Countryside

Bath and Bristol are two cities separated and surrounded by lush English countryside. They offer their own unique experiences and complement each other perfectly.

For the best of both worlds, visitors have a variety of options to stay outside the city in the surrounding countryside. The Avon and Chew Valleys both have enviable views and walking/hiking and cycling routes whereas the Cotswolds offer the quintessentially English scene of historic honey-coloured houses surrounded by lush green countryside and quaint tea rooms. The North Somerset coastline offers great scenery and views across the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary towards South Wales. Take time to enjoy the bustling cities and rest up in your own bit of a country pile.

There are many rural attractions from animal parks to historic castles and outdoor pursuits, many of which are listed below.

Explore the region with various day trip options:

South to the Mendips and Somerset towns of Glastonbury, Cheddar and Wells
South-east into Wiltshire and Stonehenge
North into the Cotswolds
West into South Wales

See our geographic guides pages for further inspiration.

The team at Visit West are happy to offer advice and can refer your enquiry across a range of businesses within the region. All you need to do is contact us with your requirements and we can respond with our local knowledge, suggest the best options for your clients and provide introductions for you to follow up directly with the right person at the businesses. As we know all the businesses individually, we can also ensure that any special requirements are taken into consideration, give advice on itinerary planning and help with logistical enquiries.

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De Vere Tortworth Court

Address

Tortworth, Bristol, GL12 8HH

Telephone
+44 (0)1454 263 000

Tortworth.reception@four-pillars.co.uk

Bristol

A Grade II* listed Victorian mansion, Tortworth Court offers all the grandeur of an elegant Cotswolds hotel alongside the luxurious facilities of a premier four-star hotel.
Ashton Court Estate

Address

Ashton Court, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN

Telephone
+44 (0)117 9633 438

brlscas@bristol.gov.uk

Long Ashton, Bristol

Historic 850-acre parkland with mansion, two pitch-and-putt golf courses, deer park, miniature railway, orienteering and nature trails
Chaplain's House at Tyntesfield

Address

Wraxall, North Somerset, BS48 1NX

Telephone
+44 (0)344 335 1287

cottages@nationaltrust.org.uk

North Somerset

Chaplain's House is a picturesque mid-Victorian lodge built in the 1890s. Set over three floors, the house containis three bedrooms (one double, two twins), one bathroom, plus separate shower cubicle and toilet.
Park Farm Country Cottages

Address

Norton Hawkfield, Pensford, Near Bristol, BS39 4HA

Telephone
+44 (0)1275 839330

parkfarmcottages@outlook.com

Near Bristol

Two beautiful barn conversions on a working farm with south facing views across open countryside. Nearby Chew Magna, Bristol and Bath.
Beckford's Tower & Museum

Address

Lansdown Road, Bath, BA1 9BH

Telephone
+44 01225 460705

beckford@bptrust.org.uk

Bath

A nineteenth-century folly and museum collection, offering splendid cityscape views.
Bucklegrove Holiday Park

Address

Wells Road, Rodney Stoke, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3UZ

Telephone
+44 (0)1749 870 261

info@bucklegrove.co.uk

Cheddar

Bucklegrove Holiday Park is situated between Cheddar and Wells in glorious Somerset. A family run park with luxury lodges and hot tubs, woodland cabins and touring and camping pitches.
Spa Treatments at The PIG near Bath

Address

Hunstrete House, Hunstrete, Pensford, Bath, BS39 4NS

Telephone
+44 (0)1761 490 490

reservations@thepighotel.com

Pensford, Bath

Everyone likes a Potting Shed to tinker around in, but in our private secluded private sheds you can have a deeply relaxing treatment to restore body and soul.
THE PIG-near Bath

Address

Hunstrete House, Hunstrete, Pensford, Bath, BS39 4NS

Telephone
+44 (0)1761 490 490

reservations@thepighotel.com

Pensford, Bath

THE PIG–near Bath is a buzzing restaurant with rooms – with the Kitchen Garden at its heart - nestled between Bath and Bristol on the edge of the village of Hunstrete.
Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport

Address

North Side Road, Bristol

Telephone
+44 (0)1275 405966

BRSHX_SM@hilton.com

Bristol

Based just 250 meters from Bristol Airport, this 201 bedroom hotel is the ultimate choice for travellers in terms of design, comfort and convenience.
Ashton Court Golf Course

Address

Ashton Court Estate (Clifton Lodge Entrance), Abbots Leigh Road, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN

Telephone
+44 (0)117 973 8508

ashtoncourt.golf@bristol.gov.uk

Long Ashton, Bristol

Within the heart of Ashton Court Estate lie two 18-hole par 3 golf courses
The Shelburne Restaurant at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Address

Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort, Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9PQ

Telephone
+44 (0) 1249 822228

resort@bowood.org

Calne

Enjoy a relaxed yet sophisticated dining experience.
The PIG-near Bath

Address

Hunstrete House, Hunstrete, Pensford, Bath, BS39 4NS

Telephone
+44 (0)1761 490 490

info@thepignearbath.com

Bath

THE PIG–near Bath is a buzzing restaurant with rooms – with the Kitchen Garden at its heart - nestled between Bath and Bristol on the edge of the village of Hunstrete.
West Country Games

Address

Gatcombe Farm, Weston Road, Flax Bourton, Bristol, BS48 3QT

Telephone
+44 (0)117 370 0640

bookings@westcountrygames.co.uk

Flax Bourton, Bristol

West Country Games has become Bristol's most popular group activity day, especially suited to stag, hen, birthday and team building.
Berwick Lodge

Address

Berwick Drive, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7TD

Telephone
+44 (0)117 958 1590

info@berwicklodge.co.uk

Bristol

Escape the hectic pace of everyday life and indulge in some well-deserved relaxation. Deep in the heart of the South West, nestled within exquisite surroundings, is Berwick Lodge – a hidden secret just waiting to be discovered.
ACF Events - Teambuilding

Address

Aldwick Estate, Redhill, Bristol, BS40 5RF

Telephone
+44 (0)1934 862305

info@acfteambuilding.co.uk

Bristol

ACF Events is one of the UK’s top Team Building companies with over 30 years of experience, running thousands of outstanding corporate events. Specialising in team building, corporate fun days and evening entertainment, ACF offer both indoor and…
Bristol Activity Centre

Address

The Old Army Camp, Hollywood Lane, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, BS10 7TW

Telephone
+44 (0)117 935 3300

Info@bristolactivitycentre.com

Cribbs Causeway, Bristol

Bristol Activity Centre is an established activity provider of over 20 years, they have more than 10 different, exciting outdoor activities available at their outdoor Cribbs Causeway venue to choose from, suitable for adults and kids of all…
Horse Riding at Lucknam Park

Address

Lucknam Park, Colerne, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8AZ

Telephone
+44 (0)1225 742777

reservations@lucknampark.co.uk

Chippenham

Lucknam's Equestrian Centre offers horse riding for all ages and abilities.
Wells Cathedral

Address

Cathedral Green, Wells, BA5 2UE

Telephone
+44 (0)1749 674483

reception@wellscathedral.uk.net

Wells

Gothic cathedral in the heart of medieval Wells. Magnificent 13th century West Front; impressive scissor arches; 14th century Vicars' Close. Free daily tours (not Sundays). Family trails, holiday workshops. Entry donations welcomed.
Bowood House and Gardens

Address

Bowood House and Gardens, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZ

Telephone
+44 (0)1249 812102

houseandgardens@bowood.org

Calne

Bowood House & Gardens is the home to the Lansdowne family. Bowood offers a fantastic day out in Wiltshire for all the family. Famous for one of the UK’s most extensive Adventure Playgrounds, children are guaranteed the time of their lives.
DiscGolf at Ashton Court Estate

Address

Ashton Court Estate (Clifton Lodge Entrance), Abbots Leigh Road, Bristol, BS41 9JN

Telephone
+44 (0)117 973 8508

Bristol

Ashton Court has a new DiscGolf Course. DiscGolf is a flying disc sport in which players throw a Frisbee at a target, it is played using rules similar to golf. It’s a great activity for the whole family!