The Base Vegan Retreat

Helen Seymour
5 Star
Had a fabulous birthday afternoon tea with my partner at The Base Vegan Retreat! The Base is a gorgeous oasis tucked away on the outskirts of Bristol where rescue animals run free and you can get up close and say hello to them! The owners were absolutely lovely and clearly hugely passionate about what they’ve built and the many animals they’ve rescued from suffering. The food was delicious and it’s so nice to go somewhere like this as a treat, where you can eat everything as a vegan rather than be an afterthought. Although we were only there for the afternoon we did get to check out the cabin for overnight stays and it’s incredible! I think we’ll be back for a cabin stay and hot tub in the winter… Hugely recommend!
Tuesday 30th August 2022

Kristy Swift
5 Star
This was an absolutely delightful place to stay. The luxury cabin has two double beds, a drench shower, a wood stove heater, a well thought-out kitchen and a gorgeous back deck. Plus lots of books and games, and even a guitar! The highlight for us, though, was the animals. Fiaz and Jacqui have done a miraculous job with this sanctuary for rescue animals - it’s amazing to see dozens of creatures from traumatic backgrounds now living happily and healthily. We absolutely love rabbits and were in BUNNY HEAVEN. The animals are right there, next to the cabin. It’s just a wonderful, wonderful place. Oh, and the home-cooked room service was divine.
Monday 5th December 2022

Shireen Kassam
5 Star
What a gem of a place. A fantastic luxury cabin surrounded by rescue rabbits, ducks, chickens and turkeys. The pictures on the website do not do the place justice. Jackie and Fiaz are wonderful hosts and chefs. The hot tub is a bonus. Highly recommend this place for a short break with friends or family. Companion animals are also welcome.
Tuesday 13th December 2022

Abbie Bolt
5 Star
Had the most wonderful birthday weekend staying at The Base Vegan Retreat. The area was very peaceful and I felt really relaxed and secure. I enjoyed being able to look out onto all the lovely animal residents at the sanctuary. It was very easy to find and we had no issue parking outside. The owners were very warm and welcoming. They were very interesting to talk to and nothing was too much of an ask. We stayed in the double room with a garden view, but we also got to look around the standard double room as we had friends staying there. They were a good size and spotless! The beds, I believe, were king size and very comfortable which meant I had a wonderful night's sleep. The showers were lovely and spacious with good water pressure, the bathroom had an electric toothbrush charger built into the wall which was super handy! I appreciated the Smart TV in the rooms which meant we were able to cast our phones to watch whatever we liked. We had the sausage sandwiches for breakfast. We also had cupcakes, juice and smoothies. Everything was absolutely delicious. My non-vegan partner also enjoyed them very much. The only issue for us personally was that we were spending a lot on taxis because we had made a lot of plans which were based in Bristol city centre which is around a 20-30 minute drive away (...and as the birthday girl I had no intention of driving!). There are good bus links into town and there is a bus stop very close by at the top of the hill, but depending on where you are off to, you may need to allow yourself around an hour travel time. However, that's not a reflection on the accommodation, but something to be mindful of when booking if you don't drive or want to take the car into town. For me, it was a massive comfort to be able to stay somewhere where I didn't have to worry if any of the food or toiletries were vegan. I don't think you need to be vegan to enjoy this place as my partner and friends were not vegan and they had a lovely time. We would love to stay here again. I've already been eyeing up the cabin for our next visit! Thank you The Base Vegan Retreat for having us! And thank you for everything you do for the animals.
Monday 20th February 2023

Koula Birch
5 Star
We visited, The Base Retreat, for a couple of day’s relaxation. The room we stayed in was very clean. It had an en suite. Coffee and tea making facilities provided and a mini fridge. The bed was extremely comfortable. We had a couple of meals pre booked and they were delicious. This was our first visit at The Base Retreat and we will be returning when we visit Bristol/ Bath again. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed seeing the animals living their best life.
Thursday 16th February 2023