well equipped for a couples get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in a fantastic location
Had a lovely 3 night stay in this property. The house is very comfortable with a well equipped large kitchen, really comfortable lounge to relax in and a lovely bedroom with a large bed and luxurious bedding. The house is warm and cosy. Just one suggestion to improve the property even more is to have a look at the shower. The controls on the shower are a little worn and sensitive which means the water temperature can sometimes change unexpectedly so a new shower might be timely. Overall a great property, in a great location which we would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Rental in Bath UK
This house is located in a fabulous neighborhood in Bath, just across the river from the train station. Around the corner from the house is short commercial block with everything you need, cafe, pub/restaurants, quick-markets, boutique shops and a pharmacy. There is even a doctors office for emergencies! Just up the hill is a park with a fabulous view of Bath, but the walk will require some huffing-and puffing before you get to the view. It was quite the climb!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
This is a very cute property. Lovely neighbourhood. Pubs and deli and coop supermarket nearby. Easy walk to the city centre. Very near the Avon canal which makes a lovely morning walk. The car park is tight but a real bonus in bath. Very quiet overnight which was great as Bath was hen party central
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This is a very nice very convenientplace
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cottage exactly as per the photographs. Well equiped kitchen. Comfortable bed. Great communication and unusually for Bath a parking space. As others have said the road is very narrow and we have quite a wide car, but it was perfectly doable. We ate at the white Hart on the corner of the road one eveing. Great gastropub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage, great location.
We had a smashing experience staying at the cottage. It was exactly as described, exceeded our expectations and provided an excellent base to explore Bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Very comfortable indeed
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Perfect location just a few minutes walk away from the Town centre and all other amenities. The local high street is at the bottom of the road with everything that you could need.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quirky, characterful house in great situation to explore Bath
We really enjoyed our stay at Ralph Allen Cottage. It’s a very well-equipped and comfortable house in a great situation. We loved the huge and very comfy bed and the kitchen and bathrooms were clean and well furnished. There was lots of storage space in the bedroom and a large sofa and tv in the living room (we did spend quite some time wondering how they got all the very large furniture up the spiral staircase!). We liked Widcombe and would recommend the two pubs nearby, we had lovely meals at both. Would also recommend the cafe and farm shop at the nearby garden centre (turn right out of the front door). We only discovered it in on the day we were leaving and wished we’d found it earlier. It was a very quick and easy walk to the city centre and we never used the car at all. Having a parking space was very useful but the turn at one end is tight. The steps down to the house are quite steep and a bit overgrown and green - it was damp when we arrived and slippy. Would recommend quickly unloading on the main road rather than carrying bags down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

A lovely cottage in a great location
Loved the cottage. It has everything you need and is in a perfect location to walk into Bath and has parking so that you can explore the surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break with partner
Great location and lovely house. Just a short walk into bath city centre so very accessible to shops/food etc. We had a lovely weekend at this property.

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break in Bath!
Had a great time, was mainly clean but a few crumbs left in the fridge shelf
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte F., Telford

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Moon Getaway after Lockdown
We had this little trip booked for a while and kept getting postponed due to Lockdown restrictions constantly changing. We finally got away with our little dog for a few days and we were not disappointed, timing worked out perfectly as the Lockdown restrictions had just lifted, which meant pub gardens were open 👏🏻 The house was absolutely stunning and was the perfect choice for what we were looking for. Perfectly located, within walking distance of everything we wanted. Finding the parking and getting to the entrance of the property was a little difficult, but we got there in the end. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and comfortable
We had a lovely stay in the cottage. It’s very cosy and had a lot of character. The parking is a little bit tricky but other than that it was great
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2020