The Stables

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Scenic and peaceful site
View down the field
One of the caravan pitches

  • Friendly and scenic basic site between Bristol and Bath
  • Edged by the 13-mile car-free Bristol and Bath Railway Path
  • Stroll along the banks of the Avon to local pubs serving food
Bed down between Bristol and Bath (half an hour's drive from each) at The Stables, a relaxed site where guests can unwind in the outdoors or get out on trips to two of southwest England’s most stellar cities and their scenic surroundings. This simple site set on 10 green acres of land – some of which hosts a herd of alpacas – is close to walking trails, including the 13-mile Bristol and Bath Railway Path, which runs alongside the end of the pitching field. The car-free route between these cities follows the River Avon and passes by pubs serving food and drinks with views out over the water. Wild swimming is also possible at certain spots en route (just make sure to sip on a Somerset cider after rather than before your dip…). A sports and social club is behind the site for more drinks, and shops are in Keynsham, along the local bus route (a five-minute drive away). The main top spots to sightsee are in Bath and Bristol – don’t miss the former’s Roman architecture and the latter’s graffiti art – but other excellent places are within driving distance too, like the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (20 minutes) and Cheddar Gorge in the Mendip Hills (40 minutes). All questions on where to roam are welcome at the park: the owners are laidback and friendly, wanting guests to really get to know this pretty area. The site's facilities are basic (it’s got four portable toilets, drinking water and chemical disposal), which is reflected in the budget-friendly pitch price, and it welcomes well-behaved dogs as long as they're kept on leads around the grounds.

Site type

Caravan sites 5
Motorhome sites 5
Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens 14 April
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

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Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, quiet, and well-kept site, great value too. Reviewers rave about the roomy pitches, peaceful vibes, and clean loos. Handy for Bristol & the cycle path, with pubs nearby. Showers are absent, but the simple approach and friendly owners are a big hit. Many keen to come back.

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Nice clean site. Great communication from…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Nice clean site. Great communication from the owners. Clean toilets and lovely quiet area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a gem of a campsite,…

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Helen M.

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Liked What a gem of a campsite, lovely and spacious with spotlessly clean toilets. Very peaceful site despite being only a short distance from bath and bristol.

Disliked Nothing

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This is a lovely quiet campsite…

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Chris F.

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Liked This is a lovely quiet campsite right next to the Avon Valley Cycle / Footpath that runs between Bath and Bristol. There are also lots of other lovely walks nearby and pubs to visit. The campsite facilities are basic, but kept lovely and clean with nice touches such as proper hand towels in the toilet cubicles and supplies of TP. Because the site is nice and big, even in a blazing hot August Bank holiday we had lots of space and privacy. On this weekend all the other visitors were lovely and we chatted to a few people but it went quiet after dark. All in all a wonderful long weekend and we didn’t want to come home! 🌞

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Lovely quiet, beautiful spot with amazing…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely quiet, beautiful spot with amazing regulars and all you need.
Location was perfect, close to local facilities but far away enough to indulge in nature.

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Very economical stay in a natural environment

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Neil S.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Great location with a lovely meadow

Disliked Nothing

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We will be coming back!

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J M.

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Liked Very chilled and informal campsite. Whilst the facilities are basic, this is reflected in the very reasonable price. Good location.

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Excellent spacious, level site well cared for by friendly owners

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S E.

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Liked Very peaceful, spacious and reasonably priced. Only 4 chemical toilets but they were clean and well supplied. Lovely view of countryside around the field and convenient for lots of walks along canal/river paths and Bristol to Bath path. Easy walk to a number of good pubs. Particularly liked the Lock Keeper - good food and reasonably priced. Campsite well cared for and owners very friendly. Will definitely be returning!

Disliked There wasn't anything that I disliked

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Great and convenient location.

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Mandy G.

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Liked Great location with loads of space. I needed some place to park for the night as I had a training course in Bristol a dn doing the drive from home and back plus the training day would just be to long a day for me and the stables were the idea solution for me. Would.like to go back for a short break next time.

Disliked Nothing

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Great place 20 mins to bristol…

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Mark H.

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Liked Great place 20 mins to bristol city by uber deffo use this place again

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Just what we wanted!

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Elise W.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful site! Open field with pitches all around the outskirts.

Owners super flexible and laid back - easy to get a hold of and communicate with. Super friendly and accommodating!

Spotless toilets - even though they are portable.
Easy access drinking water.
Recycling facilities.
Bike locks on site.

Disliked Needs a washing up area if you're not prepared

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Stables

Bath Road

Bitton

Bristol

Greater Bristol

England

BS30 6HX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.42752°N
2.46816°W

Route directions

For larger caravans, or those with twin-axles, it is recommended that you approach from Bath/Bitton side.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 km Bristol Bus Stn
9.4 km Bus Station
10.1 km Queen's Road
Rail
2.2 km Keynsham Rail Station
7.5 km Lawrence Hill Rail Station
8.1 km Oldfield Park Rail Station
Ferry
8.3 km Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
8.5 km Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
8.9 km Castle Park Ferry Landing
Airport
17.5 km Bristol International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Head half a mile to the Avon Valley Railway for heritage train rides leaving from Bitton and running alongside the River Avon or drive to Kelston Park (10 minutes' drive) and meander around this manor house and its 75-acre grounds. The Avon Valley Adventure Wildlife Park (15 minutes) is a prime pick for combining ambles with animal attractions – this kid-friendly spot is a farm and petting zoo with a playground, small train, go-karts and riverside roams. If your watery walks here have you itching to brave bigger trails, join the Monarch’s Way long-distance route, running 615 miles from Worcester to Brighton, from Bristol (25 minutes). Make sure to check out Cheddar Gorge (40 minutes) on wanders from the park as well and seek out subterranean spots to explore like the family-friendly Wookey Hole cave (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 27.6 km Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 35.2 km Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 37 km Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 38 km Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 39.5 km Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Number One Royal Crescent 8.3 km

Assembly Rooms 8.6 km

Fashion Museum 8.7 km

The Jane Austen Centre 8.7 km

Roman Baths 9 km

National Trust

Bath Assembly Rooms 8.6 km

Dyrham Park 8.7 km

Prior Park Landscape Garden 11.2 km

Westbury College Gatehouse 12.8 km

Blaise Hamlet 14.7 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Keynsham - The Dramway – Willsbridge – Keynsham 1.8 km

WARMLEY HOUSE 3 km

BRISLINGTON HOUSE 4.2 km

KELSTON PARK 4.5 km

Battle of Lansdown Hill, 1643 5.1 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Stables have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Stables dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Stables? Head half a mile to the Avon Valley Railway for heritage train rides leaving from Bitton and running alongside the River Avon or drive to Kelston Park (10 minutes' drive) and meander … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Stables?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Stables? From $18.34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.