In the historic village of Clifton, this small hotel is just a short walk from Brunel’s famous suspension bridge, providing free loose leaf tea in the rooms and an AA Rosette restaurant. It offers a private walled garden and rooms with a flat-screen TV and a Sony stereo. Light and airy, each room has free coffee and fresh fruit, as well as a fully stocked mini bar. The No.4 Restaurant serves British and French-influenced meals from a seasonal menu with local ingredients in relaxed surroundings. Guests can enjoy 15% off the price of their meal. Bristol city centre is just 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel. The University of Bristol can be reached in around 5 minutes by car.