Description of the Hotel
Housed in a building dating back to 1898 and renovated in 2007, this family-friendly country house hotel is an extensive establishment with leisure and event facilities. Set in a convenient location with ample grounds, it comprises a total of 112 rooms, a garden and a terrace. Country club facilities and a contemporary suite of bedrooms and meeting and event spaces combine to make this unique rural retreat an ideal location and venue for any occasion or event. Facilities on offer to guests include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and 24-hour check-in/check-out service. A café, bar, restaurant, conference facilities and WLAN/Internet access also feature. Guests may also take advantage of the room and laundry services and there is parking for those arriving by car. The younger guests will enjoy the nearby children's playground.
Location description
This hotel is set in 6.5 hectares of woodland countryside and was originally part of the Ashton Court Estate. Guests will find plenty of attractions in the area including Bristol Zoo (a 10-minute drive), the SS Great Britain (10 minutes) or the city of Bath Spa (35 minutes). Although enjoying a rural setting, this country club hotel is conveniently located approximately 5 km from the M5, just some 6 km from Bristol city centre and around 11 km from Bristol International Airport.
Description of the rooms
The standard bedrooms are traditionally elegant and offer a classic feel. They come with a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub and a hairdryer. Further features include a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV and a radio and Internet access. They offer all home comforts, including a minibar, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and a double bed. Centrally regulated heating and a safe are also included.
Entertainment and sports facilities
This hotel features a heated indoor and outdoor swimming pool, in addition to a children's outdoor pool, poolside snack bar and a sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols. Guests also have at their disposal a multi gym with over 100 different pieces of fitness equipment. Furthermore, the hotel offers a sauna, personal training, physiotherapy, and massage and beauty treatments. Guests may also take advantage of the tennis courts, squash courts, badminton and a golf course (charges apply) and can enjoy biking and walking.
Further details
Those arriving by car should take Junction 19 off the M5 (Gordano Services), then take the A369 towards Bristol (Clifton) for approximately 5 km. Turn right at the traffic lights into Beggar Bush Lane (B3129) and the hotel can be found approximately 2 km further on, on the left.