Bristol is but a short drive from the southern part of The Cotswolds, but as one of the World’s top 10 Cities to visit (DK Eyewitness guides) it is well worth the visit.

Being a large city there is plenty to explore both when the sun is shining and when the rain clouds threaten overhead.  Bristol is famous for Isambard Kingdom Brunel the engineer and John Cabot the explorer.  There are attractions associated with both, the most famous being Clifton suspension bridge which it is hard to believe was built 150 years ago.

Other attractions include the S.S. Great Britain, Cabot Tower, Bristol Zoo, explore at Bristol (a kind of science museum), Cabot Circus – Bristol’s new shopping attraction, the international Balloon Fiesta, as well as many fine shops, restaurants and other attractions to enjoy.

www.visitbristol.co.uk has details of many of the attractions and events that Bristol has to offer.

We have the following cottages in the Southern part of the Cotswolds:

• Lodge 4 in the Cotswold Water Park, South Cerney (Sleeps 8)
• Isis Cottage in Somerford Keynes (Sleeps 4)
• Meadow House in Cerney Wick, Cirencester (Sleeps 4)
• Wishbone Cottage in Fairford (Sleeps 4)
• The High Room in Tetbury (Sleeps 2)