Bristol Zoo Project

Bristol Zoo Project is a large wildlife conservation park in South Gloucestershire featuring diverse habitats and species focused on global conservation efforts, with facilities for families and food service.

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Cotswold Escarpment Manor

Cotswold Escarpment Manor is a spacious and stylish six-bedroom detached countryside retreat designed for large groups and family gatherings, featuring a private hot tub, games room, and extensive outdoor garden areas.

3 miles from WWT Slimbridge

WWT Slimbridge is a large wetland nature reserve in Gloucestershire known for its extensive habitats supporting numerous wildfowl species and captive collections. Visitors can explore both outdoor natural areas and indoor facilities including a visitor centre with a restaurant and educational amenities. The site offers birdwatching hides, observatories, and special events for all ages focused on bird conservation and wetland ecology.

Chapel Hill Retreats - Oak

Oak is a ground floor stable conversion located in the village of Aylburton, Forest of Dean, ideal for couples seeking a countryside escape with rustic character and modern conveniences, surrounded by natural beauty and outdoor activities.

4 Greenhaye Cottages

This accommodation is a rural property with a large enclosed garden overlooking the countryside, offering a peaceful and family-friendly retreat with countryside views and proximity to various local attractions and walks.

Foxes Reach

A detached cottage in the Wye Valley offering a private hot tub, enclosed garden, and a peaceful countryside setting close to local attractions and outdoor activities.

2 miles from Tintern Abbey

Tintern Abbey is a historic Gothic ruin located on the banks of the River Wye, founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks. Visitors can explore the extensive abbey grounds, enjoy views of the iconic Gothic architecture, and learn about its rich history from the exhibition on site. The venue offers good accessibility and parking facilities, with dogs allowed on short leads in ground floor areas. It remains a major cultural and historic landmark in Wales, open to the public with admission fees.

Near Clevedon Court

Clevedon Court is a historic 14th-century manor house in North Somerset, managed by the National Trust, featuring medieval architecture, extensive terraced gardens, and a collection of family heirlooms and Eltonware pottery. The house and gardens offer both indoor and outdoor visitor experiences and showcase the heritage of the Elton family.

Barn Cottage

This charming two-bedroom barn cottage in Falfield, Wotton-under-Edge, offers a peaceful countryside retreat with countryside views, suitable for families and couples seeking a rural base for outdoor exploration and relaxation.

Near Raglan Castle

Raglan Castle is a late medieval ruin located in Monmouthshire, Wales, known for its large hexagonal Great Tower, historic deer parks, and Renaissance-style gardens. Visitors can explore extensive remains of the castle's defensive structures, grand gatehouse, and terraces overlooking the surrounding countryside. Maintained by Cadw, it is a significant heritage site with rich history from the 15th to 17th centuries.

Longmead Country Escapes - Red Robin

Red Robin is a stylish countryside lodge in Cheddar that accommodates up to six guests with three bedrooms and various modern amenities, set in a peaceful rural area ideal for families or groups.

2 miles from Cheddar Gorge

Cheddar Gorge is a striking limestone canyon in Somerset featuring impressive cliffs, prehistoric caves open to the public, diverse wildlife, and various outdoor activities including climbing and scenic walks. The site offers visitor facilities such as a centre and restaurant, blending natural wonder with accessible tourism.

Kilcot Coach House

Kilcot Coachhouse is a detached, recently refurbished rural property in the south Cotswolds featuring two ensuite double bedrooms, an open plan living area, and a small patio with garden furniture and BBQ, suitable for up to 4 guests with one pet allowed.

3 miles from Kingswood Abbey

Kingswood Abbey Gatehouse is the only surviving part of the historic Cistercian Kingswood Abbey in Gloucestershire, with origins dating back to 1139. Visitors can explore the medieval gatehouse, a Grade I listed building, located in the village of Kingswood and managed by English Heritage.

2 miles from Chepstow Castle

Chepstow Castle is a largely intact medieval stone castle located in Chepstow, Wales, notable as Britain's oldest surviving post-Roman stone fortification. Visitors can explore extensive outdoor ruins including multiple baileys, battlements, and historic towers, set dramatically above the River Wye cliffs. The castle played significant historical roles from the Norman era through the English Civil War and today serves as a popular heritage site managed by Cadw.

White Birch Manor Getaways - The Manor House

This Grade II listed ten-bedroom manor house near Awre in the Royal Forest of Dean offers a luxurious and spacious rural retreat set within 7 acres of grounds, combining historic charm and modern comfort in a tranquil countryside setting.

3 miles from Frampton Court

Frampton Court is a Baroque and Palladian historic house featuring famous Strawberry Hill Gothic orangery, elegant Georgian bedrooms, and private ornamental gardens overlooking a Grade I park and large lakes. It offers a stylish country retreat with refined period furnishings and beautiful views.

Near Minchinhampton Common

Minchinhampton Common is a large National Trust grassland common in Gloucestershire notable for its biological and geological interest, including Jurassic limestone fossils, diverse flora including orchids, and historic landmarks.

Bath Mill Lodge Retreat

Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is a peaceful and stylish boutique lodge set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Bath, surrounded by woodland and wildlife, offering a tranquil and indulgent atmosphere with on-site dining and fitness facilities.

3 miles from Iford Manor Gardens

Iford Manor Gardens in Wiltshire features a unique Italianate garden designed by Edwardian landscape designer Harold Peto around a medieval house. Visitors can explore historical garden architecture, classical sculptures, and woodland walks. The venue includes an award-winning café and restaurant and offers special tours and an immersive outdoor garden experience.

Near Hamswell House

Hamswell House is a historic 16th-century house offering exclusive marquee weddings surrounded by 50 acres of gardens and private land with panoramic valley views, featuring wheelchair access and outdoor as well as indoor spaces.

The Old Stable

The Old Stable is a charming one-bedroom barn conversion on the edge of the Gloucestershire market town of Dursley, offering a cosy and stylish self-contained retreat in a scenic countryside setting near walking routes and local amenities.

2 miles from Nympsfield Long Barrow

Nympsfield Long Barrow is a Neolithic burial site located near the village of Nympsfield in Gloucestershire, England. The outdoor archaeological site features a trapezoidal long barrow with multiple chambers and is managed as part of Coaley Peak Country Park. It offers visitors a glimpse into ancient burial practices, with excavations revealing human remains and artifacts dating back to around 2800 BC.

3 miles from Llanvair Discoed

Llanvair Discoed is a small historic village in Monmouthshire, Wales, notable for its 13th-century ruined castle, an Iron Age hill fort, and archaeological sites from the Neolithic to Bronze Age. Visitors can explore outdoor heritage sites including standing stones and earthworks, as well as a Regency style villa and historic church in a scenic rural setting.

Near The Hall

The Hall is a historic Grade I-listed Jacobean mansion in Bradford-on-Avon featuring guided tours of its richly storied interiors and access to expansive outdoor grounds. Visitors can explore the seven acres of parkland and enjoy accessible facilities, though the upper floors are not wheelchair accessible. Entry requires a ticket, including for Historic Houses members.

Near Temple Church

Temple Church in Bristol is a historic ruined church originally built by the Knights Templar in the 12th century, later rebuilt and heavily damaged during World War II. The site features a leaning tower and outlines of the original circular church, and is now preserved as an open ruin managed by English Heritage, offering a unique outdoor historical experience.

Near Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in Wraxall, Somerset is a 100-acre zoo and working farm featuring the largest elephant facility in northern Europe, a diverse collection of animals including African and Asian species, extensive outdoor exhibits, indoor play and educational areas, a long hedge maze, and active conservation programmes. It offers food services and family-friendly activities in a mixed indoor and outdoor setting.

Milton End Farm Barns - The Red Rooster

A spacious and beautifully appointed 2-bedroom barn conversion set in an idyllic countryside farm setting near walking-distance pubs and natural wildlife surroundings, suitable for families and groups.

3 miles from Westbury Court Garden

Westbury Court Garden in Gloucestershire is a rare surviving 17th-century Dutch-style water garden featuring a long historic canal, distinctive topiary, a Dutch style pavilion, and an ancient evergreen oak, restored and maintained by the National Trust.

3 miles from Dyrham Park

Dyrham Park is a Grade I listed baroque country house and extensive parkland in Gloucestershire, England, featuring historic interiors with Dutch art, 274 acres of gardens, an orangery, and a stable block now a tea room. It offers public access with events and has been a filming location for notable productions.

Near King John's Hunting Lodge

King John's Hunting Lodge is a timber-framed historic wool-merchant's house in Axbridge, Somerset, now operated as a local museum by the National Trust. The museum showcases exhibits on local history, geology, and archaeology from the Neolithic period to World War II within a restored medieval building.

3 miles from Rugbourne Farm

Rugbourne Farm is a 17th-century manor house in Somerset known as the birthplace of English geology. Visitors can tour the restored house, including the cellar and attic, and enjoy the extensive grounds with orchard, woods and pasture. Tours include tea and homemade cake for a full experience.

Orchard Barns

A luxuriously appointed two-bedroom ground floor barn conversion set in a tranquil tree-lined orchard on the edge of the Cotswolds, offering meadow views and close proximity to walking, cycling routes and local pubs.

2 miles from Horton Court

Horton Court is a Grade I listed 16th-century Tudor and Norman manor house in Gloucestershire, featuring a Norman great hall and early Renaissance design elements. Owned by the National Trust, it offers rich historical architecture and has been used for filming notable TV series.

Arnolds Hill Farm - The Oak

The Oak is a rural accommodation offering a peaceful ground-floor open plan living space with en-suite king-size bedrooms, set in the Somerset countryside near Wingfield village.

Near Belcombe Court

Belcombe Court is a historic house in Bradford-on-Avon primarily used as a wedding venue, with entry requiring payment for Historic Houses members.

2 miles from Blaise Hamlet

Blaise Hamlet is a picturesque group of nine unique Grade I listed cottages around a green in Bristol, designed by John Nash in 1811 as one of the first garden suburbs. The cottages are privately occupied but can be viewed from the surrounding green, showcasing Victorian cottage gardens and historic architecture.

Holly Cottage

This accommodation is a peaceful and homely detached cottage in the Forest of Dean offering direct woodland access, a cosy open-plan living space, and an enclosed garden with outdoor seating and barbecue, ideal for families, dog owners, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Near St Briavels Castle

St Briavels Castle is a Grade I listed Norman castle in Gloucestershire, England, known for its Edwardian gatehouse and historical role as a royal administrative centre and armaments manufactory. It later functioned as a debtors' prison before becoming a youth hostel, offering visitors a mix of indoor historic buildings and outdoor garden and moat areas.

Arnolds Hill Farm - The Ash - Arnolds Hill

The Ash is a ground-floor, rural barn conversion cottage located on the outskirts of a small village in the Somerset countryside, offering peaceful countryside views and a homely atmosphere with exposed oak beams and modern comforts.

2 miles from Westwood Manor

Westwood Manor is a Grade I listed 15th-century manor house in Wiltshire, featuring historic interiors with fine furniture, musical instruments, tapestries, and beautifully restored gardens, open to the public during summer days.