RSPCA staff were full of praise for staff at The Halcyon as they rushed to help rehouse the Peregrine Falcon that had fallen from its nesting box on St. Johns Church on South Parade. As reported on the BBC, "The family of peregrines is living in a spire of St John the Evangelist church in South Parade, Bath". These birds are endangered with only 1400 mating pairs in the UK.
The young bird of prey had been on its first flight from the nest and glided unsuccessfully towards the River Avon at the end of South Parade, fortunately the bird was spotted by a member of the public and rang the RSPCA officer. It was then that the staff from The Halcyon rushed out with ladders and helped the officer climb the church roof to rehouse the falcon. On lookers gathered in anticipation to see whether the mission was successful and with one flap of the wings all of us were pleased to see its mother return to ensure the little tyke was tucked up in the nest again....until its next flying lesson.
You can learn more about the falcon family at http://www.stjohnsrcbath.org.uk/
Elle Decor USA
May 2010
A Georgian town house in Bath, England is home to The Halcyon boutique hotel. The 21 individually designed guest rooms combine period details with luxurious amenities such bespoke beds and and Philippe Starck bathroom fittings. At 2-3 South Parade, call + 44 1225 100. www.thehalcyon.com
We are very lucky at The Halcyon to have one of the best mixologists in Bath. Hector the General manager has years of experience in hotels and bars in London and has brought his finest recipes with him to the hotel. Quite seriously, on a hot day out on the terrace it is very difficult to have just the one. Just ask the ladies from Spain we had staying last week, they started with Mojitos and finished with Dirty Martini's...having sampled the Caipirinhas and The Halcyon signature along the way!... a great evening had by all, the morning after wasn't quite as lively!
Stay 2 nights midweek and receive a free cocktail - that can't be right?!...see our promotions page.
There's no doubt about it.One look out the windows of the newest boutique hotel in Bath will tell you, Spring is definitely here! The cherry blossom adorning the trees, the blue skies but more importantly the tables and chairs seem to be flourishing on the terrace. In fact, I'd go so far as to say that the sunshine is here to stay...roll up your trouser legs, dig out the sun hat and slap on the sun cream - its going to be a BBQ summer!
The front terrace is now officially open, since Easter weekend we have had table and chairs out on our extra large paved area at the front of the hotel. Its a lovely south facing sun trap perfect for midday coffees, beers and cocktails, in fact on weekends Pimms is the shout of the day. Its a great spot to rest your tired legs after a day of exploring... or as one chap put it..."the pitcher of Pimms was the only way i could stop the missus dragging me around another shop!", either way, a well deserved rest.
So when you're down in Bath next and the scorching mid April sun is sapping your energy to do those last few shops or your exhausted from climbing to the top of Bath Abbey....get yourself to The Halcyon for a refreshing beer, pot of tea or even better, a pitcher of Pimms...Now relax.
The Week Magazine
20th March 2010
Hotel of the Week
In a city known for its chintzy and expensive hotels, The Halcyon is a breath of fresh air, says Lucinda Baring. Housed in a Grade I listed Georgian town house revamped by a new owner last year, it is both stylish and affordable, with rooms from just £99. The decor is standard boutique hotel style with subtle pallettes offset by brilliant bursts of colour; but original panelling and cornicing adds real character. there's no restaurant - just a superb breakfast. Rooms are smallish; opt for a first floor studio if possible.
