About this space
Notoriously picked as a filming location, Sydney Place is home to this stunning apartment within one of Bath’s historical Regency royal terraces. The perfect location for exploring all that beautiful Bath has to offer, with access to the city centre via a 600 yard walk down iconic Gt Pulteney Street. Opposite, a stroll through Sydney Gardens, home to the renowned Holbourne Museum, leads to the picturesque canal and beyond to the Bath Skyline, where you’ll find yourself in tranquil countryside.

The space
A true gem, this prestigious apartment – the Lord Darlington Suite – is accessed via a beautiful Regency hallway with a grand staircase leading to the private front door on the second floor.

The interior is spacious, light and airy and epitomizes Regency elegance with its original features, high corniced ceilings, and large sash windows with shutters. All the rooms effortlessly combine antique furniture and traditional fixtures with moderns twists, comforts and conveniences. The spacious open plan living area has cosy seating, a dining area and a modern fully fitted kitchen. There are two large bedrooms one with a king size bed, the other with a zip and link super- king bed and en-suite bathroom. The additional bathroom has a roll top bath and a separate shower enclosure. The large hall boasts original cupboards, shelves and hanging pegs as well as a stunning bath stone floor.

The spectacular views overlooking Sydney Gardens coupled with the Bath landscape beyond are not to be missed, and these delights alongside the property’s proximity to the city centre create the perfect retreat to relax and take in this elegant historic property.

There is on-street parking and vouchers are available on request.

The history and context of the Lord Darlington Suite:

The suite is located in the centre house of (New) Sydney Place. The house is the focal point of the terrace with its central pediment carved with the Vane family crest, and elegant architectural detail that reflects all that is impressive of the Regency period. Built in 1808 and listed as Grade 1, First Rate – the highest rating in Bath – the terrace faces the only remaining Georgian Pleasure Gardens in England, and the Holburne Museum in its grounds.

Originally designed by Thomas Baldwin, (New) Sydney Place was completed by John Pinch the Elder and built in 1808 for William Henry Vane, Earl of Darlington and Marquess of Cleveland. This unique royal terrace was occupied by Queen Charlotte in 1817, at 93 Sydney Place, and Prince Regent (William 1V, Duke of Clarence) at 103. Echoing the neo-classical mansions found within country estates, the terrace has the perfect symmetry and regency detail that highlights both the significance of the centre house (98) and the balanced and harmonious royal residences at either end.

The Vane family crest in the centre of 98’s pediment and on a glass panel within the entrance hall. Other features include: a rare cast iron heating system, the original hall lantern, stunning marble fireplaces and over mantels, original servant bells, ovens, shelves and floors in the basement, remnants of hand painted wallpapers and a carpenter’s hat (discovered after 200 years between the floor joists) in the beautifully restored piano noble, a cantilevered bath stone staircase, an original handrail with lyre motifs at each landing within the cast iron spindles, stunning cornices and ceiling roses, and beautiful windows and views at all levels making connections with nature to the front and the rear. Chandeliers and lanterns adorn every floor.

Guest access
Guests will have access to the main hall and staircase to the second floor. The key safe is located within the front courtyard – originally the entrance to the kitchens at basement level and the vaults under the road.

Other things to note
We welcome guests to our home and hope they enjoy their time in the house and its historical setting.

Each stay will include a welcome pack of tea, coffee, milk, sugar, biscuits, and a bottle of wine.

We would appreciate that care is taken with the fabric of the property, and as
other guests live in the house, a reasonable degree of quietness would be appreciated.

In the case of heavy luggage, there is the option to store large items in a locked cupboard on the ground floor – with guests holding the key.

When possible the owner will welcome you to the house, and explain the main features of the apartment – with some local advice regarding Bath and its environs.

Additional Information:
When booking with us your stay will be protected by a Deposit Guarantee, Guest Guarantee and public liability provided by our risk management partner, SUPERHOG. To benefit from this protection you will be contacted by SUPERHOG directly to verify yourself. Once your booking is confirmed, you can also go via their website, superhog.com, to start the verification.