The Clifton Village Hideaways

Rooms

The apartments occupy the upper floors of a townhouse at the end of Clifton Village’s main street. It’s largely residential at this end, and just a few steps around the corner is the road up to the Suspension Bridge.

One-bedroom Apartment
The second floor houses the larger of the two pads. Enter into a hallway, then turn right for the main living space. Orange walls with soft pink and green furnishings (sounds clashy but it works) give it a fun and eclectic look. It’s an open-plan layout with the living room on one side, a little kitchen on the other, and a small dining table between two sash windows, which overlook the street. A pastel-pink corner sofa piled with knitted cushions dominates the space. The bedroom features an enormous super-kingsize that we found supremely comfortable, and the bathroom has a copper roll-top bath (plus separate shower) with Bramley toiletries. Ethnic patterns are hand-painted on the furniture, and artwork is playful - canvases of padron peppers, a space hopper at sea, and a Tetris floppy disk keep things cheery.

Studio Apartment
The smaller apartment is on the floor above, and the decor is equally vibrant. Moody colours dominate - think dark blue walls, deep red velvet armchairs, a black dresser with painted golden butterflies. It’s called a studio apartment but there are three separate spaces, so there’s enough room for a couple. As you enter, the bathroom is straight ahead, with a mauve-coloured bath and separate shower, plus a matching tiled floor. The kitchen - more of a kitchenette than a fully equipped space - is to the left, and the bedroom/living room is to the right.

Features include:

• Central heating
• Hairdryer
• Radio
• Toiletries
• Tumble dryer
• TV
• Washing machine
• WiFi

Eating

Both apartments have small but surprisingly well-stocked kitchens. You’ve got all the essentials - pots, pans, crockery, coffee machine, toaster and combination microwave-oven. The workspaces aren’t big but are perfectly functional for knocking up breakfasts and light meals. Coffee, tea, sugar and oil are provided (plus free prosecco as your i-escape gift), but for other supplies, you can easily nip into the village. There’s a Co-op 200 metres away, and a very well stocked greengrocers on the pedestrianised street.

But with so many foodie highlights in Bristol, we’d highly recommend getting out to eat. My favourite spot for a yummy brunch is Primrose Cafe, set below the arch leading to Clifton Village. On a sunny day, you can sit outside and soak up the hubbub of neighbourhood life. Veggies should head opposite to East Village Cafe, which doubles up as a homeware shop. Some of the best dinner options include Nutmeg, which serves punchy Indian fare, and Milk Bun, which specialises in juicy burgers. There’s also a good fish and chip takeaway, plus plenty of cosy pubs. For cocktails on a sunny day, pop around the corner to the White Lion pub, which has a big terrace with stunning views of the Suspension Bridge and gorge below.

Features include:

• Coffee maker
• Dishwasher
• Fridge
• Hob or stove
• Microwave
• Oven
• Restaurants nearby
• Toaster

Activities

• Spend a morning in Clifton Village, cafe-hopping and browsing the boutique shops and Victorian arcade
  
• Then head up to the Observatory for a view of the bridge, and continue onwards to the leafy Downs, where there are approximately 400 acres to stroll
  
• Walk across the bridge to Leigh Woods or Ashton Court, both with lots of pretty walking trails
  
• Book a swim-and-spa in Clifton’s refurbished Victorian Lido, which also has a good Mediterranean restaurant
  
• Stroll down to the harbour and go for a wander or boat ride along the river. There are lots of cafes and restaurants lining the water, plus Brunel's SS Great Britain and the M Shed to explore
  
• Bristol has a decent selection of galleries, including the Bristol Museum and Gallery in Clifton, and the Arnolfini by the harbour
  
• On a rainy day, head to one of the city’s independent cinemas, which include the Watershed (good for art-house films) and (my personal favourite) the Everyman, where you can lounge on sofas and have food brought to you
  
• Culture vultures should head to Bristol Old Vic, Colston Hall, the Tobacco Factory, St Georges, and the Hippodrome for theatre, dance, comedy and live music

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Shopping / markets
• Theatre

Kids

These are small apartments, each with one bedroom, so kids can only stay if sharing their parents' bed. Both apartments can fit a baby cot (must be requested in advance), but no extra beds can be added.

Family friendly accommodation:

Cots Available

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

The Clifton Village Hideaways are in Clifton, north of Bristol city centre in south-west England. They're close to the famous Suspension Bridge and Clifton's shops and restaurants.

By Air:
Fly into Bristol Airport (13km), which has numerous services from other cities across the UK and Europe. It's a 25-minute taxi ride to the apartments. Alternatively, you can take the Bristol Flyer bus service, which runs every 10 minutes from the airport to Bristol city centre.

By Car:
The apartments are easily accessible from the M4 and the M5. Parking is on the streets but a permit can be provided if you request in advance (extra cost). If you're driving through central Bristol, note that it has a Clean Air Zone, so you may need to pay a fee (the apartments are outside of the zone). See our car rental recommendations.

By Train:
Get the train to Bristol Temple Meads, then take a 10-minute taxi ride to the hotel. You could also get a connecting train to Clifton Down, from which it's a 25-minute walk to the apartments, or a bus to Clifton Village.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.