Sally’s place is a good size and very well presented. The kitchen is fully equipped so making proper meals is not a problem to do. The bedroom is spacious, with a super-comfortable bed. The living room has a huge sofa, TV, dining table and an extensive supply of books and magazines. Car parking at the front of the flat is available (this is almost unheard of in this area of Bristol where most of the streets are covered by a resident’s parking zone). Sally was away when we stayed but her daughter Becky lives very close by and was always very helpful.
My wife and I stayed for six weeks, while waiting for our new apartment to be ready. We have lived in Bristol since 1975 so we knew Clifton and Hotwells, but spending that time in the area let us almost feel like locals. Five minutes walk uphill leads to Clifton village with a wide range of independent shops, jewellers, galleries, restaurants, cafes, pubs, a few supermarkets and a jazz club. A little further is Brunel’s suspension bridge and the Downs which is a huge area of grassland normally occupied by Bristolians running, walking and playing football. Five minutes walk downhill leads to the Harbourside with more places to eat and drink, boats to watch, more Bristolians walking and running, and another jazz club.
If you want a break in Bristol, and why wouldn’t you, Sally’s place is ideal.