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Vegan retreat and animal sanctuary. Offers self contained chalet accommodation as well as individual ensuite rooms in the main house. Each room has an espresso pod machine and complimentary vegan treats are provided. Serves breakfast and offers home cooked savoury sharing platter upon reservation. Open Mon-Sun 09:00-20:00.
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Last update on 29 Mar 2022 by fiazip
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Added by fiazip on 25 Jun 2019
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10 Reviews
First Review by TJB2
abbiebolt
Points +168
Best birthday weekend - Edit
I stayed here for my 30th birthday in February 2023 and had the most wonderful weekend.
Read moreThe area was very peaceful and I felt really relaxed and secure. I enjoyed being able to look out onto all the lovely animal residents at the sanctuary.
It was very easy to find and we had no issue parking outside.
The owners were very warm and welcoming. They were very interesting to talk to and nothing was too much of an ask.
We stayed in the double room with a garden view, but we also got to look around the standard double room as we had friends staying there. They were a good size and spotless!
The beds, I believe, were king size and very comfortable which meant I had a wonderful night's sleep.
The showers were lovely and spacious with good water pressure, the bathroom had an electric toothbrush charger built into the wall which was super handy!
I appreciated the Smart TV in the rooms which meant we were able to cast our phones to watch whatever we liked.
We had the sausage sandwiches for breakfast. We also had cupcakes, juice and smoothies. Everything was absolutely delicious. My non-vegan partner also enjoyed them very much.
The only issue for us personally was that we were spending a lot on taxis because we had made a lot of plans which were based in Bristol city centre which is around a 20-30 minute drive away (...and as the birthday girl I had no intention of driving!).
There are good bus links into town and there is a bus stop very close by at the top of the hill, but depending on where you are off to, you may need to allow yourself around an hour travel time. However, that's not a reflection on the accommodation, but something to be mindful of when booking if you don't drive or want to take the car into town.
For me, it was a massive comfort to be able to stay somewhere where I didn't have to worry if any of the food or toiletries were vegan. I don't think you need to be vegan to enjoy this place as my partner and friends were not vegan and they had a lovely time.
We would love to stay here again. I've already been eyeing up the cabin for our next visit!
Thank you The Base Vegan Retreat for having us! And thank you for everything you do for the animals.
Pros: Fully vegan, Comfy stay, Get to visit their rescued animals
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HelsRB
Points +175
Amazing place to stay - Edit
Thoroughly enjoyed our couple of nights here . The cabin is well equipped with everything you need. Good quality appliances. We had a lovely first evening in the spa , followed by a lot fire.
Read moreThe highlight though is the rescue animals in the garden especially the turkeys 🥰
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gemandpam
Points +187
Would recommend! - Edit
Booked a weekend to stay here for my boyfriend's birthday, but would definitely come back here to stay if we ever needed to stay in Bristol again. Lovely room with a garden view, owners WhatsApp messaged us before we arrived to give us all of the details so everything was clear when we arrived (parking and gate code etc). Owners Jacqui and Fiaz were so amenable and friendly, accommodated absolutely everything and were really happy to answer any questions about the animals. The breakfast and afternoon tea were delicious, and the owners also recommended local vegan restaurants which we took them up on and thoroughly enjoyed!
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Great food, Beautiful scenery
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CharleyHarris
Points +1007
Anniversary Getaway - Edit
Overall, a really good experience and I would recommend!
Read moreWe stayed here for our anniversary weekend, at the same time as Bristol VegFest, which meant the owners were busier than usual as they had a stall there (rightfully and understandably so). As a result a few things weren’t as seamless as they may usually be. Our room wasn’t serviced during our two night stay (breakfast plates stayed in the room until we put them outside, which we didn’t realise if we should/need to do as it said rooms were checked daily).
We had an amazing afternoon tea on arrival, followed by the cooked breakfast which was yummy and a Bircher muesli the next day (unfortunately this had gone off and tasted fizzy).
The rooms were clean and pretty, we stayed in the garden view room which I highly recommend so you can see the animals as they wake up in the morning!
Please do bring some rabbit/bird friendly toys or foods as these are welcomed. I wish we had known!
Bunnies were friendly and one of the turkeys loves strokes. Great experience.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-11
Pros: Animal sanctuary, Modern and clean, Good food
Cons: One meal had gone off, room wasn’t serviced
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HenryBlane
Points +11324
Amazing! - Edit
Me and my wife absolutely loved our visit to The Base! The retreat consists of a house with several double rooms and a big garden which is home to rescue ducks, rabbits, turkeys, chickens and guinea pigs. There is also a cabin in the garden which has two double beds and it's own bathroom and kitchen, and this is where we stayed.
Read moreThe cabin was lovely and spacious with a cosy decor. It was well equipped with all of the kitchen utensils that we needed and appliances including an oven, hob, dishwasher and two washing machines. There were also towels in the bathroom (although no body wash so I'd recommend bringing your own). There were also other fun quirks in the cabin such as a guitar, disco ball, arcade game table and a smart TV with an Xbox.
The Base is in a quiet neighbourhood and it was a very relaxing and peaceful place to stay. The rescue animals roam freely in the garden during the day and we had a lovely time sitting and watching them running around and enjoying their freedom. We also got to feed them. It was just so nice to be in amongst the animals, and it made me so happy knowing that they get to live out the rest of their lives in such a loving place after coming from such tough starts to their lives.
They also serve home-made food on site, and the menu includes a range of breakfasts, dinners, snacks and an afternoon tea. Food can be ordered in advance and you can have it served in your room or in the garden. Me and my wife went for the afternoon tea and it was absolutely delicious! It came with a selection of sandwiches, scones, cakes and brownies. It was all really tasty and I was particularly impressed with the scones and the cupcakes, which had a lovely moist texture. We also got to pick a hot drink from a selection of teas and coffees (I went for a Darjeeling Earl Grey tea).
On top of all of this the couple who runs the place are really nice and friendly, and the rooms are really good value. The cabin cost us just £179 per night and it could technically sleep 4 people!
We loved everything about our stay and I would highly recommend visiting!
Pros: Home to lots of rescue animals, Great value, Delicious food
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cmhwak
Points +2664
Perfect vegan B&B - Edit
We finally managed to visit this lovely little animal sanctuary/B&B after following them for the last couple of years on Facebook. Perfectly situated between Bristol and Bath it is a cozy green oasis for a city trip. Quite calm and green walking areas close by-especially great if you are travelling with your dogs (very welcomed here,too). You can also order vegan breakfast,dinner,afternoon tea and have that tasty stuff either in your room or outside near the furry and feathered rescued souls living in their garden. I would recommend ordering the dishes in advance. The rooms are very modern and clean. We highly recommend this place!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Calm&green located within the city
Guest
hillbill
Points +178
Brilliant, all vegan place to stay, great food, great accommodation and great people - Edit
We spent a few days at The Base Vegan Retreat & Small Animal Sanctuary on the edge of Bristol, staying in the garden view room.
Read moreThe room was nice and comfy with everything we needed (including a fridge), the food was fab, the animals running free in the garden and spending time with like minded, sussed people is truly refreshing.
Great location too, very easy to get into Bristol which has a great number of vegan places to eat.
Highly recommended!
Pros: All vegan, Animal Sanctuary , Fab location
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LauraMu
Points +1311
Best place to stay - Edit
We had a brilliant time here. Stayed one night in the cabin and wished we could have stayed longer. Got to hang out with all the animals in the garden and the cabin is so nice, clean and plenty to keep us entertained.
Read morePros: Vegan, The animals
Cons: None
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friedrice
Points +1366
Miss u Binky - Edit
Went with my partner and the hosts were great, the bunnies were adorable and the food was good too! Shoutout to Binky the bun 🐇
Read moreGuest
TJB2
Points +16
Unique - Edit
A fantastic find. It is a hidden gem in a secluded spot right in the middle of all the action. We stayed in the lodge..It had everything you needed and more. The decor is unique. Very comfortable. Cosy but spacious. The food was delicious recommend ordering in advance. The very best bit for me was the animals. They were happy. Content and cheeky. Would recommend.
Read morePros: Friendly staff and guests, Vegan , Private
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