| the opulent, old-world rooms and suites (most with 4-poster/canopy beds) retain period features (including exposed stone walls, carved ceilings and arrow-slit windows), and offer private bathrooms and tvs. there's an acclaimed restaurant with dungeon dining, offering home-grown food and wine. 9 miles from old down country park and 12 miles from bristol. other amenities include multiple historic function rooms, plus a walled garden. set in a grand tudor castle, inhabited by henry viii and anne boleyn during their honeymoon tour, this storied hotel is 2. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a separate 2-bedroom gatehouse. in-room massage treatments are available
Bristol Airport 49 min
Cabot Tower (31 min)
32-metre viewing tower, built in 1897, for 400th anniversary of John Cabot's voyage to Newfoundland. Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn (28 min)
Ruins of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1131, including the Gothic West Front, with a gift shop. Bristol Museum & Art Gallery (32 min)
Archaeology, geology and art including fossils, a Romany caravan and artwork by local boy Banksy. Brunel's SS Great Britain (35 min)
Museum on Brunel's restored 1843 passenger liner with tours below deck and views of the propellor. WWT Slimbridge (27 min)
Protected wetland wildlife reserve with a large wildfowl population and a birdwatching tower. Blaise Castle Estate (25 min)
18th-century decorative castle on a picturesque estate with a 19th-century house & art museum. National Diving & Activity Centre (NDAC) (22 min)
Watersports center with kayaking & scuba diving, plus an inflatable course & a high bungee jump. Clifton Suspension Bridge (31 min)
Isambard Kingdom Brunel's masterpiece of industrial design spans a deep, urban river gorge. Cattle Country Farm Park (17 min)
Large kids' park with a farm theme with animals, indoor/outdoor play equipment, activities & a cafe. Castell Cas-gwent / Chepstow Castle (20 min)
Visitors can explore the preserved remnants of this large castle dating from the 11th century. Wild Place Project (20 min)
Grassland park with animals from Madagascar, East Africa and the Congo, plus play areas and gardens. Bristol Cathedral (31 min)
Free entry to Anglican cathedral with 12th-century heritage, including its vaulted chapter house. Bristol Zoo Gardens (31 min)
Conservation zoo and 12-acre gardens with a Gorilla Island, seals, penguins, reptiles and lions. Puzzlewood (40 min)
Natural woodland with raised walkways and family entertainments. Floating Harbour (35 min) | 
