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The main purpose of the centre is to rescue injured and abandoned young otters in the South West and rehabilitate them for eventual release back to the wild. In order to provide further attractions for visitors, other animals and birds are kept within the 22 acre grounds: Muntjac and Fallow Deer, Scottish Wildcats, Wallabies + various species of Owl, Birds of Prey, Geese and Ducks. Pheasants, Guinea Fowl and Peacocks also wander – keep an eye on your cake if eating at the Tea Room.

Best to visit around the middle of the day for the excellent Otter and Owl talks given by the staff – see website for precise times. The otters are most entertaining when they are fed and it is well worthwhile following the keeper and his bucket of fish around the various pens – these animals have very healthy appetites!

The wallabies and the deer wander around the woodlands but, since they are used to human visitors, it is possible to get fairly close without disturbing them. Have some concerns about some of the birds and animals being kept in cages but the underlying cause is worthy and I understand that they have plans to provide the birds of prey with more exercise (outside their cages) in future.

Hotel avec allure impressionante dans un tres bon emplacement, donnant sur Polurrian Cove sur le Lizard. Appartenant a la meme famille depuis mars 2008, qui tient l'hotel 4 etoiles Treglos Hotel a Constantine Bay pres de Padstow, c'est un hotel sympa, informel. Il semblerait que la famille Barlow investissent toujours de l'argent dans le Polurrain - peut-etre pour gagner une etoile de plus. La fois ou nous etions la, ils faisaient des travaux pour ameliorer la suite de loisirs - l'hotel possede des piscines interieur et exterieur, ainsi qu'une table de billard, jacuzzi, des salles de traitement de beaute etc... La nourriture est genereuse et de bon standard (important) et est servie dans un beau restaurant qui donne sur Mounts Bay. Le bar adjacent a des canapes et fauteuils doux et confortables, ou si vous voulez vous pouvez regarder le soleil se coucher a l'horizon. Les chambres sont bien amenagees et bien meublees, et le personel est sympa et serviable. Les chemins qui menent vers la cote sont tout pres et Polurrian Cove est a 10 minutes de marche environ. La 'cove' possede une excellente plage sablee et comme le parking le plus proche est assez loin, elle n'est jamais surpeuplee. Par contre il y a pas mal de montees pour rejoindre l'hotel a partir de la plage a la fin de la journee.

Somewhere to sit down and relax after visiting the Roman Baths. Service can be a little slow especially when busy. Try the water direct from the springs - I think you could best describe it as having a metallic taste. Not particularly pleasant but an improvement from 20 years ago.

Avoid the crowds, visit on a weekday in Winter! My visit last month was my second. The museum is constantly being updated and improved - some archaelogy is still taking place. I found the Roman Baths more impressive than expected - allow a couple of hours as there is quite a bit to see, and don't forget to taste the waters afterwards in the Pump Room (free).
One thing I did notice was that the smell of sulpher had pretty well disappeared. This was very noticeable during my visit 20 years ago especially near the site of the springs but also when I tasted the water in the pump room. Seems that the mineral content of the water has changed over the years.

Visited the B&B/Hotel just before Christmas. Well situated within 10 minutes walk of the town centre and avoiding the worst of the steep hills which surround the city. Despite the freezing temperatures outside the hotel was warm and inviting. Large spacious rooms with full central heating, many with views over the city. Spotlessly clean. Our hosts were friendly and efficient and the breakfast was excellent and included croissants, fresh fruit salad, toast with various spreads available and of course full english cooked breakfast. More expensive than some in the area but otherwise hard to fault. Would happily return if visiting Bath again.

On a visite ce B&B juste avant Noel. Bien situe, a 10 minutes de marche du centre ville et evitant les collines raides qui entourent la ville. Malgre les temperatures glaciales l'hotel etait chaleureux et invitant. Chambres spacieuses avec plein de chauffage central, beaucoup avec des vues sur la ville. Parfaitement propres. Nos hotes etaient amicaux et efficaces et le petit dejeuner etait excellent et il y avait des croissants, de la salade de fruits frais, des toasts avec plusieurs choses a mettre dessus, et bien sur un vrai petit dejeuner anglais. Plus cher que dans certains quartiers mais sinon il est dur de lui trouver un defaut. Je serais ravi de revenir ici si je visite encore Bath.