The Rising Sun Hotel - Backwell

$$$$||View on mapBackwell, United Kingdom91 West Town Road Backwell, Backwell, United Kingdom|
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The Rising Sun Hotel - Backwell
91 West Town Road Backwell, Backwell, United Kingdom·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Facilities9.0
Location8.9
Who stays here
Couples62%
Solo17%
Families12%
Groups7%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.2
Facilities9.0
Location8.9
Who stays here
Couples62%
Solo17%
Families12%
Groups7%

"Family-friendly, dog-welcoming inn with a children's play area, 7 km from Bristol Airport"

Amenities & Public Spaces

The Rising Sun Backwell offers expansive outdoor gardens, a large beer garden, and a dedicated children's play area set within the grounds. Guests have access to a picnic area and sun terrace, alongside a coffee house on site and a bar serving award-winning beers. The property also includes meeting and banquet facilities, with complimentary on-site parking and a designated accessible parking space.

Accommodations

The Rising Sun Backwell provides 6 en-suite guest bedrooms, including superior king rooms and family rooms with multiple bathrooms. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and a work desk with an iron. Guests also receive fresh milk on request, bottled water, and a choice of teas, coffee, and biscuits in the room.

Dining

The hotel's on-site restaurant serves seasonal dishes and hearty pub classics, with a menu that includes a full English breakfast, continental breakfast, and vegetarian breakfast options. Guests with early departure times can request a customizable early breakfast, and during evenings a dedicated dietary requirements menu is available. The bar offers award-winning beers, wine and champagne, and a cocktail happy hour with two pizzas for the price of one on select days.

Pet-Friendly Policies

The Rising Sun Backwell welcomes dogs in designated rooms and offers pet bowls upon request. The property has a large secure beer garden where guests can exercise their dogs, and there is a dog-friendly park just a five-minute walk away. Guests staying with pets can also use the outdoor picnic area and sun terrace without additional fees.

Children & Families

Families staying at The Rising Sun Backwell have access to a large children's play area and outdoor play equipment in the beer garden. The restaurant offers a children's menu, with smaller portion sizes and special diet menus available upon request. The hotel's location, within a 10-minute drive from Bristol and close to the M5 motorway, provides families with easy day trips to attractions such as Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole.

  • Location: 7 km from Bristol Airport, with easy access to Cheddar Gorge and Mendip Hills
  • Rooms: 6 en-suite guest bedrooms, including superior king rooms and family rooms with multiple bathrooms
  • Dining: On-site restaurant using fresh local produce, with customizable early breakfast for early flights
  • Pet-Friendly: Designated dog-friendly rooms and pet bowls; large secure beer garden for dogs and a 5-minute walk to a dog-friendly park
  • Family-Friendly: Large children's play area in the beer garden, extensive outdoor space, and kids' meals on the menu
  • Garden: Expansive outdoor gardens with picnic area, sun terrace, and large beer garden
  • Additional: Meeting/banquet facilities, free on-site parking, and flexible late check-in with door code access
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-22:00
from 07:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 15.75 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:7
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Rooms and availability

Standard King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Superior King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services
Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports activities

Cycling

Golf course

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling
  • Golf course

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room features

  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Rising Sun Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 76 £
📏 Distance to centre 1.1 km
✈️ Distance to airport 7.4 km
🧳 Nearest airport Bristol, BRS

Location

91 West Town Road Backwell, Backwell, United Kingdom
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91 West Town Road Backwell, Backwell, United Kingdom
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91 West Town Road Backwell, Backwell, United Kingdom
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
West Town Methodist Church
470 m
Restaurant
Backwell Grill House
690 m

Reviews of The Rising Sun Hotel

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FAQ about The Rising Sun

Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at the The Rising Sun Hotel hotel?
During their stay at the The Rising Sun Hotel hotel guests can visit Backwell Lake (1.9 km), Noah's Ark Zoo Farm (4.7 km) as well as Tickenham Golf Centre (4.6 km) among others.
What is the nearest airport to the 5-star The Rising Sun Hotel?
Bristol airport lies within 10 km of the 5-star The Rising Sun Hotel and is reachable with a 15-minute drive.
Can we park our car at The Rising Sun Hotel?
Yes, The Rising Sun Hotel provides parking spaces on site.
Does the The Rising Sun Hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the The Rising Sun Hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in the inn?
Guests of the inn can check in from 15:00 to 22:00 and check out from 07:00 to 11:00. Late check-out is also available upon request.
How much does a room at the hotel cost?
The price for a room in the hotel starts at $103.
What payment methods are available in the 5-star The Rising Sun Hotel hotel?
At the 5-star The Rising Sun Hotel hotel, you can pay using сash, Visa, and American Express.
What are the room types offered by The Rising Sun Hotel hotel?
The Rising Sun Hotel hotel provides such room types as Standard King Room, Superior King Room, and Family Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the 5-star The Rising Sun Hotel?
Each room at the 5-star The Rising Sun Hotel offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, some units feature private bathrooms along with a hair dryer and a walk-in shower.
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