Vicki's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Bourton on the water is one of many villages in the Cotswolds to visit. Not too far away and very picturesque, built either side of a shallow river and with plenty of cafes, pubs and gift shops as well as a model village of the village!
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Bourton on the Water
Bourton on the water is one of many villages in the Cotswolds to visit. Not too far away and very picturesque, built either side of a shallow river and with plenty of cafes, pubs and gift shops as well as a model village of the village!
These gardens are very pretty with sculptures and walks that aren't too far to walk around and with a cafe.
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Painswick Rococo Garden
Gloucester RoadThese gardens are very pretty with sculptures and walks that aren't too far to walk around and with a cafe.
Bath is a huge tourist attraction. Full of beautiful buildings and lots of history and of course the Roman Spa and Ancient Abbey. There are some very interesting and quaint shops. The train stops right in the heart of Bath or you can drive to the park and ride just before you get to Bath and the bus will take you to the main hub.
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Bath Spa Station
Bath is a huge tourist attraction. Full of beautiful buildings and lots of history and of course the Roman Spa and Ancient Abbey. There are some very interesting and quaint shops. The train stops right in the heart of Bath or you can drive to the park and ride just before you get to Bath and the bus will take you to the main hub.
Bristol is a great place to visit for a mixture of harbourside, art and historic buildings. Bristol university building and the Cathedral, St Nicholas market, Clifton village and Clifton suspension bridge. Plus theatres and cinemas and lots of shops.
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Bristol
Bristol is a great place to visit for a mixture of harbourside, art and historic buildings. Bristol university building and the Cathedral, St Nicholas market, Clifton village and Clifton suspension bridge. Plus theatres and cinemas and lots of shops.
This area is about 40 mins away and is beautiful. There are lots of walks, watersports and villages to visit.
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Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
This area is about 40 mins away and is beautiful. There are lots of walks, watersports and villages to visit.
This a fairly new project which will take in Bristol zoos animals when it closes. A conservation project with nice open walks and a variety of animals such as brown bear and wolves.
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Wild Place Project
Blackhorse HillThis a fairly new project which will take in Bristol zoos animals when it closes. A conservation project with nice open walks and a variety of animals such as brown bear and wolves.
The Wave
My daughter has been here a few times and loves it. It is a very well managed man made surf centre.
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The Wave
The Wave
My daughter has been here a few times and loves it. It is a very well managed man made surf centre.
A great little castle with lots of history, splendid gardens and not too far away.
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Berkeley Castle
A great little castle with lots of history, splendid gardens and not too far away.
A national trust house and gardens. This is in a lovely setting.
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Tyntesfield House
64 Stable YdA national trust house and gardens. This is in a lovely setting.
A Victorian pier. Clevedon has some nice individual shops and tearooms.
And a bit of a beach...
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Clevedon Pier & Heritage Trust
The BeachA Victorian pier. Clevedon has some nice individual shops and tearooms.
And a bit of a beach...
Portishead has a marina a golf course and a boating lake.
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Portishead Quay Marina
Newfoundland WayPortishead has a marina a golf course and a boating lake.
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
A great place for families.
Cotswold Water Park
Rigsby's LaneThis is a fun place to go for families.
This is a great place to see all kinds of waterfowl. You can see out into the estuary and watch migratory birds coming and going. There is also a cafeteria and children's play area.
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WWT Slimbridge
BowditchThis is a great place to see all kinds of waterfowl. You can see out into the estuary and watch migratory birds coming and going. There is also a cafeteria and children's play area.
This is a great place for some lovely walks. Especially in the spring with the colourful rhododendron displays and the autumn when the trees are changing. They sometimes have bands playing around June time and Christmas lights on in Dec.
You do have to pay to enter the grounds. There is a restaurant and cafe area.
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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum
This is a great place for some lovely walks. Especially in the spring with the colourful rhododendron displays and the autumn when the trees are changing. They sometimes have bands playing around June time and Christmas lights on in Dec.
You do have to pay to enter the grounds. There is a restaurant and cafe area.
The Kendleshire Golf Club
Henfield RoadThe local golf course.
National trust park and house.
Beautiful gardens. No dogs allowed.
There is a 15 min walk down hill to the house from the carpark. A shuttle is available.
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Dyrham Park
National trust park and house.
Beautiful gardens. No dogs allowed.
There is a 15 min walk down hill to the house from the carpark. A shuttle is available.
Lacock is a very old village which is well worth a visit. The Abbey (National trust) and gardens are very interesting.
About 30-35 min drive from here.
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Lacock Abbey
Lacock is a very old village which is well worth a visit. The Abbey (National trust) and gardens are very interesting.
About 30-35 min drive from here.
Badminton is just 20 minutes drive away for the horse trials once a year, usually at the beginning of May, but also beautiful grounds to explore.
Badminton Horse Trials
Badminton is just 20 minutes drive away for the horse trials once a year, usually at the beginning of May, but also beautiful grounds to explore.
Food scene
Poplars Farm Cafe
Bristol RoadThis an easy walk through fields to a farm shop and cafe.
Siam
1 Horse StreetI have heard this Thai restaurant is very good although I haven't actually tried it yet.
Taj Brasserie
41 High StA near by Indian Restaurant.
Royal Raj Winterbourne
1 High StreetAn Indian restaurant on Bristol Rd. Eat in or takeaway.
This is a lovely cafe/deli. A great place for lunch. Seating outside for you and your dog. Great food!
Daisy Chain Deli
4 Lower Stone CloseThis is a lovely cafe/deli. A great place for lunch. Seating outside for you and your dog. Great food!
Now called Magnolia Mews. They serve coffee and cakes and are dog friendly with their" pup cakes" for sale.
The Gingerbread Man
Church RoadNow called Magnolia Mews. They serve coffee and cakes and are dog friendly with their" pup cakes" for sale.
The Rising Sun
Ryecroft RoadGood food and a 5 minute walk away. Dog friendly.
This is the nearest Indian restaurant and they have a Bring Your Own drinks policy. They also do takeaways.
Frampton Balti
16 Lower Stone CloseThis is the nearest Indian restaurant and they have a Bring Your Own drinks policy. They also do takeaways.
Lovely food and a big garden. Ten or so minutes walk away down the road or around the countryside. Dog friendly.
The Globe
366 Church RoadLovely food and a big garden. Ten or so minutes walk away down the road or around the countryside. Dog friendly.
Fish & Chips Waves
6A Lower Stone CloseVery good fish and chips, 5 minutes walk away. Lower Stone Close.
Thornbury Castle and Tudor Gardens
Castle StreetNice cream teas!
Rainbow House
27A Park AvenueVery good Chinese takeaway and they deliver
Neighbourhoods
There are plenty of walks from The Stable. Across the fields, down to the river, over to Iron Acton village, you can go for miles.
If you need bigger shops/stores then Yate is close by. There is also a cinema there.
In the other direction is Cribbs Causeway with a Mall and ice skating nearby.
With two pubs and a third in the next road, two coffee shops, individual shops opposite and food shops in walking distance, there is enough to keep you going through the week.
The Nook opposite sells all sorts of gifts and soap etc.
There are buses ( I'm not sure how regular these are) and the train station at Bristol Parkway or Bristol Temple Meads.
We are close to the M32 and M4.
Frampton Cotterell
There are plenty of walks from The Stable. Across the fields, down to the river, over to Iron Acton village, you can go for miles.
If you need bigger shops/stores then Yate is close by. There is also a cinema there.
In the other direction is Cribbs Causeway with a Mall and ice skating nearby.
With two pubs and a third in the next road, two coffee shops, individual shops opposite and food shops in walking distance, there is enough to keep you going through the week.
The Nook opposite sells all sorts of gifts and soap etc.
There are buses ( I'm not sure how regular these are) and the train station at Bristol Parkway or Bristol Temple Meads.
We are close to the M32 and M4.
Frome Valley Walkway
Frome Valley WalkwayThis an 18 mile walk along the Frome valley.
This is in walking distance of the Stable or you can drive along the main Bristol road. A pleasant village with a couple of pubs and a garden centre.
Iron Acton
This is in walking distance of the Stable or you can drive along the main Bristol road. A pleasant village with a couple of pubs and a garden centre.
Acton court is usually open in June. It's a fascinating building with lots of history, including king Henry Vlll visit with Anne Boleyn.
Pretty garden and a tea room.
Acton Court
Acton court is usually open in June. It's a fascinating building with lots of history, including king Henry Vlll visit with Anne Boleyn.
Pretty garden and a tea room.
This is an ancient barn and often has fayres and events and workshops such as willow weaving.
Winterbourne Medieval Barn
This is an ancient barn and often has fayres and events and workshops such as willow weaving.
Local interests
Treat yourself!
This is literally a stone's throw away.
For men and women. Facials, tinting, gel varnish, massages, hot stones massage, Hopi ear candling, waxing, makeup, spray tan.
Beauty Plus by Myriam
147 Church RoadTreat yourself!
This is literally a stone's throw away.
For men and women. Facials, tinting, gel varnish, massages, hot stones massage, Hopi ear candling, waxing, makeup, spray tan.
The Nook Interiors
145 Church RoadA great place for gifts and flowers and they hold the occasional craft workshop.
The Hideaway Hairdressing
147 Church RoadA hairdresser within walking distance.
Badminton is 20 mins drive away for the world renown horse trials!
You need to book before going. No payment at the gates.
Dogs allowed.
Badminton Horse Trials
Badminton is 20 mins drive away for the world renown horse trials!
You need to book before going. No payment at the gates.
Dogs allowed.
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Dog owners
If you need to go somewhere without your dog, there is a lady at the end of the road who takes dogs in for the day.