Holt Spa, Wiltshire
Holt Spa was one of the oldest and most successful of the Wiltshire spas. The spa dates from 1713. The most important historical record of the spa is a pamphlet entitled, A brief account of the Holt waters, containing one hundred and twelve eminent cures, written by Henry Eyre in 1731. The spa in Holt fell into disuse by 1850.
Recessed area with antique pump; The spa in Holt fell into disuse by 1850
Very little now remains of the spa to be seen by visitors today. Only the recessed area with the antique pump (above) and the inscription (below), in fact, are still visible.
Sacred to the Memory of Lady Lisle & The Rev James Lewis
Access – Getting There
Visitors to Holt in Wiltshire can find these remnants of the spa on the walking trail between two National Trust properties, The Courts Garden and Great Chalfield Manor.
Starting from The Courts Garden, visitors should walk north, crossing the B3107, and turn right after the Village Hall along a street called The Midlands. The remnants of the spa can be seen on the left side after passing a tannery and a converted fire station.
Accommodation
Bath is a 20-minute drive west on the B3108. The city offers a range of accommodation options.
Whether it’s the 5-star hotel at the Royal Crescent or the local Travel Lodge, Bath has a wide variety of hotels to meet any budget. In addition, there are numerous bed and breakfasts as well as guest houses.
Some recommended places to stay in Bath include the three-star Holiday Inn Express Bath, the four-star Hilton Bath City Hotel, and, in addition, the superb, luxury five-star The Gainsborough Bath Spa.
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