Elegant Afternoon Tea At The Gainsborough Hotel & Spa In Bath UK

It’s my second festive season in England, and even though there is now snow… Christmas markets & Festive Afternoon Tea make up for it.

If you are local to Bristol or Bath, you most likely will be stopping off at The Bath Christmas Markets, so why not make a whole day out of it, and stop into The Gainsborough Hotel & Spa for festive Afternoon tea?

From the stunning, but elegant decor, you will feel absolutely regal when dining at The Gainsborough.

The Canvas Room offers the perfect place to unwind in style and enjoy a sumptuous home-made festive afternoon tea of Christmas-inspired finger sandwiches, fruit and plain scones with clotted cream, seasonal preserves, and a selection of delicious cakes and pastries.

If you are unfamiliar with The Gainsborough, here is a little bit of back story… From its legendary beginnings around a thermal spring with waters that healed a swineherd prince to a magnificent Georgian playground that catered to both aristocracy and commoners alike, Bath has endured for over 2,000 years as a leisure and wellness destination.

The city and its stories reveal an intriguing insight into Bath and its many historical influences. Discover a city shaped over centuries by warrior-kings and merchant corporations, reimagined by the vision of unconventional gamesters and eccentric architects; all of which culminated in its global recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.

Originally built in the 1800s, The Gainsborough Bath Spa occupies two Grade II Listed buildings with distinguished Georgian and Victorian façades in the heart of the World Heritage Site. Named after the artist, Sir Thomas Gainsborough, the luxury hotel is centred around Spa Village Bath and, uniquely in the UK, has the exclusive privilege of having access to the natural thermal, mineral-rich waters.

The Gainsborough Bath Spa is YTL's first Hotel in the United Kingdom. Paying homage to its colourful history, the hotel is designed by New York based Champalimaud Design to be welcoming, elegant, vibrant and social - a modern interpretation of a classic design which will provide a meaningful and enduring contribution to the life of the city.

If you want to see a closer look at what our experience for Christmas Afternoon Tea was like at The Gainsborough, head to the YouTube video below and check out all that we had to order.

AD - This experience was complimentary, however all opinions expressed are my own.