Is Bristol worth visiting?

Yes, Bristol is worth visiting. It is a vibrant city in southwest England with a rich maritime history, a diverse cultural scene, and plenty of attractions, including historic landmarks, museums, art galleries, and a bustling waterfront area.

How do I spend a day in Bristol?

To spend a day in Bristol, start with a visit to the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge and enjoy the views. Explore the vibrant Harbourside area, visit the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, take a boat tour along the River Avon, and end the day with a stroll through the historic streets of the Old City, stopping at local cafes and pubs for a taste of Bristol's lively atmosphere and unique charm.

Is Bristol a walking city?

Yes, Bristol is a great city for walking. Many of its main attractions, such as the Harbourside area, historic Old City, and Clifton Suspension Bridge, are easily accessible on foot. Exploring the city by walking allows you to appreciate its vibrant street art, architectural gems, and lively atmosphere.

How long should I spend in Bristol?

The ideal duration to spend in Bristol depends on your interests and how much you want to explore the city. For a well-rounded experience, plan to spend at least 2 to 3 days in Bristol. This timeframe allows you to visit major attractions, immerse yourself in the local culture, and enjoy the city's vibrant atmosphere without feeling rushed.

Bristol Holiday Cottages

Bristol Holiday Cottages

Bristol is a bustling cultural hub that straddles the River Avon. The buzzing city offers visitors the chance to enjoy the amenities and attractions of urban life as well as the beautiful countryside that surrounds. A stay in Bristol needn't mean a high-rise hotel or pricey room; the area is also home to many cosy, charming holiday homes. Take your pick from luxury holiday rentals with hot tubs, idyllic shepherds huts and dog-friendly cottages a short walk from the city centre.

It's a great base to explore the stunning countryside of North Somerset and the limestone crags of Mendip Hills. In Bristol city itself, you can embrace the area's rich maritime history with a visit to SS Great Britain or enjoy an exhibition at one of the local art galleries. Step outside the city to enjoy outdoor pursuits, hikes, and lots of spectacular scenery. The city is easy to reach with trains coming into Temple Meads station and the Clifton Suspension Bridge connecting Bristol to Somerset.

We have a fantastic team on hand to help you find the best area of Bristol for your getaway, as well as the ideal holiday home for your needs. We have big homes for large groups and special occasions, pet-friendly homes to ensure Fido feels just at home as you, and quirky properties that will offer you something different during your stay. We have thousands of homes to choose from - at just the click of a button - and our best price guarantee means you'll get the best price too!

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Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

Melody-joy - Verified booking

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bilsham Meadows.

We immediately could tell that there was a lot of thought and detail that went into building this lovely farmhouse/cottage. The kitchen/living area is so spacious. It allowed everyone to interact with each other in an open air space. Not to mention the patio, garden area and hot tub - a phenomenal addition to the cottage and one of the highlights. All the rooms were of a good size and the bathrooms were stunning! It would have been nice to have a little more storage space for clothing especially in the master bedroom upstairs. The cottage is definitely well insulated and warm and would be extremely ideal during the winter. Within our party of 10, there were some who loved the warmth and others who did feel a little warm and regularly went outside for fresh air. We noticed that in each space there were heating controls but we were unsure if these were fixed or could be adjusted. If they were adjustable then we didnât know how to regulate it and would have been nice to adjust the heating to a middle ground to suit everyoneâs comfortability. In regards to the wifi, it wasnât too strong which caused some difficulties when trying to watch the TV as at several points the TV would buffer or would ask us to check the wifi connection. We appreciate this might have been down to a lot of people trying to connect at once. The owners were lovely and friendly. We liked how they gave us our privacy and checked in with us at the end to ensure everything is OK. There are a lot of information/help guides within the property so an answer usually would be found in these guides. Overall, Bilsham Meadows provided us with an amazing opportunity to unwind and reset from our busy lives. There is a sense of peace and tranquility about this cottage that has to be celebrated and appreciated and we would most definitely recommend to others.

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Veronica - Verified booking

Beautiful property, lovely and warm.

Bedding quality excellent , and also the towels that were sumptuous. Easy to find and gain access. Gardens planted and looking lovely already. Bed configuration instructions were followed up and perfect thank you . Hot tub was lovely for those who used it and plenty of blanket and outdoor towels. However , it was disappointing that there were obviously insufficient hand towels for the party which I did report the day we arrived but no more were forthcoming. Some of the kitchen equipment was not cleaned properly (lips marks on glasses, custard on jugs, mugs discolored.) This could be because of the frugal supply of dishwasher tablets provided, a couple more would have been appreciated. I cannot understand why cake forks are provided but no tea towels ?? Essential if you cannot always use the dishwasher. From a health and safety aspect , no oven gloves is an oversight and accident waiting to happen with no tea towels either to substitute. Another suggestion, with two people occupying the rooms, there really is not sufficient hanging space and most rooms could easily accommodate a decent wardrobe. There was also lots of detritus under the settees and under some of the beds. The Ironing board was broken ( with a note left on it from previous occupants) when we arrived and not sure why that had been left ? Overall ,we would have no hesitation to book again as hopefully, these are only teething problems in a new property and maybe a little tightening up on the cleaning service

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Jessica - Verified booking

We originally made this booking for the summer, but due to my partner being diagnosed with cancer and another member of the partner donating her kidney to husband we wanted to cancel.

The owner completely refused to give us a refund. This forced us to not only rearrange but also pay extra for the new date. There was absolutely no basic humanity or compassion for our situation, I even offered to provide evidence. Once we arrived at the cottage it was freezing. The owners were unreachable that evening, so it was not a great first night and we barely slept. The owners did arrive the next day, but all they offered were blow heaters which made minimal difference. The owners also mentioned a sensor was gone and someone was coming to fix it, this clearly indicated they were aware of the issue. Despite this gave no prior warning or provide the heaters in the first place. The cottage itself is beautiful and was very clean. I feel this cottage is completely let down by its owners, we were forced to rebook and then our already tainted stay was further ruined by the cold. For the cost to stay here, and the refusal to allow a refund we expected a lot better.

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Dave - Verified booking

Where do i start.

??? The whole cottage is is in need of some tender care and a DEEP DEEP clean. The chairs are uncomfortable stained cushions and mats stained. and in need of a good clean. Who leaves a green scouring sponge and dirty dishcloth for the next guests to use. The frying pan more bent and stained than you can imagine. The oven glove left was disgusting and just fit for the bin. Every door the runners on the back thick of dust. And the big beams in main bedroom are covered in 1 inch of cacked dust the only thing missing was the birds nest. The patio could be lovely if powered washed and moss removed. Would have been nice to be able to make a drink on arrival but the only thing in cupboards was packets of food clearly left from previous guests , a few tea bags and milk would have been nice. Have in stayed at a few holiday cottages can only say (as our first Sykes )if this is there standard will be the last.

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Bethany - Verified booking

Really beautiful accommodation - perfect for our getaway.

It was well facilitated with everything you could possibly need for cooking for a large group. The hot tub was brilliant, the information provided was helpful and the owner was communicative up until we first arrived. We noted that a couple of the bedrooms were not cleaned thoroughly- marks on the carpet and evidence of not being hoovered properly around the bed. Otherwise it was clean. Only other issue we had was requested the beds to be split a week in advance and this was not done. We notified the owners and they assured us that the request was made. There was no spare bedding for us to separate ourselves so the two members of our group with sleep issues did struggle. Overall a very pleasant stay. We would all highly recommend. Thank you for a great weekend.

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Holiday Cottages in Bristol

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The Loft At Nordrach Lodge

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ota Test Property - Do not book

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2 Bed Cottage in Winford

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8 Bed Cottage in Winterbourne

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The Stable- Hopewell

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Temple Wall - Families, Contractors - FREE PARKING by Prescott Apartments

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Modern 2Bed House, Free Parking, NR Parkway Station and UWE

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Splendid House Great Location to WAVE Surf & South West Water Park - Super Garden By StayStaycations

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Immaculate 3-Bed House in Bristol with fast wifi

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Lena St 3 Bedroom House Sleep 6- Long Stay Contractors-Free Parking

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Luxury 3 Bed house, 8 people, with street parking!

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Clifton Period Spacious Townhouse - Simply Check In

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Copper Bath House with Hot Tub and wow factor

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Filton Haven | Driveway Parking & 516 Mbps Wi-Fi

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