Independent hotel guide
Homewood
Couples, spa breaks, drivers, families and dog owners who want countryside space around the stay.
- Luxury
Image: Homewood. Full attribution
At a glance
Quick facts
- Price band
- Luxury
- Neighbourhood
- Freshford countryside
- Location
- Bath
Editorial take
Why consider Homewood?
A rural spa setting a few miles outside Bath with indoor and outdoor pools, parking and pet-friendly rooms.
Best for
Couples, spa breaks, drivers, families and dog owners who want countryside space around the stay.
Avoid if
you want to walk from the lobby to Bath Abbey, depend on frequent late public transport or plan to spend little time at the hotel.
- Couple
- Family
- Group
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Indoor and outdoor pools plus a spa
- Complimentary self-parking and on-site EV charging
- Published family and dog-friendly arrangements
Trade-offs
- The rural Freshford address is not a walkable Bath city-centre base
- Resident spa access is tied to the hotel’s check-in and check-out window
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: Couples, spa breaks, drivers, families and dog owners who want countryside space around the stay.
Skip it if: you want to walk from the lobby to Bath Abbey, depend on frequent late public transport or plan to spend little time at the hotel.
Related reading:Bath hotel guide; Country House Hotels Near Bath; Country House Hotels near Bath and the Roman Baths.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
suite
Junior Suite or above
The hotel’s family policy places extra beds or sofa beds in Junior Suites or higher categories; confirm occupancy and the current supplement.
Facilities in our source set
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Complimentary self-parking
On the ground
Location and access
Homewood is at Abbey Lane, Freshford, BA2 7TB. See our Bath hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
The hotel states it is about 15 minutes from Bath by car, with Freshford the nearest station and a short taxi connection. Pre-plan evening transport if not driving.
Before you book
Good to know
Check-in from
15:00
Check-out by
11:00
Children
Children under three stay free with cots; extra beds or sofa beds are offered in Junior Suites or above, subject to current terms.
Pets
Dogs are welcome for a nightly charge but are excluded from the main restaurant and spa; confirm the room and current fee.
Policy notes
Hotel guests may use the spa from check-in until check-out, not before arrival or after departure.
Accessibility
BestUKHotels.com has not carried out an access survey. Contact the hotel about assistance, parking-to-reception access, room location, spa routes and bathroom adaptations.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about Homewood
What is the main reason to choose Homewood?
A rural spa setting a few miles outside Bath with indoor and outdoor pools, parking and pet-friendly rooms.
Who is Homewood best for?
Couples, spa breaks, drivers, families and dog owners who want countryside space around the stay.
Where is Homewood?
The hotel is at Abbey Lane, Freshford, BA2 7TB. The hotel states it is about 15 minutes from Bath by car, with Freshford the nearest station and a short taxi connection. Pre-plan evening transport if not driving.
What should I check before booking Homewood?
Treat Bath sightseeing as a separate journey, check spa access windows, and book the exact family, dog-friendly or hot-tub room you need.
Featured in our Bath guides
Homewood is shortlisted in these editorial guides, each written for a different trip.
Destination guide
Best hotels in Bath
Curated guide
Country House Hotels Near Bath
Place guide
Country House Hotels near Bath and the Roman Baths
Where to stay
Where to stay in Bath
Place guide
Bath Christmas Market Hotels 2026
Alternatives
Other hotels we have written up that may suit a different brief.
The Bath Priory
- Best for
- Spa weekends, garden stays, drivers, special occasions and families who need larger suite configurations.
- Trade-off
- The western-edge location is less convenient for repeated trips to the Roman Baths and station
Bath’s garden retreat for travellers who want a country-house rhythm, resident spa access and parking without leaving the city altogether.
Booking tipChoose the room by building and access route, then confirm spa times and the walk or taxi plan into the centre.
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
- Best for
- Special occasions, Georgian atmosphere, garden spa time and families booking the correct configuration.
- Trade-off
- Upper Town is uphill from the station and Abbey Quarter
The landmark-address Bath splurge, combining Royal Crescent character with secluded gardens and a proper pool-led spa.
Booking tipDo not assume every room faces the Crescent: compare the named outlook, room size, spa access and family arrangement.
The Bird, Bath
- Best for
- Design-led couples, relaxed city breaks, drivers who reserve parking and travellers who prefer Bathwick to the busiest central streets.
- Trade-off
- Most principal attractions are across the river in the central core
The playful Bathwick choice: bold interiors, an in-house grill and parking within walking reach of the centre, without the formality of a grand spa hotel.
Booking tipAsk for the exact room size and outlook, reserve parking, and map the walk across the river to the sights you will visit most.
Editorial evidenceSources4 cited references supporting this page
Claims are paired with the publisher and access date used during editorial verification.
Open operating status, identity, address, journey context, parking and assistance contact
Luxury is an editorial relative price band, not a quoted live rate.
Family and pet policies, check-in and check-out, and resident spa access window
Indoor and outdoor pools, spa, parking and EV charging
Coordinates for BA2 7TB
OS postcode centroid for BA2 7TB
Map pin is the postcode centroid, not a surveyed entrance.
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