check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some rooms have en suite bathrooms; others share facilities. amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, plus access to kitchen facilities in the evening (including a fridge and microwave). family rooms are available, sleeping up to 5 guests. the no-frills rooms (some with views of the garden) include desks, free wifi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. set in a victorian townhouse, this simple family-run b&b is an 11-minute walk from the tobacco factory theatre and a 14-minute walk from the ss great britain Bristol Airport 18 min
Bristol Aquarium (10 min) Sharks, rays, a giant octopus, Amazonian and tropical fish in huge tanks with underwater tunnels. Brunel's SS Great Britain (14 min) Museum on Brunel's restored 1843 passenger liner with tours below deck and views of the propellor. Bristol Museum & Art Gallery (9 min) Archaeology, geology and art including fossils, a Romany caravan and artwork by local boy Banksy. Bristol Cathedral (11 min) Free entry to Anglican cathedral with 12th-century heritage, including its vaulted chapter house. Cabot Tower (10 min) 32-metre viewing tower, built in 1897, for 400th anniversary of John Cabot's voyage to Newfoundland. M Shed (8 min) Colourful exhibits detailing history of the city and its people in a 1950s' dockside transit shed. The Roman Baths (36 min) Roman bathhouse and temple, with spring water, Pump Room restaurant, museum and audio tour for kids. Blaise Castle Estate (23 min) 18th-century decorative castle on a picturesque estate with a 19th-century house & art museum. Bath Abbey (36 min) Late Medieval church with a Victorian Gothic interior by Sir George Gilbert Scott and tower tours. Clifton Observatory (8 min) Historic windmill, circa 1766, with an observation tower offering picturesque views. Royal Crescent (33 min) Massive green grassy lawns next to the Royal Crescent with serene views of historic architecture. Floating Harbour (13 min) Thermae Bath Spa (35 min) Modern glass and stone spa with thermal waters, Roman origins and an open rooftop swimming pool. Bristol Zoo Gardens (10 min) Conservation zoo and 12-acre gardens with a Gorilla Island, seals, penguins, reptiles and lions. Clifton Suspension Bridge (7 min) Isambard Kingdom Brunel's masterpiece of industrial design spans a deep, urban river gorge. |