In 5 acres of gardens in South Gloucestershire countryside, Park Hotel is just 20 minutes from central Bristol. There is free parking, free Wi-Fi and a traditional restaurant and bar.
Set in an 18th-century building, the elegant rooms at The Park Hotel each have a private bathroom and tea and coffee facilities. Rooms also feature a TV, hairdryer and radio, and many have scenic garden views and original period features.
The restaurant serves a traditional and seasonal British menu with a world wine list. The Orchard Bar offers light meals, snacks, beverages and daily specials. Full English breakfasts are served daily, with continental and vegetarian options also available.
Just a 2-minute drive from the M5, Park Hotel has a peaceful village location in picturesque Falfeild. The Bristol Channel and Severn Bridge crossing to Wales are a 15-minute drive away and historical Bath can be reached in 35 minutes' drive.
Hotel Information
This beautiful hotel is situated in lovely rural grounds in South Gloucestershire, in the heart of the village of Falfield. The 18th Century building boasts beautiful character throughout. Originally the grounds were once part of the Tortworth Estate and then the home of Colonel Murray, a highly respected local dignitary.
Whether you wish to stay just the one night, take a longer break or you are looking for a venue for conducting business, entertainment or a leisurely break you will be made to feel at home at the Park Hotel.
Surrounding Area
Extreme Sports
The Hill Dursley, The School House, Stinchcombe, Dursley, Gloucestershire,
Castle Combe Racing Circuit and Skidpan
Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham, Wilts.
Whether you want to get dirty off-road, do some low-down karting or just spin around the skidpan, Castle Combe has got all. For full-on speed kicks, try a Subaru Impreza or Lotus Elise in the Racing School.
Thornbury Paintball Fields
Behind Wyevale Garden Centre, Thornbury, Bristol, BS16 5AB
Bristol and Gloucester Gliding Club
Nympsfield, Gloucestershire. If you want height (flying is at up to 2000 ft) and speed from your adventure sport, you?ve got it.
Berkley Castle
Berkley Gloucestershire, GL13 9BQ
This beautiful and historic castle begun in 1117 still remains the home of the famous family who gave their name to numerous locations all over the world, notably Berkley Square in London, Berkley Hundred in Virginia and Berkley University in California. Scene of the brutal murder of Edward 11 in 1327 and besieged by Cromwell's troops in 1645, the castle is steeped in history. The state apartments contain magnificent collections of furniture, tapestries and rare paintings by primarily English and Dutch masters. Part of the famous Berkley silver in the dining room.
Jenner Museum
Church Lane, Berkley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BH
Edward Jenner (1749 ? 1823), a country house doctor in Berkley, Gloucestershire, was intrigued by country-lore saying milk maids who caught the mild cowpox could not catch deadly smallpox. He devised a crucial experiment involving a milkmaid, a young boy and a cow called ?Blossom?. As a consequences, smallpox has been eradicated from the Earth! Jenner?s discovery has developed into one of the most important parts of modern medicine ? Immunology
Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT
WWT Slimbridge is one of nine wetland centres across the UK, founded by Sir Peter Scott in 1946. Now a world-renowned reserve for waterbirds set in 120 acres. Its new £6.2m visitor centre houses a wildlife art gallery. The Hanson Discovery Centre, the Waterside Restaurant, a cinema and the Sloane Observation Tower (which provides the best view of the Severn in the whole of Gloucestershire)
Transport
DIRECTIONS
Leave the M5 at Junction 14
Turn towards A38 (Signposted Thornbury)
At Junction for A38 turn Left towards Thornbury
After approx. 1 ½ Miles turn Left into Park Hotel Driveway
INFO
RAIL: Yate Station ~ 6 Miles
Bristol Parkway ~ 9 Miles
AIR: Bristol Airport ~ 20 Miles
