West View House guidebook
Food scene
Outstanding food grown on site, roaring fires and cocktails on offer.
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The Pig - near Bath
Outstanding food grown on site, roaring fires and cocktails on offer.
The Wheatsheaf
Combe Hay LaneHigh end pub food, excellent selection of fine wines.
Great roast dinners for sharing with friends and family on a Sunday.
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Castle Farm Cafe
Midford RoadGreat roast dinners for sharing with friends and family on a Sunday.
King William Inn
B3115Decent food. More of a food pub than a drinking pub
Newton Farm Foods
Excellent selection of farm shop food and nice cafe.
The Ring O'Bells its a must visit and just a 20 minute stroll away over the neighbouring fields. Roaring fire, traditional somerset bowling, excellent food, ale, wine selection and service. https://www.priston.org.uk/ringobells.htm
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Ring O'Bells
The Ring O'Bells its a must visit and just a 20 minute stroll away over the neighbouring fields. Roaring fire, traditional somerset bowling, excellent food, ale, wine selection and service. https://www.priston.org.uk/ringobells.htm
This is one of the closest village shops to us. Great for essentials (Milk, bread, flour etc)
Radstock Co-operative - Timsbury
North RoadThis is one of the closest village shops to us. Great for essentials (Milk, bread, flour etc)
Taka Taka
3 Triangle SThe best Kebab in the west country bar none.
The best Bakery in Bath. Excellent freshly made bread and pastries and very good coffee.
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Landrace Bakery
61A Walcot StThe best Bakery in Bath. Excellent freshly made bread and pastries and very good coffee.
Sightseeing
Excellent attraction in Bristol for families. in the style of a modern science museum.
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We The Curious
One Anchor RdExcellent attraction in Bristol for families. in the style of a modern science museum.
Bristol Aquarium
Anchor RoadGreat Aquarium for all ages
Historic theatre in the centre of Bath. Info here:
https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk
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Theater Royal Bath
Saw CloseHistoric theatre in the centre of Bath. Info here:
https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Stonehendge is an hours drive from West View House. One of the most historic sites in the world. For more info:
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/
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Stonehenge
Stonehendge is an hours drive from West View House. One of the most historic sites in the world. For more info:
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/
Magical outdoor ice skating rink in bath during the festive season. Mulled wine and wood burning oven Pizza served.
https://www.bathonice.com
Bath on Ice
Royal AvenueMagical outdoor ice skating rink in bath during the festive season. Mulled wine and wood burning oven Pizza served.
https://www.bathonice.com
The Roman Baths
Abbey ChurchyardFor more info:
https://www.romanbaths.co.uk
One of the most recognizable pieces of architecture in Bath, Pulteney Bridge is one of only a handful of bridges still standing with buildings atop them. Completed in 1774 to connect central Bath to undeveloped land on the opposite side of the River Avon, it's considered one of the most iconic such bridges in the world.
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Pulteney-Brücke
Bridge StreetOne of the most recognizable pieces of architecture in Bath, Pulteney Bridge is one of only a handful of bridges still standing with buildings atop them. Completed in 1774 to connect central Bath to undeveloped land on the opposite side of the River Avon, it's considered one of the most iconic such bridges in the world.
If you'd like to enjoy the same bathing experience as the ancient Romans who built the original baths here, you're in luck. A dip in the waters of Thermae Bath Spa, located across the street from the Roman Baths, is a unique opportunity to experience the same thermal waters that have drawn people as far back as the Celts to the area for thousands of years. More info here:
www.thermaebathspa.com
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Thermae Bath Spa
Hot Bath StreetIf you'd like to enjoy the same bathing experience as the ancient Romans who built the original baths here, you're in luck. A dip in the waters of Thermae Bath Spa, located across the street from the Roman Baths, is a unique opportunity to experience the same thermal waters that have drawn people as far back as the Celts to the area for thousands of years. More info here:
www.thermaebathspa.com
The mainstay of the Holburne Museum's excellent collection of art includes paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, and Stubbs, along with 18th-century silver, Wedgwood porcelain, Renaissance bronzes, and early period furniture. For more info:
www.holburne.org
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Das Holburne Museum
Great Pulteney StreetThe mainstay of the Holburne Museum's excellent collection of art includes paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, and Stubbs, along with 18th-century silver, Wedgwood porcelain, Renaissance bronzes, and early period furniture. For more info:
www.holburne.org
Stourhead have spectacular illuminations at Christmas time. 35 mins away by car and extremely festive! There are some other closer national trust illuminations too. Check out the national trust website for your favourite. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/christmas-days-out-near-bath-and-bristol
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Stourhead House The National Trust
High StreetStourhead have spectacular illuminations at Christmas time. 35 mins away by car and extremely festive! There are some other closer national trust illuminations too. Check out the national trust website for your favourite. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lists/christmas-days-out-near-bath-and-bristol
Walks
Inglesbatch is a picturesque rural hamlet situated in breath-taking countryside between Englishcombe and Priston. There are numerous spectacularly beautiful walks here. Ranging from 20 mins to 4hrs!
Inglesbatch
Inglesbatch is a picturesque rural hamlet situated in breath-taking countryside between Englishcombe and Priston. There are numerous spectacularly beautiful walks here. Ranging from 20 mins to 4hrs!
You can see the lovely village of Timsbury and one tree hill from our garden. It makes for a beautiful walk through Priston and beyond. Timsbury also offers a cafe, pub, village shop, a co-op, chemist, health food shop and a few beauticians.
Timsbury
You can see the lovely village of Timsbury and one tree hill from our garden. It makes for a beautiful walk through Priston and beyond. Timsbury also offers a cafe, pub, village shop, a co-op, chemist, health food shop and a few beauticians.
Brilliant way to see Bath, More info here:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline/trails/bath-skyline-walk
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Bath Skyline
Brilliant way to see Bath, More info here:
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bath-skyline/trails/bath-skyline-walk
Either for a picturesque walk or a challenging climb. Cheddar has both. check out this site for more details. https://www.cheddargorge.co.uk/rocksport/cheddar-gorge-climbs
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Cheddar-Schlucht
Either for a picturesque walk or a challenging climb. Cheddar has both. check out this site for more details. https://www.cheddargorge.co.uk/rocksport/cheddar-gorge-climbs
Chew valley is a lovely place to list as a day trip. So much wildlife to spot and there is a fantastic gastro pub in the nearby Compton Martin called the Ring O Bells to start or finish off the day!
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Chew Valley Lake
Chew valley is a lovely place to list as a day trip. So much wildlife to spot and there is a fantastic gastro pub in the nearby Compton Martin called the Ring O Bells to start or finish off the day!
Neighbourhoods
Quiet rural hamlet one mile from Priston and three miles from Bath. A friendly community amidst far reaching views and Duchy of Cornwall landscapes.
Inglesbatch
Quiet rural hamlet one mile from Priston and three miles from Bath. A friendly community amidst far reaching views and Duchy of Cornwall landscapes.
Priston Village is beautiful and friendly. With the stunning 12th century church of St Luke and St Andrews open to all. At the heart of the village is the wonderful Ring O Bells.
Priston Village
Priston Village is beautiful and friendly. With the stunning 12th century church of St Luke and St Andrews open to all. At the heart of the village is the wonderful Ring O Bells.
Cinema
Boutique cinema in the heart of Bath. Listings here:
https://www.tivolicinemas.com
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TIVOLI Cinemas
6-8 Dorchester StBoutique cinema in the heart of Bath. Listings here:
https://www.tivolicinemas.com
Decent large scale cinema with very good prices.
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Vue Cinema Bristol - Longwell Green
Avon Ring RoadDecent large scale cinema with very good prices.
Supermarkets
Sainsbury's
Rowden LaneClosest Large supermarket
Waitrose & Partners
Broadmead LaneDecent supermarket in Keynsham
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Trains
Trains are regular to Bristol, London Paddington and Reading. All serviced by GWR:
https://www.gwr.com
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Local Buses
Buses locally are few and far between, details here for the 179 Bus that travels between Timsbury and Bath. Please note it is a 15 minute walk to the bus stop:
https://bustimes.org/services/179-bath-bus-station-timsbury
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Wellies
It can get muddy on the surrounding walks. Wellies are essential in the winter if you want to enjoy the surroundings.
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Taxis
There is the occasional Uber though there aren't too many of them. The most reliable taxi company is V-Cars:
https://www.v-cars.com/locations/bath/
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A hot air balloon ride over Bath and Inglesbatch
If the wind is right the hot air balloons often pass right over head. Its a cheery sight to see!
There are many companies who fly. Try https://www.baileyballoons.co.uk