This apartment places you next to Chew Valley and within a mile (2 km) of St Thomas a Becket Church. The apartment includes a kitchen, a patio, and a TV.
St Thomas a Becket Church - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Cabot Circus Shopping Centre - 23 min drive - 7.8 miles
University of Bristol - 24 min drive - 7.8 miles
Roman Baths - 27 min drive - 15.0 miles
Clifton Suspension Bridge - 31 min drive - 13.1 miles
Getting around
Keynsham Station - 10 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
The Charlton pub - 7 min drive
Rising Sun - 17 min walk
Toby Carvery Maes Knoll - 5 min drive
Salt & Malt - 8 min drive
Fulford Fish Bar - 10 min drive
About this property
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.
The apartment features a kitchen, 6 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a dining table.
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite 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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
610882
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this apartment?
This apartment is located in Bristol, just steps from Chew Valley. You'll also find Mendip Hills and Chew Valley Lake within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool?
No, there isn't parking at this apartment.
Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?
No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?
No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.
Is Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool a good place to stay for couples?
Couples staying at this apartment will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some apartments, as well as a garden.
Does Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.
Does this apartment include breakfast service?
No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this apartment allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.
Does Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this apartment.
What is the closest airport to this apartment?
The closest major airport to this apartment is Bristol International Airport (BRS), which is 7.4 mi away (23 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool?
Yes, every apartment at Countryside retreat with stunning views & pool comes with a patio.
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From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Beverley B.
Jan 12, 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.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nov 24, 2025
Amazing family weekend at beautiful SummerHouse.
We had an amazing family weekend birthday celebration at SummerHouse with 8 adults & 5 children.
The bedrooms were very luxurious and comfortable.
The kitchen in The Old Stables was very well equipped enough for all of us without needing to use the 2nd kitchen in The East wing.
We loved the warm pool area and the inflatables supplied.
The view from the garden room was stunning and we saw a woodpecker and a buzzard and walked under the viaduct to Pensford.
The owners responded instantly to any queries.
We would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the outside space.