Jane Austen's Family Home from 1801 to 1805

Entire condo in Bath, United Kingdom

  1. 3 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Maxwell
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

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The Times Travel, September 2023
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Sit at a wooden desk and summon the writer's muse at Jane Austen's family home from 1801 to 1805.

In this immaculately maintained and lovingly restored apartment, walls teem with artwork and shelves overflow with curious objects. Original flagstone floors in spacious rooms lead to a light and airy kitchen overlooking the rose-filled courtyard.

From heated mirrors to surround sound, this award-winning space, furnished with an eclectic mix of new and old, does not compromise on comfort.

The space
Situated directly across the road from the world-famous Holburne Museum and Georgian Vauxhall (Pleasure Garden) at Sydney Gardens, Jane Austen's home in Bath is located in a Grade I listed 1794 Georgian townhouse. In this house, Jane started work on her early and unfinished novella, "The Watsons".

The apartment was once the kitchen and butler's pantry of the Austen home, and provides spacious accommodation in rooms packed with original Georgian features, from panelled walls to vast kitchen fireplaces, with a private entrance and front and rear courtyards.

The kitchen is stocked with good quality pots, pans, cutlery (silverware), glasses and crockery, and has a five burner Mercury range for the chefs in all of us. There is, of course, a dishwasher, a coffee machine, a fridge and a freezer - and a sink overlooking a rose-filled and sunny courtyard. Also within the apartment are a high capacity washing machine and tumble-drier.

The living room, which was the kitchen of the house, has a large chaise-style sofa, several ridiculously comfortable victorian armchairs, a William IV Indian Rosewood dining table and sideboard, a printer and monitor for those who just *have* to work, and a 55" television with surround sound system. It features original Georgian panelling, window shutters, flagstone floor and kitchen range.

The master bedroom was once the Butler's Pantry, and has a 1920's mens' wardrobe for your stylish attire, a 19th century Louis XIV double bed, and overlooks the quiet rear courtyard.

The rear bedroom, or "map room", offers a single authentic Japanese futon on tatami mats and wardrobe for clothing, and also overlooks the rear courtyard.

The bathroom has been newly refitted and includes a luxurious rainfall shower, underfloor heating, a heated mirror, and toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

The front and rear courtyards both offer seating and sunshine.

Guest access
You will have full access to the entire apartment and both front and rear courtyards, which are exclusively for the use of the apartment.

Other things to note
This is a unique opportunity to stay in the home of legendary author Jane Austen.

Guests will arrive to a clean and completely prepared apartment, with keys in a keysafe located conveniently nearby.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Courtyard view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
55 inch HDTV with Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Roku, standard cable, DVD player

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 558 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Bath, England, United Kingdom
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Neighborhood highlights

The apartment faces Holburne Museum and Sydney Gardens. Within a 2-minute walk are a convenience store, pubs, and parks. The city centre is a 5-minute promenade down Great Pulteney Street—quite possibly the most beautiful route into the City of Bath.

Meet your host

Superhost
895 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Kings Canterbury
My work: Technology Consultant
Hi, I'm Maxwell. I’m working on restoring an ancient watermill and farm in Portugal with my wife, Anna, and we’re making our apartment in the City of Bath and our cottage in North Wales available while we work and travel! Our Bath home was once the Austen family's kitchen, scullery, and vaults - the very place where Jane would have made tea and breakfast for her family, while looking out of the window onto the courtyard. Anna has planted some roses and other plants, so the view these days is one to enjoy! Our cottage in Wales has been a labour of love between our travels, and has become a place of calm and peaceful respite that we’re glad to share with others in our absence. We love travelling, reading, the arts and culture, and our homes reflect our sensibilities. For our guests to peruse and to get to know us better in our absence, we have left numerous books, knick-knacks from our past travels and family histories, and the various technological conveniences we enjoy at home. After years of travelling, we’ve come to appreciate the value of a good bathing experience, and we have therefore ensured that you can enjoy an excellent one in our home. We welcome travellers from all over the world into our homes, and hope you can enjoy them as much as we do.
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House rules

Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
3 guests maximum

Safety & property

Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs

Cancellation policy