Grotto In Grounds Of The Bath Spa Hotel Approx. 40M To The West

The grotto, located in the grounds of the Bath Spa Hotel approximately 40 meters to the west, dates from the early to mid-19th century. It is constructed from tufa rock and has a semicircular plan, designed in a picturesque style. The exterior features a constructed cave with a semicircular arched doorway, which is flanked by similar open arches that face a small pool. A path encircles the grotto, running between the cave and the outer rim of rocks. The interior is simple and rough. The grotto was built at a cost of £1,000 shortly before the death of General Andrews in 1858 and was described as "a place where in the summer heat the most delicious quietitude and repose may be enjoyed." It is part of the elaborate villa garden complex laid out at "Vellore."