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Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool

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Old Stables
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Garden Room
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Garden Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bristol, England
  • Chew Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • University of Bristol
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool

Old Stables is a grand house in the middle of the Chew Valley, overlooking the stunning Mendip foothills. Old Stables boast access to a heated indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, steam room & changing rooms. There are four luxury bedrooms, three are en-suite, comfortably sleeping eight people with additional small pull-out beds for three, plus a pair of sofa beds for four more in our spacious reception rooms.

Pictures don't do Old Stables justice, this situation is breathtaking!

To the left of the front door are two reception rooms, the breathtaking Garden Room with a Knowle sofa bed, a chaise longe, a pair of sofas, a pair of round tables and a highly polished, Victorian sideboard. The spacious Sitting Room has a pair of sofas, of which one is a sofa bed. There is a large 4K TV with a Wii, Android TV box and a Blu-ray player. Both rooms have French doors that lead to the garden.

Opposite the front door is a flight of stairs taking you to 3 luxury en-suite bedrooms. The largest is Chestnut - a super-king bed with a bijou pull-out bed, with a superb bathroom containing a freestanding slipper bath, walk-in shower and his 'n' hers basins. The next largest, Oak, has a super-king bed with a bijou pull-out bed. Oak's en-suite is a shower room. The cosy Silver Birch has a double bed and the en-suite has a freestanding bath and a separate shower.

Going to the right of the front door leads you to Damson, a small bedroom with full size bunk-beds and a bijou pull-out bed. There is access to a downstairs washroom.

The kitchen is extremely large with hand-made wooden units, granite worktop, slate floor, a 7 burner Smeg range, a dishwasher and a wooden dining table that comfortably seats 8. There is additional seating around the central island that seats 8 more. There are French doors leading to the patio overlooking the landscaped garden. The kitchen also leads to the shared laundry room which has a pair of washing machines, a pair of dryers and an additional dishwasher for those large parties!

In our grounds you will find a 200-year-old converted stables, a Georgian horse wash, a well, and a purpose built swimming pool. The pool complex houses a ten-metre swimming pool with a "Fluvo jet" to exercise against, a hot tub which takes 5 people (at a squeeze) a shower and steam cubicle, robes, slippers, spa towels, hair dryer. The temperature of the pool is 88 °F / 31 °C and the temperature of the hot tub is 101 °F / 38 °C. Bring your own CDs, use ours or listen to the radio or Bluetooth; feel free to just sit in the pool room to read, relax or meditate. Groups are to book sessions for exclusive use of the pool complex - ask for details. We have personally approved people to offer you Massages, Aromatherapy Treatments and Personal Trainer Assessment which can be arranged by yourselves at an extra charge if required.

Property manager

SummerHouse Luxury Holiday Lets

Languages

English, Polish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bristol

Bristol is home to this cottage. Bristol Hippodrome Theatre and Roman Baths are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. Consider O2 Academy for a night out or Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park if you're travelling with kids.
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Bristol, England

What's nearby

  • Chew Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ashton Gate Stadium - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 16 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • University of Bristol - 16 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Keynsham Station - 10 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toby Carvery Maes Knoll - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Paprika Indian Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt & Malt - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool located?

This family-friendly Bristol cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Chew Valley and Stanton Drew Stone Circle. Baldwin Street and Chew Valley Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Wonderful

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

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8/10 Good

Liz D.

Staying at The Stables

A beautiful place to stay with stunning views across the countryside . The well heated pool is fabulous and great for the kids.

10/10 Excellent

Helen W., Rustington, West Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing holiday at Old Stables

Great time at Old Stables. Beautiful view and surroundings in fab location. Really well and thoughtfully kitted out holiday home with extras such as fans for each room , logs for fire, games , WII for the teenagers and beautiful clean pool. For a large party there was plenty of crockery, glasses, cookware and cooking appliances. Beds very comfortable and en-suites beautifully laid out . Would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sophie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

The house was a perfect setting for our birthday celebration. Overall, we had a fantastic week, the views and grounds are absolutely incredible, the pool area is great, we thoroughly enjoyed cooking together in the large kitchen, and everyone commented on how comfortable the beds were. There were a couple of very minor issues like the oven/hob not working perfectly but nothing that we couldn't work around or ask to be sorted. Piers was quick to respond to any queries. Thank you Piers and family for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elegant property with fabulous views

Great property; spacious, plenty of character and well equipped. Plus the view is outstanding, just like the picture! The property was generally very clean, but we found a few random things under the sofa and behind the coat stand which had been left by previous occupants. The bbq was also left in an unclean state. Minor issues in a generally very clean place. The pool was fantastic and makes this property great value. It’s a good size for a family, warm, and the booking system works well to ensure you get the place to yourself. Towels and dressing gowns are provided for the 2 minute walk between house and pool. The owner was on hand to deal with any issues and was quick to respond to queries by email. There didn’t seem to be a huge amount in the immediate (walkable) area, but there are plenty of interesting places to see and restaurants to eat at a short drive away. A couple of the better/smaller restaurants need to be booked in advance, and taxis are a little tricky to come by at short notice too. A good base for Bath and the Mendips. Overall great value and highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by SummerHouse Luxury Holiday Lets

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We are SummerHouse, a small family partnership of 3 people. We are Magda, Piers and Riki. We ran SummerHouse as a Bed and Breakfast since 2014. The outbreak of COVID-19 caused us to reassess our business, and we decided to convert the Bed and Breakfast into a holiday let. We felt more able to give a higher standard of service as a holiday let.

Piers grew up near London and worked as a systems administrator. Currently, Piers works as an operations manager at a local charity for Deaf and hard of hearing people. He loves spending time with his family, tinkering with his cars, and travelling to far-flung places.

Magda grew up near Warsaw and worked as an administrator. She moved to the UK in the early 2010s. Her main focus is the day-to-day running of SummerHouse. She loves shopping, socialising and spending time with her family. Magda and Piers have two small children.

Riki grew up near London and worked as a mathematician. She is retired and spends her time managing the finances for SummerHouse. She loves playing bridge.

Ola, Magda's beloved sister, is a qualified massage therapist and gives excellent massages. Please contact her for treatment options.

Why they chose this property

When Riki first saw the Granary in 2001, she fell in love with the magnificent views, the extensive grounds and the peace and tranquillity to be found there. The leisure centre and swimming pool were built in 2004. Ten years later, Piers and Magda came to live at the Old Stables on the same site, and set up SummerHouse Bed and Breakfast.

What makes this property unique

When you arrive at SummerHouse, you will feel you are in a beautiful private world. Sit in the Conservatory and look at the sweep of the valley as it rolls for miles towards the foothills of the Mendips. Take a dip in the warm pool or spend time relaxing in the hot tub before strolling in the gardens, enjoying the wildlife and taking some memorable pictures of the view.

Languages:

English, Polish