The Stables

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View from the site
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.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 28 consecutive nights.
  • 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

Pitch types & availability

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Arrival date (latest first)

Quiet. Great location for the Bristol - Bath cycle path…

Overall 8/10

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6
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5
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet. Great location for the Bristol - Bath cycle path

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful but incredibly convenient location. Super clean and tidy with a lovely strip…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch (backpacker, no cars, solo)

Liked Peaceful but incredibly convenient location.
Super clean and tidy with a lovely strip of wild grass to break up the campsite, which made it feel private.
Great that there was a combination lock so you could let yourself in and out, and that the faculties were super clean and tidy.
Also superb location for the cycle path and getting into to Bath and Bristol.
Definitely coming back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic, quiet little gem.

Overall 10/10

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Emily B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I love the fact that the whole middle of the field is left wild. It makes it feel secluded and is amazing for insects. The trees were alive with birdsong. You couldn’t hear the Road. The toilets were lovely and clean. It was nice and quiet. We were able to have a fire in a firepit. The pitches are perfectly level. Lovely flat field. Great views with access to local walks and the Avon river. Less than 30 minutes drive from Bristol and a few minutes from the Bristol to bath cycle path. Secure bike racks. Shop and pub 10 minute walk away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of my favourite sites!

Overall 10/10

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5
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet, basic campsite surrounded by nature. I absolutely love this site! The middle of the field is left unmowed as a wild meadow which is alive with the sound of chirping, humming and buzzing as nature should sound. Sunlight dances over the swaying grass heads. This site allows you to get away from the rat race of everyday life. The site, although basic, was tidy and the portaloos were spotless on my visit. There are plenty of walks from this site, close to the monarch's way, bristol to bath cycle track, walks along the River Avon, cotswold way. I will definitely be back!

Disliked Nothing

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great site , would stay again

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked peaceful , spacious, secure

Disliked nothing

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Would highly recommend

Overall 10/10

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Jo S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful, basic meadow site and really quiet - felt miles from anywhere even though it wasn't!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A welcoming and peaceful campsite

Overall 10/10

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Vantuga 2. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Our stay at this campsite was truly excellent. The owner was exceptionally friendly and attentive, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment we arrived. The setting is ideal for relaxation, offering a peaceful and well-maintained environment.
We enjoyed it so much that we decided to extend our stay by an extra day.
I would highly recommend this campsite to anyone seeking a restful and pleasant experience.

Disliked Having to leave

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Lovely location and great value…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely location and great value

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous relaxing site. Really quiet and really friendly when we were there…

Overall 9/10

Location
8
Value for money
10
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fabulous relaxing site. Really quiet and really friendly when we were there

Recommend to friends Visit again

5 *****

Overall 10/10

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Julie S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, clean toilets, pitches marked out sensibly with grasses left for butterflies and insects. Very quiet and restful. Buses to both Bristol and Bath just a few hundred yards away. Buses running every half hour. Would definitely visit again.

Disliked NOTHING

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Features

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

Local events

  • Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday 8 August 2025 – Friday 8 August 2025)

    Bristol, Greater Bristol 8.8 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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.
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  • 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.