Georgian terraced houses in Bath at dusk

Bath, England

The Marlowe House

Quiet Georgian rooms and slow mornings in the heart of Bath.

The House

A Small Hotel, Done Properly

Twelve rooms behind a honey-stone facade on Camden Crescent. No lobby noise, no queues, no fuss. Just considered design, proper breakfast, and a team that knows the city by heart.

12
Rooms
1820
Built
1
Bar

Stay

Rooms and Suites

Three room types, each with Egyptian cotton, rainfall showers, and windows that actually open.

Classic room bedroom

Classic

From £145 per night

Our entry point, and proud of it. A calm queen room on the upper floors with garden views, a reading chair, and everything within reach.

  • Queen bed, garden aspect
  • Rainfall shower
  • Breakfast included
Deluxe room with canopy bed

Deluxe

From £195 per night

More space, more light. A king room with a sitting corner, deep window sills for morning coffee, and a bathroom you will want to photograph.

  • King bed, sitting area
  • Soaking tub and shower
  • Breakfast included
Marlowe suite bedroom

Marlowe Suite

From £295 per night

The top floor, all to yourself. A separate lounge, a four-poster bed, and a terrace that looks straight over the rooftops of Bath.

  • Four-poster, private lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Champagne on arrival

Eat and Drink

Breakfast and the Bar

Mornings start with a proper cooked breakfast. Evenings end at the brass counter, with a short list done well.

Breakfast table set for morning service

Breakfast

Served in the dining room from seven to ten. Full English, smoked salmon and eggs, porridge with honey, and coffee that is actually good. Included with every stay.

Hotel bar interior with brass counter

The Bar

Open from five until late for guests. Somerset cider brandy, a tight wine list, and a bartender who remembers your order by the second night.


Around Bath

On Our Doorstep

Camden Crescent sits above the city. Everything below is a downhill walk, and we will point you at the best of it.

Bath Abbey exterior

Bath Abbey

Twelve minutes on foot. Fan vaulting, tower tours, and an evening choir if you time it right.

Pulteney Bridge over the River Avon

Pulteney Bridge

Fifteen minutes downhill. One of the few shop-lined bridges left in the world, best at golden hour.

Ask at reception for our printed walking map. It covers the Royal Crescent, the Circus, and the quietest route to the Roman Baths.

Reservations

Book Direct

Call or write to us directly. Best rate guaranteed when you book with the house, never through a middleman.

The Marlowe House
12 Camden Crescent, Bath BA1 5LR