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Located less than 20 minutes' drive from Bristol, The Rising Sun offers free WiFi access and free private parking for all guests. From the property, Bristol Airport is just 4.2 miles away and Cheddar Gorge is a 28-minute drive. There is an on-site bar and restaurant. The rooms have a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and free toiletries. Other facilities include a work desk and an iron and ironing board. Each morning, the restaurant serves either a continental breakfast, a full English breakfast or a vegetarian breakfast. In the evenings, a menu offering a range of dishes is served using fresh, local produce. Ashton Court Mansion is 7 miles from The Rising Sun Backwell, while Bristol Zoo Gardens is 8.3 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Butcombe Brewing Co.
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.1
High score for Backwell
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Plesch
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spectacular food! We ended up there randomly and were blown away by the quality of the lunch dinner and breakfast.. rooms lovely staff friendly
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious room, comfortable bed. Dinner was excellent Very convenient for Bristol cruise port
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    If your looking for a pub with rooms , a very good resturant & food , lovely rooms this is it . This is the 4th Butcombe pub we have stayed in , all good & to a certain standard . Keep it up .
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent, customer service was spot on. We will definitely stay there again when travelling to Bristol Airport.
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice room, well furnished and comfortable. Great breakfast. The staff were all great.
  • Lyndon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent facilities and restaurant ideal location for overnight stopover for Bristol airport
  • Zoe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were amazing and went out of their way to help, the food was lovely and the room was cosy & spacious. We would just like to mention the chef at breakfast he was amazing, his colleague hadn't turned up that morning & he was literally...
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was great 👍 Room was comfortable Staff were friendly Lovely evening meal
  • Derek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good room and restaurant food, and very friendly staff. Prompt Refund of breakfast element of rate once it was clear that we could not make use of it.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was excellent . Very comfortable with a great shower and a lovely bed. All I needed in a bedroom.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Rising Sun
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Rising Sun

  • Check-in at The Rising Sun is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at The Rising Sun can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • The Rising Sun is 0.9 miles from the center of Backwell. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Rising Sun has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Room options at The Rising Sun include:

    • Double
    • Family
  • The Rising Sun offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • The prices at The Rising Sun may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.