The Stables

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View from the site
View from the site
Scenic and peaceful site
View down the field
One of the caravan pitches
Good space and secluded setting
Pitches
Spring foliage
Water supply and waste disposal point
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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.

Campground type

Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens April 14
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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, Apr 14 to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 37 Pitchup.com customers

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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a simple, quiet, well-maintained campsite offering excellent value. Reviewers highlight spacious pitches, a peaceful atmosphere, and clean portable toilets. Its convenient location offers easy access to Bristol and the Bristol-Bath bike path, with local pubs and amenities nearby. While lacking showers, guests appreciate the back-to-basics approach and friendly owners. Many plan to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great place to stay to explore Bristol, Bath and the surrounding areas

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9 out of 10
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Sheridan R.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The space and tranquility.
The toilets were cleaned regularly, and there were lots of bins for different types of waste.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, set in a big rural field with lots of room…

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9 out of 10
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chris j.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Great place, set in a big rural field with lots of room and a hill view, fantastic, easy to find, in a great location in a beautiful, traditional English village, great pub (very friendly) Bus stop into Bristol 100m from the site. what's not to like about that!

I was there for the band, Idles, who performed the best concert i have ever been to been to !! in Bristol's Queen square

Top trip

Disliked Would be fantastic if there was showers, not a complaint, everything else was top drawer

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a lovely place to have as a base for travels. Plenty to do

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Sue M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful site. Toilets immaculately clean. Pam was so lovely and made it so easy for me to stay an extra night. Avon Valley Railway a short walk away. Supermarkets a short drive away.

Disliked Not a dislike as I knew there were no showers. Would have made it perfect though.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect campsite to relax and to visit Bath or Bristol.

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Peter O.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Just a great campsite! Spacious and quiet. There are four porta loos cleaned daily with toilet paper inside. No sink or shower facilities but this wasn't a problem for us. Will be back if we are in the area.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

safe, beautiful, flat, very clean toilets, friendly, lovely local village…

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Andrew C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked safe, beautiful, flat, very clean toilets, friendly, lovely local village

Disliked n/a

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, super site in a great location

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Alan D.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great immaculate site with simple, well maintained and more than adequate facilities. Beautiful surrounding countryside and wildlife. Fantastic location with lots of things to do nearby. We had a super few days here with our 9 year old daughter (absolutely loved it!) and we’ll definitely be coming back. Thanks Pam

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Budget price but not budget experience.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Liked the layout, everyone had space. Clean toilets. Overlooked Lamas in a field. Very relaxing and affordable price.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay for the night when cycling along the Bristol-Bath…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great place to stay for the night when cycling along the Bristol-Bath cycle path. Very simple site with just a block of porta-loos but this is reflected in the great price!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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Maya v.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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

Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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

Bus
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, August 8, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)

    Bristol, England 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    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 $10.69 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.