City Breaks

There's plenty to see and do whilst enjoying a relaxing leisure break at the Arnos Manor Hotel. Bristol is one of the finest cities in the West of England offering a host of attractions, both historical and cultural, as well as being one of the top shopping venues in the country.

As a touring base, the city cannot be beaten when you look towards Bath, the Cotswolds, Wales and the West of England.

The ideal venue for a weekend break in Bristol, Arnos Manor Hotel was built in 1760 by the renowned wealthy merchant Williams Reeve as a private residence. Unusually the building has retained many Georgian Gothic features in spite of being fully modernised in its conversion to this elegant hotel. You can dine in style under the glass domed roof of the award winning Cloisters Restaurant, or relax in the bar and Chapel Lounge for more informal snacks or pre-dinner drinks.

A city break in Bristol will leave you wanting to return again and a gain to sample the two sides of this city. Firstly you have the modern bustle of a vibrant city under regeneration with new shopping centres, bars and nightlife for those with the energy; but the other side of Bristol has retained a genteel reserved quality that can be seen in the old quarter. A must to fit into your short break would be a trip to Bristol Zoo and Gardens for a walk on the wild side in the heart of the city. For a more historical look at Bristol, you could take a Blue Badge guided Walking tour, or visit the monuments to Brunel, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, and the SS Great Britain.

Even though your city break provides all the bustle and convenience of having amenities on your doorstep, take a step outside the city limits and you find yourself in the beautiful countryside with the spectacular Avon Gorge, and not far away, the world famous Cheddar caves and gorge.