Working from Bath

Why Bath is the perfect location…

To stop the spread of the COVID-19, many companies are switching to remote working, relying on alternative technology to stay connected and to get work done. With the recent lockdown in the UK, people are now working from home and shutting up their offices/workplaces. Which means only one thing, FREEDOM! Imagine, you can now live somewhere you love rather than somewhere within a commutable distance.

Quality of life, just one of the many benefits of living in such a unique and stunning city, as Bath offers a lifestyle to rival any of the UK’s big cities.

Throughout the year you get fill your calendar with events taking place such as festivals dedicated to literature, film, comedy, music and even, the first lady of Bath, Jane Austen. But that’s not all. There are also major events celebrating fashion, food, history, architecture, business, education and more.
Bath is also a place of relaxation with it’s wonderful spas like the thermal spa and many others, where pampering yourself is obligatory. If that’s not enough then you always have a wide selection of high street shops for a bit of retail therapy. Then if all that shopping makes you hungry, fear not. Bath’s food and drink scene is thriving with an amazing array of cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants for all palettes, purses and persuasions.

Now we can go on and on about the endless surroundings of Bath countryside but I’ll leave it to your own imagination. Just picture tall undulating Somerset hills, quintessential english villages and endless nature walks. Connect with wildlife again, all while living in the beautiful cosmopolitan city of Bath.

Here are some helpful stats on Bath and what it would be like living here:

Housing:
Bath has housing that suits all tastes and family sizes. The properties have a true historical feel which makes you feel like you’re part of the city. If you’re interested in buying, properties usually range from £300,000 – £450,000 on average, take a look at RightMove for more information. And if you’re renting, the typical prices range from £600 – £1,600 per calendar month.

Traffic & Travel:
There’s no denying that Bath is the prefect place for pedestrians. The city center has been made to be walked around and isn’t particularly driver friendly. That being said, traffic isn’t usually that bad and it’s very well connected as it’s a short drive from the M4 and M5 motorways. Here are some tips about travelling around the city.

Trains:
Just 85 minutes from London Paddington, 15 minutes from Bristol and 80 minutes from Cardiff, Bath Spa station is incredibly well connected and has trains running regularly. Should you jump on a train to explore the surrounding area, don’t forget to take in the scenery! Trains going to and from Bath glide past the River Avon and the Sydney Gardens.

Buses & Coaches:
There are several bus services that operate in and around Bath. First Bus is the largest service and you can find a number of their buses from the main bus station (that’s all of a 2 minute walk from the train station). There are great links to neighboring towns and cities, like Bristol, as well as a regular service to/from Bristol Airport. You can plan your journey around the city using Traveline or take a look at all of the individual bus timetables here.

Airports:
Bristol Airport is all of a 40-50 minute drive from Bath. Making it easy for you to travel for business or leisure.