HIDDEN JOY

For centuries, Entry Hill served as the main route between the heart of Bath and the South West, familiar to both the Roman and Georgian visitors seeking to benefit from the city’s famous mineral waters. While its prominence may have diminished over the subsequent eras, the houses that line it serve as a reminder of its past importance – not least Stone Lea Cottage with its proud castellated parapet.

Built from Bath stone provided by the Combe Down quarries close by, this Grade II-listed, end-of-terrace property dates back to the early 19th century. It is believed to have started out as a coach house, which was then converted into a pair of miners’ cottages, before it was combined back into one property. The hand of the owner responsible for