Bath is a hugely popular holiday destination where you can take in Britain’s iconic history and entertain the whole family.

Whether landing at Bristol Airport from Berlin, or taking a short break from visiting London, you are within easy reach of one of Southern England’s best holiday spots.

Bath is a town unlike any other in the UK, and is recognised as a World Heritage City because of this special individuality. The Roman Baths, which use the unique hot water springs beneath the town, are Bath’s most famous attraction, and are unmissable on any holiday in Bath.

For a very English treat, go into the Pump Room at the Roman Baths to enjoy a cup of tea using the clean, clear Bath spring water.

Pulteney Bridge Bath

The town has stunning architecture from many eras, especially Georgian. The Pulteney Bridge across the River Avon is a major Bath landmark worth visiting. The shops on both sides of the road over the bridge are a very unusual sight!

Another highlight is the Royal Crescent, which is a curved terrace of Georgian townhouses. One of the houses has been renovated to show what life in Bath would have been like 200 years ago.

Royal Crescent

Bath has plenty of modern attractions as well.  The shops, bars and restaurants set in amongst the traditional architecture are a pleasant blend of the old and the new. You could hire bikes for the whole family to explore the idyllic River Avon, or relax in the luxury of Thermae Bath Spa.

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Nathan’s restaurant on Cornwall’s north coast is located in the small town of Rock, close to Padstow. The fact that it holds 2 Michelin Stars has undoubtedly brought customers to Rock all year-round and given recognition to the quality of his cooking and the incredible local produce.

2012 looks like continuing the success of 2011 with the beautiful new menu receiving sensational feedback. There are a few tweaks to the format and a delicious extra course.  A selection of the southwest’s best cheese is now integrated into the tasting menu.

In May, the release of Nathan’s Seafood Book, showcasing his unique take on making use of Cornish ingredients, looks set to be incredibly exciting in raising his profile far outside Cornwall.

Nathan Outlaw hosts master classes throughout the year to show diners close up how he creates the dishes that have gained him such acclaim, alongside another famous chef from the region. The guest chef will cook 3 courses and then Nathan cooks 3 courses inspired by their style. There is space for about 50 lucky people, who get the chance to ask questions and have some wine. It’s much more than just a dinner.

Here is a video of him working at the St Enodoc Hotel last July with Mitch Tonks, a great seafood chef from Devon.

A visit to Rock or Padstow isn’t really complete without trying the sumptuous eight course tasting menu – a real treat in its own right and one of UrlaubCornwall’s essential tips for a restaurant in Cornwall.

For more information and to check availability, please visit the Seafood Restaurant website.

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Star Gazy Pie is not something which you will see on many restaurant menus or even have heard of at all. If you travel to the fishing village of Mousehole on your holiday in Cornwall you can visit the place where it was invented.

A story is told of how in 16^th Century a brave fisherman called Tom Bawcock saved the village from starvation. The winter had been a very stormy one and no fishing boats had been able to leave the harbour; the villagers who relied on fish had no food left.

On the 23^rd December Tom Bawcock braved the storms and went out in his boat and caught enough fish to feed the entire village. All the fish were baked in a pie with head poking out of the top of the pie to prove that there were fish inside.

The 23^rd December is now celebrated in Mousehole as Tom Bawcocks Eve, a huge pie is made and paraded with lanterns before being eaten.

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