Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel  

In Winterbourne on the outskirts of Bristol, set among landscaped grounds. Two miles from Bristol Parkway station and a short drive to the city centre. Address: Old Gloucester Road, BS36 1RP.

A stylish 4-star country house hotel with 68 guest rooms and a classic-meets-contemporary vibe. Rooms feature HD TVs, complimentary high-speed WiFi, air conditioning/heating, and tea/coffee facilities; Privilege and Superior rooms add Nespresso machines, robes and slippers, and many Superior rooms open onto garden patios. This is a pet-friendly hotel with dog-friendly rooms in the Mews block (pets not permitted in the restaurant).

Relax in the indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna, or work out in the fitness centre. There’s a bar, on-site car parking and complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property. Wake up to views over the South Gloucestershire countryside and landscaped gardens.

Seven flexible meeting rooms can host events and banquets for up to 150 guests. Fast, high-speed internet is available throughout the hotel.

Enjoy afternoon tea in the contemporary lounge or freshly prepared meals in the on-site brasserie overlooking the grounds. The dining spaces focus on relaxed, seasonal fare (pets are not allowed in the restaurant).