The Stables

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Scenic and peaceful site
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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

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 14 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, 14 Apr to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 74 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a quiet, spacious, and well-maintained basic campsite, praised for its excellent location close to the Bristol to Bath railway path and frequent bus services to both cities. Reviewers highlighted the immaculately clean portaloos, ample space, and friendly, helpful owners. The site offers great value for money and is described as a peaceful gem for relaxation and exploring the surrounding countryside. Some minor points mentioned were the potential for waterlogging in wet weather and a desire for shower facilities.

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Perfect for what we needed. Clean…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Perfect for what we needed. Clean porta loos. Quiet site. Excellent value. Good location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and quiet. Easy to book. Basic…

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Luke A.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice and quiet. Easy to book.
Basic but worth £12

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The campsite is in a great…

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kerry k.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The campsite is in a great location close to the Bristol to Bath railway path and with easy access to Bath. Loved seeing the Alpacas in the next field. The site is basic as advertised but the portaloos were very clean, water available and recycling bins. The site was lovely and quiet. Friendly helpful owners. Would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great communication. Relaxed and good option location.

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Laura H.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Location 15 minute taxi ride into Bristol
There are toilets, water refill, bins and I think you can empty toilet there too.

Disliked In very wet weather you may struggle with water logging and getting a van out.

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this is a gem , loved…

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Jo H.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked this is a gem , loved our stay will b going back again

Disliked nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

level well drained site,having portable toilets on site a real bonus.

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Jaqueline C.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked plenty of room, clean and well kept site, close to frequent bus services, good walks from site, secure site. owner checked on site regularly.

Disliked overhanging bushes on entry gate could do with trimming back.

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Loads of room to pick your…

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Julia G.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loads of room to pick your spot

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely flat site with plenty of…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely flat site with plenty of space. A really relaxed atmosphere and you can choose where you park. Portaloos were immaculate.
Great value for money

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean site. Great communication from…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Basic well kept site

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Cliff B.

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked No fuss no frills campsite with basic facilities. Portaloos were very clean and well stocked. There was a drinking water and grey water tap and chemical waste point and that was it. Just as we like it. Site was well kept and all visitors spread themselves out nicely and it was super quiet. Cycle track to Bath along the heritage railway runs directly behind the site. Stopped along route for coffee and had a pub lunch on the way back at the Locksbrook inn which sits on the bank of the river. Perfect. There is a Bristol/Bath bus stop a few metres away. Convenience store and garden centre a short stroll away too. What’s not to like. Price was great too.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

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 BST (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
5.8 mi Bristol Bus Stn
5.8 mi Bus Station
6.3 mi Queen's Road
Rail
1.4 mi Keynsham Rail Station
4.7 mi Lawrence Hill Rail Station
5 mi Oldfield Park Rail Station
Ferry
5.2 mi Temple Meads Station Ferry Landing
5.3 mi Temple Bridge (Bristol) Ferry Landing
5.5 mi Castle Park Ferry Landing
Airport
10.9 mi 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 17.1 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 21.9 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Weston Main 23 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 23.6 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 24.6 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Number One Royal Crescent 5.1 mi

Assembly Rooms 5.3 mi

Fashion Museum 5.4 mi

The Jane Austen Centre 5.4 mi

Roman Baths 5.6 mi

National Trust

Bath Assembly Rooms 5.3 mi

Dyrham Park 5.4 mi

Prior Park Landscape Garden 7 mi

Westbury College Gatehouse 7.9 mi

Blaise Hamlet 9.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Keynsham - The Dramway – Willsbridge – Keynsham 1.1 mi

WARMLEY HOUSE 1.8 mi

BRISLINGTON HOUSE 2.6 mi

KELSTON PARK 2.8 mi

Battle of Lansdown Hill, 1643 3.2 mi

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 touring
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Stables? From £8 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.