| set in the countryside and offering views of the clifton suspension bridge, this straightforward hotel is 4 miles from bristol airport and 5 miles from the city centre. there's a low-key pub serving traditional fare. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. the simply decorated rooms offer tvs and free wi-fi, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is available for a fee
Bristol Airport 12 min
Clifton Suspension Bridge (9 min)
Isambard Kingdom Brunel's masterpiece of industrial design spans a deep, urban river gorge. Tyntesfield (11 min)
A fine Victorian country house with turrets, gardens, arboretum and behind-the-scenes tours. Cheddar Gorge (28 min)
Deep limestone ravine with hiking trails, viewpoints & underground stalactite/stalagmite caves. Royal Crescent (38 min)
Massive green grassy lawns next to the Royal Crescent with serene views of historic architecture. The Roman Baths (40 min)
Roman bathhouse and temple, with spring water, Pump Room restaurant, museum and audio tour for kids. Floating Harbour (14 min) Bristol Aquarium (13 min)
Sharks, rays, a giant octopus, Amazonian and tropical fish in huge tanks with underwater tunnels. Cabot Tower (13 min)
32-metre viewing tower, built in 1897, for 400th anniversary of John Cabot's voyage to Newfoundland. Bristol Museum & Art Gallery (12 min)
Archaeology, geology and art including fossils, a Romany caravan and artwork by local boy Banksy. Thermae Bath Spa (40 min)
Modern glass and stone spa with thermal waters, Roman origins and an open rooftop swimming pool. Clifton Observatory (10 min)
Historic windmill, circa 1766, with an observation tower offering picturesque views. Brunel's SS Great Britain (14 min)
Museum on Brunel's restored 1843 passenger liner with tours below deck and views of the propellor. M Shed (12 min)
Colourful exhibits detailing history of the city and its people in a 1950s' dockside transit shed. Bristol Zoo Gardens (13 min)
Conservation zoo and 12-acre gardens with a Gorilla Island, seals, penguins, reptiles and lions. Bristol Cathedral (11 min)
Free entry to Anglican cathedral with 12th-century heritage, including its vaulted chapter house. | 
