 Downs EdgeSaville Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 1JA
Telephone: 0117 968 3264 or 07885 866463
Fax: 0117 968 7063
English Tourism Council 4 Diamonds
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At Downs Edge you willfind the warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere of a country house,combined with professionalism gained through many years ofmanagement of some of Britains finest five star Hotels. The House is set in magnificent gardens opening onto the Bristol Downs - an open Park of some 450 acres - truly "a Countrysidelocation in the Heart of the City". It is ideally situated for the amenities of the City - Theatres, Cinemas, Restaurants, Places of Interest - but lies amid the peaceful surroundings of acres of open parkland. The House is furnished with fine period furniture and paintings, and a Library containing many interesting books on the history of Bristol.
The en suite bedrooms - many of which enjoy sweeping views across the Downs - are well appointed, with particular attention to detail. They are complete with:
"Hostess Tray" - stocked with a wide variety of Beverages and Homemade Biscuits.
"Presentation Basket" - holding a wide variety of necessities for life's emergencies!
Colour Television
Hair Dryer
CAR PARKING IN GROUNDS |
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BREAKFAST
We offer a large selection of tempting Breakfast Dishes, including vegetarian options, and a wide variety of Homemade Marmalades and Preserves…and the Early Morning Newspapers!
Sample items from the Menu:
A selection of Fruit Juices
Compote of Prunes with Orange
Medley of Citrus Fruits with Apple
Greek Yoghurt with Almonds, Fresh Fruit and Honey
Creamy Overnight Porridge
"Traditional English Breakfast"
"Sundancer Eggs"
Baked Eggs in Cream with mushrooms and Bacon
"Daybreak"
Sautéed Mushrooms gently flavoured with Warm Spices and served on Hot Buttered Toast
"Dawntreader"
Creamy Haddock Savouries with a Crunchy Topping
"Morning Delight"
Softly Poached Eggs on a bed of Bacon and Tomatoes, served on Hot Buttered Toast
Toast, Croissant, Brioche, Pain au chocolate.
A selection of Homemade marmalades and Preserves
A wide choice of Teas, Herb teas, Coffees and Hot Chocolate |
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DOWNS EDGE is ideally situated for access to:
The City centre, Clifton, The Universities of Bristol and The West of England, British Aerospace, Abbeywood MOD, The Bristol Hospitals, The Cancer Help Centre on Clifton, The BUPA Glen Hospital, The Mall Shopping Centre at Cribbs Causeway, Broadmead, Aztec West Development - as well as the many places of interest that Bristol has to offer (see below)
DOWNS EDGE is served by an excellent public transport system and is within easy reach of the M4/ M5 Motorways network.
THE CITIES of Bath, Cheltenham and Gloucester are within easy reach, as are the glorious Cotswolds and Cheddar Gorge and Caves. Berkeley Castle, Bowood Park, Badminton House and Longleat are all within an hour's car journey.
TARIFF
A total of eight bedrooms - all with own private facilities
Single Bedrooms £52.00 to £58.00
Double or Twin Bedrooms £72.00 to £78.00
Extra Beds are available for children, over 6 years old, sharing with adults - charges from £8 to £15 depending on age.
CANCELLATION - notice of 4 days is required, without which the customer may be liable to two thirds of the value of any booking that we are unable to re let.
CREDIT CARDS - All major Credit Cards accepted
PLACES OF INTEREST IN BRISTOL - The City has a wealth of Historical, Architectural and Maritime Heritage. One can tour the old part of the City on foot, take a ride on the Open Top Guided Bus Tour, or take a unique view of the City from a Ferry Boat in the River. |
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Worth Visiting:
- The Georgian House - an 18th Century Merchants House
- The Red Lodge - an Elizabethan House
- A Variety of Museums - covering many aspects of Bristol Heritage
- Bristol Zoo and its beautiful gardens
- The SS Great Britain - the first Transatlantic Passenger Liner, built in Bristol by Brunel and now being restored
- The Matthew - a replica of John Cabot's 15th Century ship in which he discovered Newfoundland
- Bristol Cathedral - founded in 1140 ad an Augustinian Monastery
- St Mary Redcliffe Church - described by Elizabeth 1 as the "fairest Parish Church in England"
- The Roman Catholic Cathedral of St Peter and Paul, Clifton - built in the 1960's
- @ Bristol - situated on The Harbourside and containing Explore; Wildscreen; an Imax Theatre; a Planetarium and a number of shops and cafes.
- Theatres - Bristol Hippodrome, Theatre Royal and New Vic
- Multi Screen Cinemas
We look forward to welcoming you to Downs Edge. Every effort is made to make your stay a memorable one. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require further information |
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