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Old Church Farm

Church Road, Rudgeway, Bristol, BS35 3SQ

Tel: +44 (0)1454418212

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Bedroom at Old Church Farm with double bed and wooden furniture

About

Old Church Farm is an historic, AA 5 star Gold Award guest house which can trace its roots back a thousand years to when it was King Harold of Wessex's (born 1022) hunting lodge. 

It was extended in the 16th Century and two of the reception rooms feature original Tudor ceilings. Originally called Alveston Manor, the guest house takes its modern name from the ruin of the Church of St Helen, which lies in its 8 acre grounds and held its last service in 1865. More recently, the house was owned by Rolls Royce PLC who used it to entertain visiting dignitaries.

It has 5 guest suites all with countryside views and there is a conference centre with meeting rooms for corporate guests. Old Church Farm is for adult guests only.

All food served at Old Church Farm is home made using local ingredients some of which come from the walled vegetable garden. Three course evening meals are available Monday to Saturday and require 24 hours' notice.

No pets allowed in the guesthouse, only assistance dogs permitted.

The house and grounds are fully licensed to serve wines, beers and spirits. Breakfast is available every day with 12 hours' notice. Outside the property is a terrace with garden furniture overlooking the croquet lawn and an ornamental rose garden. The deconsecrated churchyard can be accessed from the entrance to Old Church Farm and features one of the country's great ancient Yew trees as well as the church ruin.

There is plenty of free parking on site and the facility to charge an electric vehicle.

Free WiFi is available throughout the property with super fast 950 Mb/second connectivity.

From its countryside setting guests can access Bristol, Bath, the Mendips, the Cotswolds, the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean.

Old Church Farm was crowned the Best B&B and Guesthouse 2022 in the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards.

Times
Check in from 5pm
Check out by 10am
Kitchen closed Sunday evening

 

Accessibility

As an historic listed building the guest house itself is not very accessible. The conference centre has level access, wide doorways, disability WC and lift access to upstairs meeting rooms. 

 

Opening Times

Opening times (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Bank HolidayOpen

* Check in from 5pm
Check out by 10am
Kitchen closed Sunday evening

Gradings

  • 5 AA Gold Stars
5 AA Gold Stars

Further Information

Catering

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Establishment Features

  • Countryside Location
  • Free Car Parking
  • Independent Business
  • Licenced for alcohol
  • Restaurant

Key Features

  • Country house
  • Film or TV location
  • Groups Welcomed
  • In countryside
  • Romantic

Parking & Transport

  • Parking On Site

Sustainability

  • Electric Car Charging Point

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

5 of 5 stars
    • Service
      5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      5 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      49
    • Very Good
      0
    • Average
      1
    • Poor
      0
    • Terrible
      0

    Recent Reviews:

    • jaxandco2015
      Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
      Amazing food, room, cleanliness, location , welcome and service - all perfect!
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 2nd March 2023
      I booked a night at Old Church Farm, with dinner and breakfast, as a present for my daughter and her partner. They were both absolutely delighted with everything: the warm welcome, delicious... Read full review
    • Christina F
      London
      Excellent and comfortable stay
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 20th March 2023
      Wonderful return visit here. Great welcome to this really interesting old house. Room spacious, comfortable and clean with interesting views over countryside. Choice of drinks excellent and food... Read full review
    • TravellingTeacherL
      Brisbane, Australia
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Has potential
      3 of 5 stars
      Friday, 14th July 2023
      We chose the Old Church Farm for several reasons, its location is great, close to Bristol but also close to Cotswolds and Bath, all of which were on our to do list. The previous reviews were great... Read full review

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