It is hard to believe that the Northey was once the “Box Station Hotel,” ‘a dusty, dreary drinking house’… as today, it is a contemporary, welcoming and warm venue. It has recently been redesigned by its owner Sally Warburton – who has done a fantastic job in re-energising the Northey and bringing it into the 21st century. The result of all this hard work is an stunning 5 star Inn!
The look, location and the feel
Firstly, the location is fantastic. It is only a short care journey from The Northey to the wonderful town of bath, where you can take in thousands of years of history and enjoy some great restaurants. Not knowing the area very well, we asked for directions to bath at the bar, and we were accurately directed to the best place to park. There is also accessibility by buses or taxis to the centre of Bath.
Heading inside The Northey has a homely and elegant feel. Its combination of dark words and plush furnishings, results in a look that is charming, dark and atmospheric.
I should also add - throughout our stay, my guest and I, both felt at ease and looked after, as the staff were accommodating and helpful throughout. It really was a very relaxed and welcoming environment – making us feel at home for the entire stay.
The Room
The room was stylish, cosy and had a great feeling of warmth. Addiontally, the bed was really comfortable – it was one of the best nights sleep I have had for months! The room also had a handy coffee machine, complete with instant coffee and tea-pods.
Prices at the weekend start at a very reasonable £125 per night (Friday-Saturday) and are as low as £89 during the rest of the week – making The Northey brilliant value! Prices also include a good selection of cooked and cold breakfasts.
We were really impressed by the bathroom! Hidden within what looked like cupboard doors, was a spacious, modern and stylish bathroom. To be honest, weren’t expecting it and my partner likened the surprise to opening the doors to Narnia. Complete with a walk-in rainfall shower and make up area, the bathroom ticked all the boxes and more! Top-drawer!
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Dining
Dining at the Northey is also a pleasure; the Inn has a large and open dining space, which was beautifully candle lit, making for an especially pleasant atmosphere. To start my partner made a fantastic choice with the locally caught mussels. They were cooked mariniere style and the sauce was extremely rich and flavoursome. For the main course we both opted for the some of the fine local steaks on offer – they were beautifully tender and a great value cut of meat for the price.
Overall I would love to stay at The Northey again – it was a very comfortable and enjoyable experience - one that I have already told my friends and family about.
Additional info: The Northey is a part of the OHH Company – a small chain of fabulous British locations. The other two locations are The Crown and The old house at home. I have also heard that The Northey is now becoming ever more popular as a venue for holding special occasions such as wedding receptions, christening parties and birthday parties.
For more information on The Northey, bookings or maps follow this link: http://www.ohhcompany.co.uk/the_northey/
Meissen have launched a range of designer Architectural tiles that start at 750 Euro per sqm and range up to 2500 Euro per sqm (opulent portfolio).
The Meissen tile is the only tile that is 100% waterproof and is created using a patented technology known as MEISSEN®.
The Opulent Portfolio features MEISSEN Architecture porcelain elements that are covered with platinum or (24 carat) gold.
Posted by Ruth Miller on Mon 17th August 2009 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Luxury Bathrooms
Not sure I like the look of this diamond Swarovski bathtub. Nonetheless, C.P. Hart have produced a bathroom piece dripping with diamond shaped Swarovski crystals. So if you like bling while you sing in the bath - then this is for you.
Designed for Belgium manufacturer, Aquamass and manufactured from Crystalplant, the bath measures 1700mm in length by 870mm wide. The internal depth is 490mm with a water capacity of 200 litres. The Diamond Strass Swarovski bath, shown here in black, is also available in white.
C.P. Hart’s black Diamond freestanding bathtub made with Strass® Swarovski® crystals retails from £20,000 including VAT ($32,000).
C.P. Hart, best known for their designer bathrooms have won the exclusive rights to bring legendary and historic works of art from the National Gallery archives to the bathroom.
The company have developed a new ‘Muse’ collection, which ranges from classic Still Life and Landscapes to Religious works and Impressionism, the options are certainly plentiful. Due to the bespoke nature, prices will be given on application based on the chosen painting, sizes and colour options.
VADO have just released a series of five new luxury showerheads (Fixed, Wall mounted, Flush mounted, Chromotherapy), which all utilise chromotherapy (color therapy or colorology and is recognised as an alternative therapy). The heads release an ambient cascade of coloured water programmed using the removable wall mounted remote control pad. Each light emitting diode is set to awaken the senses and enhance feelings of positivity and well being.
Prices from:
300mm round fixed showerhead from £2269.00
380mm flush showerhead from £2,350.00
555mm wall mounted showerhead £2269.00
