Chew Valley has a new footpath and cycle path that you can access from the main carparks. It provides new access to walk the lake side. A coffee/ tea stop at Woodford Lodge is well worth adding to the exercise and enjoyment Salt and Malt do wonderful fish and chips if preferred. https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/this-week-in-bristol will give… Continue reading Spring and Summer 2024
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Summer in the Chew Valley
We hope your holiday in the Chew Valley is a success. There is plenty to enjoy- local walks, the Mendip Hills as well as Dundry Hill, the villages and pubs as well as some great places to eat. Whether breakfast on the shore of Chew Valley Lake at Woodford Lodge or Seafood Tapas at Lazy… Continue reading Summer in the Chew Valley
Autumn
When the leaves are starting to turn, the swallows congregating on the telephone wires and cooler breezes are evident. There are plenty of local walks that show you the full 360 view of the Severn Estuary, Wales, Mendips and Quantocks down south. More of our local cafes and restaurants are open and everyone is getting… Continue reading Autumn
Spring and early summer in the Chew Valley
With the many ash trees being the last to come into leaf the old saying may be true for 2019 as it was in 2018. ‘When the oak is before the ash then there will be a splash, when the ash is before the oak there will be a soak’ What ever the weather there… Continue reading Spring and early summer in the Chew Valley
Chew Valley Lake
Sunrise over the Chew Valley – early morning mist over the lake is on your door step. We are located just below the top of Dundry Hill at 720ft overlooking the Chew Valley with wonderful views of the sunrise and sunset. This is often surprisingly colourful in late Winter. You may enjoy the local bird… Continue reading Chew Valley Lake
Bristol’s History is everywhere when you visit the Harbourside
Taking a walk around the Harbourside can transport you back in time. With old stone warehouses, iconic boats moored alongside, walkways, pubs, restaurants and the Millenium Square. There are hundreds of years of history to reflect on in the sunshine or the rain. Something for everyone to absorb, admire or photograph. We have some wonderful … Continue reading Bristol’s History is everywhere when you visit the Harbourside
Planning your visit
There are some local sites and eateries that may benefit from a little forward thinking.
A trip to the Somerset Levels or Chew Valley Lake is well worth it if birds and birdlife interest you. We often see buzzards and kestrels close by the Stables but the RSPB sites in Somerset are just 40 minutes away and you can see the Lake though its a 10 minute drive.
After a day enjoying the countryside a good meal is worth planning for so book before you get hungry
Two unique places to try
https://theponychewvalley.co.uk/
Thatchers-home of the best cider http://www.therailwayinn.com
Whether hiking or exploring the cities close by, it is all within easy reach
Close to Bristol, Bath and located on the slopes of the Chew Valley overlooking the Mendip Hills Sunrise over the Chew Valley – early morning mist over the lake is on your door step. Our recently completed conversion of the racing stables provides a wonderful base to explore the region. Elwell Stables West provides a… Continue reading Whether hiking or exploring the cities close by, it is all within easy reach