The Stables

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Scenic and peaceful site
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Good space and secluded setting
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Scenic and peaceful site
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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.
  • 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

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 28 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

A quiet, good value spot with loads of space. People love the peace, clean loos, and handy location near the cycle path. Privacy's great too, thanks to a central wild meadow. Entrance a bit tricky to spot, but most keen to come back.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely owner, lots of space, good price, basic but clean and tidy.…

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Maya v.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely owner, lots of space, good price, basic but clean and tidy. Would 100% stay again :) Thank you for a lovely stay!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location.

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Samantha B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Absolutely loved this place, back to basics but perfectly located.

Nicely set out camp area with wild/long grass in the middle which adds a great layer of privacy.

The pitches are flat, and enough space to not be bothered by anyone.

Didn't use the facilities, as I bought my own but nice to see them available.

Pam was welcoming and lovely.

Was the perfect night away for me and my dog, with the Bristol to Bath path minutes away, so walked to the Bird in the hand pub and then along the river.

Disliked Bit noisy, I think there was a local event, so im sure this isn't a regular thing.

Ants, lots of ant, 100% not the camp sites fault.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Thank you for our stay you have a beautiful site, a real little gem!!!

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Dave T.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Total serene location and atmosphere within the camping field, the location is perfect if you're visiting Bristol, not too close to the city and built up more noisy areas and yet still an affordable taxi ride away. Pam (the owner) is lovely, she came for a chat and gave us all the details should we wish to travel by bus into the city

I met some of the other campers/customers and they were all lovely and friendly, i took some photographs of a couple or of their dogs and sent them over once we got home, and gifted a board game I had made to a long term couple to have fun with their grandkids, a great place to make some new friends

Disliked nothing to dislike, this is a well kept very basic site - portaloo toilets are gleaming clean and the price reflects the more 'wild camping' vibe.

Unsure if there is wi-fi but there is a great reception on mobile data anyway

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple, basic camping.

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Joshua G.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Quiet and secluded. Basic and very simple camping. We slept so well in our roof tent.

Disliked The entrance was a bit hidden we had to drive up and down a few times to work out where it was. We did get there about half 10 at night so it might be easier in the day to find.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything,,,, it was peaceful, clean and very hot 🥵, we got parked…

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David P.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Everything,,,, it was peaceful, clean and very hot 🥵, we got parked under a tree and created our shade too, there's a drinking tap and chemical waste also portaloos, great spot will definitely return,,

Disliked Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple but lovely site that was a perfect base for van camping…

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Alex P.

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Simple but lovely site that was a perfect base for van camping for a couple of nights. Clear helpful info on booking, basic but well maintained facilities (portaloos, water taps, chemical toilet disposal etc), nicely spaced out pitches and the bonus of watching the alpacas next door

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and peaceful, back to basics camp site with running water and…

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Nick B.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely and peaceful, back to basics camp site with running water and toilet facilities. If you like things simple then this is the place for you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing campsite, will recommend and return!

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Simon L.

Unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, solo, no cars)

Liked Beautiful campsite, easy, straightforward, simple. Facilities very very clean. Very relaxed campsite with excellent communication from the owners! Peaceful and quiet- will absolutely stay here again! Thank you

Disliked Shower facilities would have improved it from 9/10 to 10/10 but might spoil the feel of the campsite. Absolutely no complaints or dislikes. Would absolutely recommend. Thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Quiet…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great location. Quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

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

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 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

Local events

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

    Bristol, England 14.1 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.

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 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 $18.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.