First off...the house is lovely. spotlessly clean, great amenities, very homely and comfortable, lots of nice furniture, art on the walls, books on the shelves etc as well as all the things expected such as dishwasher, washing machine etc. It's located on a lovely little street near the park and a great pub a few doors away that does the best pizzas and craft beers and a beer garden with a great view. it feels very cosy and homely and suited us (2 adults and 2 teens).
it's a 20 minute walk into the bottom end of town...through the park, under the railway bridge and along a few roads and the river and you arrive at Wapping Wharf, which is a great introduction to Bristol...cool, independent, quirky, waterside, nice bars, museums shops etc etc...then a further 15 to 20 minute walk takes you to the Bear Cage for Stokes Croft and the fantastic cheap eats (The Viet Kitchen is ace) or up the Art Gallery road and the amazing vintage clothes shops. We stayed for three days and only saw a fraction of Bristol...there's so much to see and do and each area has its own charms. We will have to return to see the Tower, Bridge and Clifton as we run out of time.
certain parts of the walk into town are quite 'urban' but it is a city after all and like i said it is only about ten minutes and feels very safe, even at night. There's a huge ASDA about 10 minutes walk away for pastries and top ups...but I recommend having a breakfast in the Totterdown Canteen a short drive away!
I thoroughly recommend Hannah's place for your stay in Bristol. There was great communication from Hannah and no fuss when I added an extra day. Thanks for a perfect stay!