One-Three-Nine
'A short stroll from the centre of Bath, this Victorian B&B boasts a range of chic, contemporary rooms with Hypnos beds, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, complimentary wifi, power showers and Molton Brown products. There are two rooms with contemporary four-poster beds and spa or slipper baths - ideal for stylesavvy romantics,' says Sian. For lazy mornings in bed, continental breakfast can be delivered to your room.
Where Leighton House, 139 Wells Road, Bath, BA2 3AL (01225 314769; www.139bath.co.uk)
How much doubles from £65
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