Title: Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool Family-friendly cottage with indoor pool and Hot tub ![Smart TV, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57121600/57121588/9735af0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57121600/57121588/84f4e104.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57121600/57121588/bd04fb17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57121600/57121588/24723341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57130000/57121600/57121588/93def4de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Chew Valley, Old Stables offers a luxurious retreat amidst breathtaking scenery. Unwind in the heated indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, steam room & changing rooms or relax in one of four luxury bedrooms. The spacious reception rooms boast sofa beds and French doors leading to the garden. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 93229 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Barbecue grill - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool Old Stables is a grand house in the middle of the Chew Valley, overlooking the stunning Mendip foothills. Old Stables boast access to a heated indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, steam room & changing rooms. There are four luxury bedrooms, three are en-suite, comfortably sleeping eight people with additional small pull-out beds for three, plus a pair of sofa beds for four more in our spacious reception rooms. Pictures don't do Old Stables justice, this situation is breathtaking! To the left of the front door are two reception rooms, the breathtaking Garden Room with a Knowle sofa bed, a chaise longe, a pair of sofas, a pair of round tables and a highly polished, Victorian sideboard. The spacious Sitting Room has a pair of sofas, of which one is a sofa bed. There is a large 4K TV with a Wii, Android TV box and a Blu-ray player. Both rooms have French doors that lead to the garden. Opposite the front door is a flight of stairs taking you to 3 luxury en-suite bedrooms. The largest is Chestnut - a super-king bed with a bijou pull-out bed, with a superb bathroom containing a freestanding slipper bath, walk-in shower and his 'n' hers basins. The next largest, Oak, has a super-king bed with a bijou pull-out bed. Oak's en-suite is a shower room. The cosy Silver Birch has a double bed and the en-suite has a freestanding bath and a separate shower. Going to the right of the front door leads you to Damson, a small bedroom with full size bunk-beds and a bijou pull-out bed. There is access to a downstairs washroom. The kitchen is extremely large with hand-made wooden units, granite worktop, slate floor, a 7 burner Smeg range, a dishwasher and a wooden dining table that comfortably seats 8. There is additional seating around the central island that seats 8 more. There are French doors leading to the patio overlooking the landscaped garden. The kitchen also leads to the shared laundry room which has a pair of washing machines, a pair of dryers and an additional dishwasher for those large parties! In our grounds you will find a 200-year-old converted stables, a Georgian horse wash, a well, and a purpose built swimming pool. The pool complex houses a ten-metre swimming pool with a "Fluvo jet" to exercise against, a hot tub which takes 5 people (at a squeeze) a shower and steam cubicle, robes, slippers, spa towels, hair dryer. The temperature of the pool is 88 °F / 31 °C and the temperature of the hot tub is 101 °F / 38 °C. Bring your own CDs, use ours or listen to the radio or Bluetooth; feel free to just sit in the pool room to read, relax or meditate. Groups are to book sessions for exclusive use of the pool complex - ask for details. We have personally approved people to offer you Massages, Aromatherapy Treatments and Personal Trainer Assessment which can be arranged by yourselves at an extra charge if required. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Slippers - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Heated pool ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 3,229 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29489100/29489070/87d18d22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Campbell Cottage - Part of The Hinton Grange Collection Hinton - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=29489070&PinnedHotelID=29489070&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118860000/118852100/118852035/051fcc50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Siston Stables by STAE-Homes Bristol - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Countryside retreat with stunning views pool Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool Bristol 610625 ## About the area Bristol is home to this cottage. Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and The Mall at Cribbs Causeway are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cheddar Gorge. Consider O2 Academy for a night out or Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park if you're travelling with kids. [Visit our Bristol travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol.dx688) [View more Cottages in Bristol](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Cottages.d688-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.37651%2C-2.55804&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8-j70RuofUHajETgjK34GNtjHhs=) Bristol, England ### What's nearby - Chew Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Stanton Drew Stone Circle - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 14 min drive - 7.0 miles - Bristol Hippodrome Theatre - 14 min drive - 7.0 miles - University of Bristol - 15 min drive - 7.2 miles ### Getting around - Keynsham Station - 10 min drive - Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 23 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Salt & Malt - ‬8 min drive - ‪Paprika Indian Cuisine - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Charlton pub - ‬7 min drive - ‪Toby Carvery Maes Knoll - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool located? > This family-friendly Bristol cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Chew Valley and Stanton Drew Stone Circle. Chew Valley Lake and Mendip Hills are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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