Once an elegant private house dating back to the 1830's, a long sweeping driveway and seven acres of landscaped gardens front the Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel. The 129 non-smoking bedrooms, are furnished with a subtle blend of colours and maintain the atmosphere and appearance of a private house. The Vellore Restaurant, once a ballroom and host to the season's sparkling debutantes, offers traditional English fare in an elegant setting. The Alfresco Restaurant is the bustling colonnade restaurant, with views out across the formal garden. The style is less formal, eclectic and an oasis of enjoyment. A Mediterranean style menu is served. The Spa is a wonderful relaxing environment. The facilites include a 15m indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, Infra Red Heat Cabin, Rock Sauna, Experience Showers, Ice room, Aroma Steam and Salt Infusion rooms and Hydrotherapy Pool. There are 5 beauty treatment rooms and a relaxation room. In the fully equipped gymnasium, qualified instructors are on hand to offer lifestyle consultations. They then design an exercise programme that's just right for you, which means you will get into shape at a pace that feels comfortable.And outside, during the summer months, you can challenge a partner to a game of croquet on the lawn. Policies - Beauty treatments should be booked prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.- Children may use the swimming pool in The Spa from 8 am until 7 pm - other facilites are not available for their use. Gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket for dinner at the weekends in the Vellore Restaurant. All bedrooms are non-smoking.