The village of Cold Ashton houses a fine Elizabethan Manor House and old Rectory. The 16th Century Church is also well worth a visit, the tower itself being well over 700years old.

The village pub The White Hart Inn used to be an old coaching Inn on the main Bristol to London road and now serves traditional ales and good food.

2 miles down the road is the village of Marshfield with 3 more pubs, a small supermarket, newsagents, Butchers Shop and Post Office.

Jct. 18 of the M4 is only 4 miles away allowing easy access for exploring the area.

6 miles to the south is the famous Georgian City of Bath where you can see the old Roman Baths or take a dip in the waters of the New Bath Spa and then treat yourself to a meal at Jamie Oliver's new Italian Restaurant.

Bristol is easily accessible via the A420 or the M4 Jct. 19.

"Shop till you drop" in the new multimillion Cabot Circus shopping complex, or by complete contrast visit Brunel's SS Great Britain in Bristol's dock area.

The National Trust property Dyrham Park is only 4 miles away. The chocolate -box picture village of Castle Coombe and Badminton Horse Trials a short 15 minute drive.

At any time of the year Westonburt Arboretum (but especially the Autumn) is spectacular and well worth a visit. Landsdown Race Course is within 10 minutes drive.

But if you just want to relax bring your golf clubs and visit Lansdown Golf Club -------they welcome visitors, or just your walking boots and enjoy the beautiful St Catherine's Valley or even part of The Cotswold Way!.

There's something for everyone when you visit Cold Ashton!