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 apartment # Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool Apartment in Bristol with patio ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91630000/91621300/91621210/5b1edba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91630000/91621300/91621210/166bf334.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91630000/91621300/91621210/3f04dbcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91630000/91621300/91621210/33b60809.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91630000/91621300/91621210/8de4a7ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Chew Valley, Old Stables offers a tranquil retreat with its heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and steam room. Unwind in one of four luxury bedrooms or gather in the spacious reception rooms. The grand house boasts a well-equipped kitchen with French doors leading to the patio overlooking the landscaped garden. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 154951 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment 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 - Pool ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 6 bathrooms ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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: 4,951 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94660000/94656300/94656203/c2900c92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large House with hot tub near Bath Batheaston - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.2 Very good 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=94656203&PinnedHotelID=94656203&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34029600/34029574/4b4acdc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful cabin near Bath with heated swimming pool sleeps up to 17 people Bristol - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ### Property is also known as 610882 ## About the area ![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%7C51.37654%2C-2.55806&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sy3X0NKeEv9jE7hh6w5Vamy_pu0=) Bristol, Bristol #### 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 a pool. ### Is Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this 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? > Situated in Bristol, this apartment building is steps from Chew Valley and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Stanton Drew Stone Circle. Mendip Hills and Chew Valley Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverley B. 12 Jan 2024 #### A wonderful stay with my family gif Christmas We absolutely loved the stay So perfect for all the family The beds all so comfy Great areas to relax and to entertain 20 peeps for Christmas.( family came for the day) Minor complaints no iron we did send a message No soap in bathrooms I highly recommend the houses the views the walks and the pool a great plus ##### Beverley B. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Crowne Plaza Solihull by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Solihull.h13196.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Newcastle-Stephenson-Quarter.h9610649.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Clifton Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Liverpool-Hotels-Royal-Clifton-Hotel.h5788687.Hotel-Information) > > [Atlantic Tower Hotel Liverpool By Sunday](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Liverpool-Hotels-Mercure-Liverpool-Atlantic-Tower-Hotel.h10080.Hotel-Information) > > [Waterfront Southport Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Liverpool-Hotels-Bliss-Hotel-Southport.h2238889.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Birmingham Dudley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Birmingham-Dudley.h575500.Hotel-Information) > > [INNSiDE by Meliá Liverpool](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Liverpool-Hotels-INNSiDE-By-Melia-Liverpool.h48542378.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Walton Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Best-Western-Walton-Park-Hotel.h19232.Hotel-Information) > > [Clover Spa and Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Clover-Spa-And-Hotel.h4644711.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Coventry](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Coventry.h517451.Hotel-Information) > > [The Bromley Court Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Bromley-Court-Hotel.h24500.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kings Arms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Badminton-Hotels-The-Kings-Arms.h22409193.Hotel-Information) > > [Chigwell Poolhouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Chigwell-Poolhouse.h36620156.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Solihull](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Solihull.h2943268.Hotel-Information) > > [Xtasia Adults Hotel - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Xtasia-Adults-Hotel.h36444290.Hotel-Information) > > [Copthorne Hotel Newcastle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Copthorne-Hotel-Newcastle.h523217.Hotel-Information) > > [Clevedon Hall](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clevedon-Hotels-Clevedon-Hall.h17358685.Hotel-Information) > > [Woodborough Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winscombe-Hotels-Woodborough-Inn.h16250295.Hotel-Information) > > [Chessington Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Chessington-Safari-Hotel.h8156699.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Birmingham West Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Mercure-Birmingham-West-Hotel.h1364132.Hotel-Information) > > [INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-INNSIDE-By-Melia-Newcastle.h57872512.Hotel-Information) > > [voco St. John's Solihull by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-Voco-St-Johns-Solihull.h800475.Hotel-Information) > > [New Hall Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-New-Hall-Hotel-Spa.h8005.Hotel-Information) > > [Denham Grove](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Denham-Grove.h1658982.Hotel-Information) > > [The Moon and Sixpence](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-The-Moon-And-Sixpence.h34361466.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hotel Gosforth Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Grand-Hotel-Gosforth-Park.h536512.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Liverpool City Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Liverpool-Hotels-Hilton-Liverpool-City-Centre.h2958771.Hotel-Information) > > [Little Haven Hotel On The Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Little-Haven-Hotel.h892266.Hotel-Information) > > [Grindstone Mill - sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wotton-Under-Edge-Hotels-Stunning.h53610875.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Jurys-Inn-Newcastle-Quayside.h4438872.Hotel-Information)