A destinated wedding town and a center for walking, cycling, and outdoor activities, Bradford on Avon is a rare combination of river, canal, and charming architectures. Located in the Avon Valley, along the banks of River Avon, this town gives visitors a wonderful setting for cultural, leisure, and tourist activities. The Romans, Normans, Saxons, Victorians, and Georgians have all left their mark on Avon’s remarkable story.
Bradford on Avon has many wonderful shops, restaurants, and hotels lining the narrow streets of the city center. Cotswolds stone houses and cottages of various shapes and sizes cover the surrounding hills. The Town Bridge crosses the ‘broad ford’ on the Avon, hence the origin of the town’s name. For music lovers, the town’s pubs offer live folk, jazz, country, and blues whilst choral and classical music can be enjoyed in churches and at the famous Wiltshire Music Centre which attracts international musicians all year round. Planning a trip to Bradford on Avon? Consider staying at one of these great Airbnb vacation rentals below!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 05, 2024.
1. Charming cottage near Bath (from USD 138)
The cottage has two rooms with double beds and one room with a double and a single, so it can accommodate up to 7 guests in total. In addition, there is a lovely, light and airy studio in the garden which sleeps two and a sofa bed in the lounge. Travel cots and additional single mattresses are provided if they are required. Parties can be arranged for an additional fee. There is only one toilet located in the bathroom, and other amenities include Wi-Fi, a kitchen, an indoor fireplace, an iron, and a washer. A cozy wood burner will be provided for winter stays as well. Besides all these amazing facilities, there is a BBQ in the garden and charcoal is provided.
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very cosy comfortable cottagethe cottage was wonderful had lots of character to it and the beds were very comfortablethe living room has a nice fireplace that we lit in the eveningsuch a charming cottage: fabulously comfortable beds an amazing shower and a wonderful pub just around the cornerwe loved the charm of this cottage and had plenty of room for our party of fiveCleanliness:
very comfortable bed clean with nice touches all aroundthe house was very clean and very well equippedamazing house so unique clean and all you could ask forcosy well equipped and cleanthe house was really clean as we arrived and teresa could offer everything we need for our babyboyHost:
the host was very responsive and all went smoothlygreat host good local tips and quick responsesand a fantastic hostteresa is a great hostvery responsive host and very thoughtfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the perfect location great town with tons of restaurants close bygreat place to stay in a great locationsituated ideally and near a supermarket (5min walk)the location was perfect 10 minute walk into bradford-on-avon and about 20 minute drive into bathparking was a little tricky at times but we were always able to secure something within walking distance
2. Comfortable, stylish apartment (from USD 102)
Located on the ground floor of a Georgian building, this private apartment has a large double bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and a luxury shower room. Other amenities include Wifi, a TV, a kitchen, an iron, and a hairdryer. It is just a short walk away from the train station and the city center.
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melissa has a lovely apartment in the idyllic and serene bradford-on-avonwe had a really great stay at melissa's lovely apartment which was well presentedmelissa had thoughtfully provided enough for a continental type breakfast and milk fresh orange etcmelissa had kindly supplied us with breakfast for he first morning as welllovely flat beautifully decorated with lovely bathroom and fully kitted out kitchenCleanliness:
stylish clean and comfortable spaceit's spotlessly clean and beautifully decoratedthe place is well equipped clean and comfortablethe place was very clean on arrival and had everything we needednice clean place mallisa is a very kind personHost:
the host is really friendly and extremely helpfulamazing host easy check in and outa lovely apartment with stylish decoration and a great hostgreat host great accommodation; lovely town faultlessthe host melissa made us feel very at home and accomodated our needs perfectlyRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is superbgreat location in a magical villagegood bus and rail linksthe flat was close to good parking spotsbeautiful place in a great location
3. The Studio - a boutique near Bath (from USD 105)
The mid-century, Scandinavian-style apartment has a king sized bed equipped with Egyptian cotton bedsheets, a dressing table, a wardrobe, a rainfall shower, and a fully equipped kitchen. The studio has a living area with a vintage style leather sofa, a wood burning stove, and a TV/DVD player, while the sitting area has a Sixties chair and a vintage record player. Moreover, there is a private courtyard with a table, some chairs, and a barbeque pit. Guests will have access to the Lynchetts garden, a beautiful outdoor paradise filled with lawns, fruits, flowers, vegetables, an orchard, a Georgian summerhouse, and a wildlife pond. The studio is an ideal base for exploring Wiltshire, Bath and the Cotswolds. It is available throughout the year for short breaks and weekly rentals.
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wifi was excellent and having parking was also a bonusunfortunately we couldn’t manage to connect to the wifi but everything else about our stay was superthe interior is fantastic with the bed being one of the comfiest i’ve used when staying awaythe bed was amazing and the waterfall shower a lovely treat highly recommendedamy's place is a comfortable apartment and my wife and i enjoyed our stay thereCleanliness:
very clean comfortable bed and great showerthe property was spotlessly clean with a super comfy bed and nice fluffy towelsbeautiful accommodation stylish clean and well equippedamy's place was extremely clean and well laid outamy's studio was a lovely and clean place to stay with everything you needHost:
host has excellent taste in music film / tv and books tooamy was always helpful and readily availablewe were met by amy's dad who could not have been any nicer or any more helpfulamy was so helpful in ensuring we had the best stay at the studioRead more reviewsLocation:
great location within walking distance to train stationperfect location for a short stayvery well located for the train station shops and restaurantssweet apartment in fabulous locationlovely village with nice restaurants and close to bath
4. Georgian lodge: a historic apartment
Overlooking the ancient stone bridge, this Georgian lodge has two bedrooms with four beds, a bath, and a kitchen. The master bedroom has wooden shutters with iron closet bar and a fireplace. The living room has a 42 inch TV mounted on the wall, and access to Netflix is available on the TV. It is conveniently located in the heart of a bustling, thriving market town next to the beautiful Bridge Tea Rooms and famous Three Gables Restaurant. Farmer’s Market is held outside the property every Thursday.
Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
8.45 km (5.3 mi) from The Roman BathsSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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we all loved the view from the sitting roomhad a spectacular stay at hans and jackies a lovely apartment in a beautiful pocket of the ukthe apartment is ideally located in the centre of bradford-on-avon with lovely views overlooking the riverand all the time we knew we had a really lovely apartment to return to and relaxgreat apartment in a lovingly restored old houseCleanliness:
spotlessly clean and comfortable bedsit is spotless and very comfortablespotless with luxurious touches / towels and bath products loved it thanksit is absolutely clean and comfortableit is homely and spotlessly cleanHost:
hans and jackie were the perfect hostshans and jackie were great hostsvery friendly and accommodating hostshosts were very helpful and we would love to go backbrilliant hosts so contactable and responsiveRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in center of towncentral location with many good restaurants and pubs nearbybeautiful apartment in a great locationvery close to great restaurants and cafesa beautiful apartment in a fantastic location
5. Perfect home for a large group/family
Consisting of 6 bedrooms, 14 beds, 2.5 bathrooms, and plenty of space, this mansion is a perfect home for a large group/family. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, a super king-sized bed, a balcony, and its own en-suite bathroom, while the other two big bedrooms have 2 zip and link beds that make up a super king-sized bed. The fourth bedroom has a double bed and the fifth has a king-sized bed. The bedrooms and the entire house sparkle with lights. There is a large farmhouse-kitchen, with a long oak table for dining. You can spend quality time with your family in both living rooms as well as the expansive deck that extends from the back of the house. The kitchen has practically everything you need. Besides having so many impressive facilities, the house also has a luxurious lounge with three sofas and 49" TV that offers prime movies. Basic amenities such as Wi-Fi are provided and there is access to a parking area that can accommodate up to eight cars.
The accommodation is literally right next to the University of Bath. The Bath Golf Club and the American Museum are a short walk away.
Bath, England, United Kingdom
2.21 km (1.4 mi) from The Roman BathsAccommodates: 7
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the house has sky tv & great wi-fi signalwonderful house with a deck with jacuzzi and a very nice place with a table in the gardenlovely big place with hot tub pool table table tennis deck and gardena lot of fun with the hot tub and games roomwe had a fun evening using these facilitiesCleanliness:
spotlessly clean and really comfy bedsit was very very clean and well stocked up with cleaning productsclean spacious with fluffy towels & good quality beddingagain the house was very clean and tidyplenty of double bedrooms all in clean conditionHost:
great host always available to speakvery friendly host who was helpful with all questionsrichard was a wonderful hostgreat facilities and fabulous hostthe hosts comms were excellent too - very rapidRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location in a nice quiet spot a 30 minute walk or 5 minute bus ride into townbeautiful house in close distance to the centrethe location was also ideal - only a 10 min taxi from the centre of towngreat house with an awesome locationa fantastic house in a great location
6. Garden studio in picturesque town (from USD 80)
This modern and well-equipped studio is a 10-minute walk away from the railway station and the city center. The open plan bedroom has a double bed with Egyptian cotton linen, and the living area has a small table and a few chairs. Besides having a basic kitchen area, there is storage space for clothes and belongings as well. The bathroom is well-equipped with a shower, a hand basin, and a toilet. Basic amenities such as Wi-Fi, a decked patio area, and parking for one car is available on a shared driveway. Breakfast is provided.
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we enjoyed the nice private deck with table and chairs for morning coffeewe appreciated the supplied breakfast cereals tea coffee bread butter and milkit was really thoughtful of them to leave some provisions for breakfast tooa warm welcome very comfortable bed and thoughtful extras such as breakfast ingredientsexactly as advertised neat clean and well equipped including breakfast amenitiesCleanliness:
the bedding & towels were fresh and clean; the whole place was spotlesseverything is spotlessly clean and very comfortableexceptionally clean and tidy with a modern finishclean impeccable and great facilitiesthe studio is clean and well equippedHost:
friendly and helpful hoststhe hosts were kind and welcominglovely little unit in the host’s gardenmarsha is a great hostthe hosts kindly took one of their cars off to allow me onRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walk to train stationgreat location on the edge of the cutest village with close access to a bus stoplovely garden annexe within easy walking distance to the train stationgreat location and great value for moneyvery easy to walk to town
7. Gorgeous loft apartment (from USD 97)
It’s a brilliant, clean, and stylish apartment with a comfortable bed, a bathroom, and an internet-app based TV. The kitchen is well equipped with a full oven, a hob, and a solid granite worktop. The host charges 100 GBP (140 USD) security deposit, which is refunded in full at the end of your stay, provided the beddings, furniture, and items are left as you found it. The accommodation is right next to shops, restaurants, takeaways and is only 12 minutes from Bath by train.
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tv with free view and broadband excellenta comfortable couch is also much neededthe loft bed has a great view of the square through a small windowonly one thing to improve which is the temperature of the showering waterwe spent a delightful 5 nights at daisy’s loft apartmentCleanliness:
lovely clean flat with everything you needeverything was clean when we arrived and the place felt freshthe apartment is clean and tidy and has all that is required for a stay locallya lovely clean space stylish comfortable in beautiful boathe appartment was very clean and well equipped quiet and lightHost:
she was amazingly kind to us helping us arrange the booking the morning of our stayeasy check in and daisy provided helpful info about local walks/restaurants/pubs/transport etcdaisy is a helpful and gracious hostwe booked months before our trip and she was so helpful with any questions we hadgreat location friendly host and lovely placeRead more reviewsLocation:
superb location and stylish accommodationexcellent flat in the right locationgreat location for a weekend getawaythe location was fantastic - within walking distance of the train station shops and restaurantsa wonderful flat in a super central location
8. A charming former chapel (from USD 150)
This beautifully equipped Old Chapel has two bedrooms that come with three beds and a bathroom. The kitchen is well equipped with cooking equipment ranging from sharp knives to garlic crushers and hand mixers, while the sitting room has a comfortable sofa, an armchair, a TV, a DVD player, and a gas effect wood burner. The bedroom on the ground floor has a king-sized bed, a shower room with toilet, a basin, and a shower, while the bedroom on the second floor has two single beds which can be made into a super king-sized bed. The house is centrally heated and the cupboards are stocked with the basics, such as tea, coffee, sugar and olive oil for cooking. Moreover, the host kindly supplies milk and snacks at the beginning of each stay. Besides having almost everything you’ll need, the Chapel is also conveniently located at the top of the hill on the Bath side of town.
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this is an amazing place - beautiful furnishings and beds comfy and roomyfabulous house with beautiful interiors and lovely spacious rooms highly recommend itvery cozy and home from home with quality furnishings a great welcome pack awaited us toothe beds are extremely comfortable and the area is quietconvenient and super comfortable home in a lovely townCleanliness:
a beautiful spotlessly clean housevery clean and beautiful little cottagespotlessly clean and well equippedit was clean and comfortablewonderfully clean and well finishedHost:
dinah very helpful hostdinah is a perfect hostdinah is a an excellent hostdinah is fantastic host with very quick responsesdinah was a great host and was very accommodating to our travel plans that changed more than onceRead more reviewsLocation:
good location in a great little town - near bath and bristolbeautiful location down a quiet country lane covered in flowerswe enjoyed the peaceful location and that we were close enough to walk into bradford-on-avon easilydinah's beautiful 3 storey listed property is a pleasant walk from the heart of bradford-on-avongreat location and fantastic kitchen for self catering
9. Calm Yurt Garden Escape
Peter’s yurt is at the end of the garden and it consists of a bedroom and a bathroom. It has a very warm and cozy atmosphere. Basic amenities such as Wi-Fi, an indoor fireplace, a dryer, a gym, and free parking facilities are provided. The yurt is just a 10 minutes’ walk from the center of Bradford on Avon and there is a lovely local pub in less than a minute’s walk away.
Bradford-on-Avon, England, United Kingdom
9.01 km (5.6 mi) from The Roman BathsTop guest reviews
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it was super warm even in winter because of the fire place and the heaterwe highly recommend the lock inn cafe for a very hearty breakfastCleanliness:
very clean and tidyit was clean and tidy and beautifully decoratedhosts bathroom very lovely and clean goHost:
lovely cosy yurt peter was a great hostpeter was a helpful hostpeter is a wonderful hostpeter was a great hostpeter was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
great location close to bathexcellent location and fun accomodationquiet and peaceful location - easy walk into towngreat location for bath using the local train stationhe is based in a really lovely location with everything you need close by
10. Private accommodation at central location
This beautiful 17th-century apartment is located right in the city center. The spacious and airy apartment has a bedroom with a separate dressing room and also a beautiful living room that offers city and café views. The newly refurbished open plan kitchen has everything you will need for your stay. There is also a day bed in the living room which can be converted into a large double bed to accommodate up to four guests. Other amenities include Wifi, a cable TV, a washer, and an iron. The rail station is just around the corner, so Bath is easily accessible by train.
Bradford-on-Avon, United Kingdom
8.62 km (5.4 mi) from The Roman BathsAccommodates: 4
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would definitely recommend this apartment if you want to visit bath or bradford-on-avon itselfrooms are large and comfortable and nice and warm in the winterCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablebeds are super clean smell amazing and very comfyflat was clean and very spacious for a one bed flatit is lovely clean and very welcomingthe place needs a deep clean and painted indeed needs totally upgradedHost:
host was very good at responding to our questions in advance of our visitalice was very responsivealice was a very helpful and friendly host and we felt at home at oncethis is the kind of place that makes you remember your airbnb experience fondlyalice was a wonderful host: flexible and good communicationRead more reviewsLocation:
great location in the middle of bradford on avon a 5 minute walk from train station (and parking)excellent place in a great locationeasy access to train stationgreat space in a central locationgood location close to several restaurants and shops
Magical city
A rare combination of river, canal, and charming architectures, Bradford on Avon is a visitor delight due to its diverse attractions. It is a must-see destination when you visit the UK, so what are you waiting for? Book the top 10 recommended Airbnb vacation rentals now!
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