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The Base Bed & Breakfast: Traveller Reviews

564 Fishponds Road | Fishponds, Bristol BS16 3DD, England
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The Base Bed & Breakfast
Ranked #14 of 86 Bristol B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
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Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
1 review
“a perfect place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

I've just spent two nights in room 8 and I found everything exactly as I would have wished - perfect location for visiting family and for taking buses into the city centre. I was able to last all day [including a lot of walking] on the veggie fry-up breakfasts and will definitely return; I've recommended it to my relatives for their other guests. I did like the self-service key collection - and the breakfast chef was charming! Thank you very much.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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london
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Basic room in a horrible area”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

My rooms was very basic quite depressing with cheap furniture more suited to contractors than tourists. Great breakfast room with friendly staff that cooked a great meal.
The area has no pubs that I would drink in. Went to the local shop for wine but they didnt sell any! Shop mainly frequented by street drinkers oneof which pursued me down the street for money.

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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TheBaseBristol, Owner at The Base Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
2 November 2011
Hello Unverified Tripadvisor Reviewer,

We have basic rooms for low budgets, and better rooms for high budgets. Not all shops sell wine, but our short and sweet Guest Information sheet in the rooms tells you where the supermarkets and local shops etc are. I suspect you tried the shop directly across the road for wine, but I hope you managed to walk the extra 20 yards to the mini-supermarket who are licensed. Perhaps you should have asked one of the "streetdrinkers" where to buy wine as it appears they were a few steps ahead of you.

Next time, think about how little you have paid for your 'basic' room, then open your mouth and talk to us. We are on the phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We would have more than likely upgraded you free of charge as this is the sort of thing we do for people who give us the chance to do something about it by talking to us. You are free to check out the area on Google's Streetview, but this is not something we can do much about although we do try by looking after our own little bit of it.

If you are going to go bleeting on Tripadvisor then at least have the decency to be a bit more specific (i.e. which room you were in) so that your rant can be a little more constructive for OTHER PEOPLE to benefit from.
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Exeter, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“Clean nicely decorated rooms, great value”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

I have stayed here a few times this year in different rooms for nights out in Bristol with friends, and would definitely recommend coming here again because the staff are friendly, rooms are immaculate and nicely decorated and they are also great value for money. The location is not bad either although it is not in the city centre, it is not far.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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TheBaseBristol, Owner at The Base Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
2 November 2011
Thank you, thank you and thank you! You can come again! ;-)
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Petersfield, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Fabulous breakfast!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

I chose this B&B as it is so close to UWE and I am glad I did. It is very quirky with plenty of character. The breakfast is really something special and you dont have to be vegetarian to enjoy it.
The room was very clean and comfortable and nice and warm.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Plymouth, United Kingdom
1 review
“Couldn't fault it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

I have stayed here many times this year whilst I've attended the university and I cannot praise it more. The self entry system is efficient and effective, the rooms are spotless and very comfortable and the breakfast is yummy! 100s of times better than a souless chain.

Room Tip: Room 1 and 2 are lovely....option of using a shared kitchen
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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564 Fishponds Road | Fishponds, Bristol BS16 3DD, England
Price range (per night):* 53 AUD - 94 AUD

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