The Mansion
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The mansion has long been the focal point for the community throughout its history. Built in 1862 by William Venn Gough, a much celebrated architect who was also responsible for Bristol attractions such as Cabot Tower, Queen Square House and Colston Girls School. The mansion started life as a convent but has been ustalised as an orphanage
The mansion has long been the focal point for the community throughout its history. Built in 1862 by William Venn Gough, a much celebrated architect who was also responsible for Bristol attractions such as Cabot Tower, Queen Square House and Colston Girls School. The mansion started life as a convent but has been ustalised as an orphanage, a retreat for wounded soldiers during the second world war, a childrens home and more recently, even a hippy commune.
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Families from all over the world come to stay at the mansion. It is particularly popular for long weekends, birthday celebrations and as a family retreat, The mansion is a unique and special place which provides much needed accommodation for large groups and families who wish to explore the celebrated city of Bristol and the surrounding beauty of the west country.