Polsham Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fenny Castle Motte and Bailey Fenny Castle is a motte and bailey castle set on a small natural hill. The north west end of the hill has been scarped into a steep-sided conical to form a motte, while the south east end has been levelled to create a narrow bailey. Digging in the castle unearthed a wall which defended the summit, as well as iron rings, an iron implement and pottery. In C19 it is recorded that part of the slope at the north west end of the hill was removed to enable easier access around it. In the process the remains of 20 skeletons, possibly of a period predating the construction of the castle, were removed. The river Sheppey can be seen in the foreground.
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Fenny Castle Motte and Bailey Fenny Castle is a motte and bailey castle set on a small natural hill. The north west end of the hill has been scarped into a steep-sided conical to form a motte, while the south east end has been levelled to create a narrow bailey. Digging in the castle unearthed a wall which defended the summit, as well as iron rings, an iron implement and pottery. In C19 it is recorded that part of the slope at the north west end of the hill was removed to enable easier access around it. In the process the remains of 20 skeletons, possibly of a period predating the construction of the castle, were removed. The river Sheppey can be seen in the foreground.
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Ben Knowle A picture of Ben Knowle and farm buildings taken from Haymoor Lane in Coxley Wick.
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Ruined building A ruined building on Haymoor Drove. Ben Knowle hill can be seen in the background.
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Fenny Castle Motte & Bailey.
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Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport

Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport

3.5 out of 5
Bristol Airport Bristol England
The price is 3.316.974 ₫ per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
3.316.974 ₫
3.980.369 ₫ total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,610 reviews)
This was our second stay at this hotel and we can’t fault it. The room was great (one point to raise was the small green light next to the bed just above floor level was very bright during the night).The food and drink available was great and the option of a take away continental breakfast was very ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House

4 out of 5
Frost Hill Bristol England
The price is 2.874.672 ₫ per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
2.874.672 ₫
3.449.607 ₫ total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Rooms nice and big and staff were really friendly and welcoming

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol South - Cadbury House
Sidcot Arms

Sidcot Arms

3 out of 5
Bridgwater Rd Winscombe England
The price is 1.924.915 ₫ per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
1.924.915 ₫
2.309.898 ₫ total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Winscombe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cheddar Gorge and King John's Hunting Lodge are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (116 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Sidcot Arms
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WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms

WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms

2.5 out of 5
Featherbed Ln Bristol England
Stay at this residence in Bristol. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and slippers. Popular attractions Chew Valley and Stanton Drew Stone Circle are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
perfect for my friend

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

WILLOW RIDGE - a large country house with 3 rental rooms
Little Norton Mill

Little Norton Mill

4 out of 5
Little Norton Stoke-sub-Hamdon England
Stay at this apartment in Stoke-sub-Hamdon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Ham Hill Country Park and Montacute House are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
Set in beautiful surroundings with lots of walks on your doorstep and two local dog friendly pubs that serve food. The owners are lovely and helpful in person and replied to our messages very quickly before we came. The accommodation is very clean and really cosy, dog friendly being a plus. Will ...

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Little Norton Mill
Hotwells Your Apartment

Hotwells Your Apartment

3 out of 5
261 Hotwell Rd Bristol England
Stay at this apartment in Bristol. Enjoy laundry facilities and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions The Mall at Cribbs Causeway and Spike Island are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
Clean pleasant room that looked recently refurbished, with a kettle and microwave and a enough tea and coffee to survive a night and morning. A fridge and hairdryer was useful. Shower was good, stocked with shampoo and conditioner. Bathroom was clean. Otherwise it was basic but sufficient. It was ...

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Hotwells Your Apartment
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Ben Knowle A picture of Ben Knowle and farm buildings taken from Haymoor Lane in Coxley Wick.
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