Given Cheddar cheese originated in the Somerset village of Cheddar, it may come as no surprise that Bath has a number of good specialist cheese shops. The Fine Cheese Co, a long-established independent, has knowledgeable staff behind the counter and specialises in British and overseas artisan cheeses. Local cheeses include several made on a farm near Bath by the Bath Soft Cheese Co, and mozzarella made from milk from a herd of water buffalo on another farm near Yeovil.

Sniff out The Fine Cheese Co. at number 29 Walcot Street for a selection of more than a hundred types of cheese and other deli items, including Tuscan salami and truffle butter. The company’s café is at number 31 for mouth-wateringly delicious flaky-pastry sausage rolls, pistachio macaroons and endless other gourmet treats. You can also book in for tastings or even take a short course at the Academy of Cheese.

The Fine Cheese Co. – situated in the city’s Artisan Quarter, this specialist cheese shop is where you’ll find artisan cheese in glorious abundance. Browse the range of British and continental cheeses ranging from hard, soft, blue, washed-rind and aromatic and stumble across a hidden gem crafted by a master cheesemaker. Try the local specialities Bath Soft Cheese, Caerphilly, Rachel and Tor.

The Fine Cheese Co stocks over 100 different cheeses including lots of local produce so we always pop in if we’re due to be hosting guests. The staff are very knowledgeable and are sure to know the perfect bold cheese to match your red wine or the perfect prosecco for your cheese after-party. You’ll be a cheese connoisseur in no time at all.finecheese.co.uk 29—31 Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BN

The Fine Cheese Shop in Walcot Street has an extensive array of cheeses behind the counter, as well as a serving street food from the shop. Look up at the stone faces in the street while you're passing, there are more than 30 handcarved in a Great Wall of faces. Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights is also worth a look - it's an award winning independent bookshop.

Imagine it, soaking in warm bubbles, sipping on red wine, and taking a creamy bite of brie on a cracker. And if that wasn’t enough to convince you, research has shown that the steam of a bath gives cheese an even better texture and flavour. If your mouth is drooling, then cheese lovers, this is the romantic bath experience for you.

The Fine Cheese Co. is something of a Walcot Street veteran and still the best delicatessen in the city. The compact cafe beyond the counters is a hidden delight - if the cheese and charcuterie plates don’t tempt, the salads, daily quiche or main dishes like smoked trout, watercress and pomegranate salad certainly will.

If you’re a fan of cheese, The Fine Cheese Co describe themselves as a “maturer, wholesaler, retailer and exporter of artisan British cheeses”. Over 100 hand-made British cheeses are on offer, sourced from countries including France, Italy, Spain and Holland.

Do you know your Stinking Bishop from your White Nancy or even red Leicester from your Cheddar?. Well if don’t you must pay a visit The Fine Cheese Company and find out.

It was an absolute pleasure to deal with Helen and the team. They arranged multiple gifts to be sent out to all my family. Products and service was superb.