There’s a particular kind of holiday that gets it right on both counts. The perfect balance of proper countryside quiet, and a genuinely exciting city close enough to visit without it feeling like an expedition. That’s exactly what you’ll find staying with us near Hinton, just a short drive from Bristol.
Two cottages, one countryside base
Budding and Tull sit side by side in the on the edge of the Cotswolds, each offering its own take on a relaxed countryside stay. Expect private outdoor space, cosy interiors, and the kind of quiet that’s increasingly hard to find. Being neighbouring properties, they’re a natural fit for larger groups or families travelling together who still want their own separate space to retreat to at the end of the day.
What sets this pair apart from a typical countryside escape, though, is what’s on your doorstep once you fancy a change of pace: Bristol, roughly 25 minutes down the road. If Budding or Tull aren’t quite right for your group, look at our other Cotswold cottages instead.
What’s on in Bristol this autumn
Bristol’s cultural calendar rarely slows down, and September brings a strong run of things worth building a day (or evening) around.
Theatre and comedy at Bristol Hippodrome Mean Girls arrives on stage from 8-12 September, followed the week after by Kevin Bridges, whose stand-up tour lands on the 15th. Both are firmly in “book ahead” territory, so it’s worth checking availability early if either catches your eye. Look a little further ahead and plan your Christmas panto trip to see Sleeping Beauty.
A range of events at Bristol Beacon From comedy with Russell Howard to an evening of music by Michael Ball, there’s plenty to see this September, whatever your taste.
Free culture down by the harbour If you’d rather not spend on tickets, Bristol’s short film and animation festival takes over Watershed, Bristol Beacon, and Arnolfini each September, a relaxed way to spend an afternoon without committing to a full day out.
The best of both, genuinely
The appeal here isn’t just “close to Bristol”, it’s what that proximity actually lets you do. Catch a matinee, browse a market, sit through a gig you’d usually have to travel hours
for, then drive back to peaceful bliss, with none of the noise or crowds following you home.
That’s the whole idea behind staying at Budding or Tull: a countryside break that doesn’t ask you to choose between switching off and having something to do.
Plan your stay
Whether you’re building a trip around a specific show or simply want a countryside base with options nearby, Budding and Tull are ready for an autumn booking. Check availability and start planning your stay.
Event dates and lineups are correct as of publication and subject to change – we’d recommend checking directly with the relevant venue. Events take place throughout the year.