The weekend destination of choice since thermal waters were discovered beneath it in 863 BC, Bath now offers a new reason to visit: recently opened No 15 Great Pulteney, Housed across three Grade I-listed Georgian townhouses on one of the city’s most elegant Neoclassical streets, the hotel houses a world of surprises beyond its front door.

Each room is unique, and features such intriguing details as coffee machines hiding in dolls’ houses, giant bespoke murals, and curious collections galore – from antique whisks to tiny shoes, paperweights to military tunics. After a day wandering Bath’s streets – and visiting the Roman baths that made it famous – return to the hotel to warm up by the fire with afternoon tea, or with an inventive cocktail from on-site Bar 15.