Family-friendly vacation rentals in Bristol

I booked this with two family members to get away from the city for a while. The accommodation was lovely, exactly as described, and the surroundings were beautiful. Jo and Barry are extremely responsive hosts and they helped me every step of the way. I had a lot of questions as we don’t drive, and they got back to me with numerous recommendations. Their guidebook was very helpful, too. As soon as we got to the accommodation, they also messaged to check with us that everything was okay, which I thought was extremely sweet. I also wanted to say thank you for the little goodies you placed out for us! We were not expecting that at all. And thank you for letting us stay at your lovely home. I would recommend to anyone looking for a little escape by a lake.

From my very first message to Kate, she went above and beyond to answer my questions and assist where she could. Such a lovely couple and very welcoming hosts. The Little Barn is just perfect, exactly as the photos show, clean and tidy, all essentials supplied and beautiful furnishings. The garden is just beautiful with our dogs made to feel at home, Kate and Andrew did their utmost to make us feel that our two little dogs were very welcome, as did Milo. Hot tub with robes and flipflops supplied was one of the many extra little touches. As was unlimited logs for the log burner. A pleasure to visit and will certainly be returning.

Was a lovely remote and peaceful location especially for the weekend. Was a short commute to bath city centre which was so convenient for day trips

Peaceful and cosy accommodation and loved the wood fired hot tub. Was really quiet and surrounded by beautiful scenery. Warm and friendly welcome on arrival, and very responsive when we had any questions! Would love to stay again and for longer next time! Highly recommend :)

My boyfriend and I stayed at Donna’s for our first anniversary and it was perfect. The house itself is absolutely beautiful and we were greeted with a homemade Victoria Sponge !! Donna kindly sent us the ingredients too. We had a peaceful stay and enjoyed our few days of playing house. We said we would happily come back to Donna’s as it felt very homely. There was a log fire and a hot tub too. Everything had clear instructions and we were given recommendations on where to go locally. Thank you so much Donna :)

Had an amazing time. It was 2nd visit in 6 years. The hot tub is still amazing & huge as expected from our last visit. Lovely views of the surrounding land & awesome sky at night. Nicola does all your washing up, due to fact there's no kitchen. There is only a microwave for warming a take away or your croissants in the morning etc. But that didn't stop us having a great time. As long as you know this in advance, there's no worries. Lovely shower & bed.

We had a magical family stay in Marlit’s exceptional property. Absolutely loved this house, full of character and with such rich history. At the same time we much appreciated all the mod cons. Marlit was incredibly quick to respond and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you Marlit!

We had the best stay here! Tracy was really Communicative throughout the whole stay and everything was exactly as described. Lovely location and lodge ( our favourite things were the goats!) The homemade cakes and dog treats went down a treat ! We will definitely be back :)

Sarah is a very polite and kind host. She replied realy fast and her answers were straight and understandable. The cottage and the village is magical, peacefull , so I recommend everyone, who would like to get a rest and peace.

A very comfortable and peaceful stay that provided all we needed.

Wonderful location and great Accomodation. Very thoughtful to her guests and excellent amenities. Toddler loved the place!

A really lovely place. Lots of usable space, everything very, very clean. Wonderfully comfortable bed. Underfloor heating was great to come into after a long walk and lots of hot water. A little private , secure garden is available to let dogs out first and last thing. Views to die for, and a great sitting out area, in better weather. Fiona was there to meet and greet and was most welcoming and she was very quick to respond to any query. The property is accessed by some steps which I know is mentioned in the description and there is sizeable step up into the bath/shower that just needs care. The property is easy to find and a short drive from the A40 and right in the middle of fantastic walking country. I would love to come again when visiting Brecon and highly recommend.

Another lovely stay at The Cottage. Mary-Anne is a great host, thank you for the welcome goodies. Also the garden is fully fenced and enclosed so perfect for dogs.

Beautifully renovated property which has loads of character. Stunning location with amazing views. Has everything you need for a lovely stay. Only minor point from our visit was the games room was dated compared to the photos but didn’t detract from our stay.

What a hidden gem. We had a wonderful stay, with everything we needed for a cosy, relaxed, long weekend. We enjoyed lazy mornings watching the amazing views emerge from the morning mist and afternoons exploring local attractions in Wells, Glastonbury and Cheddar Gorge which were all a short drive away. It was the perfect location, and felt like every detail had been thought of for our stay, including freshly baked scones on our arrival. We will be back.

Graham was a great host. Easy to follow directions. Cabin was immaculate and cosy with all amenities we would need. Beautiful surroundings. And Graham was always helpful, supplying us with extra logs for the wood burner! Thanks Graham😊

Brilliant house perfect for our large group (8 adults). The outdoor space is fantastic, and the house is very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Ann was super attentive and helpful. Thank you!

We arrived at Childon Polden roughly time we had arranged and the key was on the hook as described. It is a beautiful cottage very quaint but with modern amenities. Everything to hand and lovely welcome pack for which we thank Sam and Karen. Slept very well in an extremely comfortable bed so not a lot more needs to be said. Thank you both very much for a lovely Autumn Break... Lorna and Tom

We have just got back from a great stay at the property! We booked for a much needed family (dog included) getaway, and were sold on the beautiful location and hot tub! Rob was very communicative throughout and all possible information was provided ( highly recommended watching the video directing you to the allocated parking, especially if arriving at night) As we were staying out of peak season, the estate was extremely quiet, and when using the pools and spa, we had them almost to ourselves! The location of the property allowed for easy access to some early morning dog walks around the lakes. Some board games were also provided for some added evening entertainment. Overall, we all had a lovely time and would definitely return and recommend to all

Geraldine and her husband made us feel very welcome in their super home. The pool, jaccuzi and games and cinema rooms were absolute highlights for us all (4 adults and 4 teenagers). The house has plenty of room for large groups with multiple spaces to eat, relax and enjoy. The kitchen is really well equipped and included a lovely welcome pack. It's a great location to explore local sights and has many nearby shops for food and supplies. Would definitely recommend for a fun filled stay.

We had a lovely stay at Natures Retreat, it was a great space for our party. The kitchen was very well stocked and even had children’s plates/bowls and spoons. We even managed to have evening bubbles on the great terrace on the roof. The pool facilities on site were great and the surrounding area was great to explore. All in all a lovely place and we would happily come back.

We had a great stay here for a family get together. Very well equipped for group gatherings. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come again. Both Gill and George were really responsive and very accommodating. Work perfectly for a large group, the place was just as describe. Really loved that they’d supplied plant based milk and not just cows milk, very considerate. Thank so much for a lovely stay!

My parents had a very pleasant stay (I booked this for a birthday gift). Hugh greeted them on arrival and showed them around. The delicious warm home made bread on arrival, home made marmalade and breakfast were a bonus. The location is very picturesque and provides a gateway to many good walking trails. A lovely place to stay.

The whole weekend was amazing from start to finish The house was beautiful and location stunning. We had a beautiful walk to the village and round the surrounding area. Loved the pool and hot tub. Perfect for what we wanted for our special weekend away. Perfect hosts from the booking and the weekend stay. No question or request was ever any trouble Definitely recommend a stay.