## Space
The higgihaus@cheltenhamlane (#3a) is a beautifully appointed, stylish, and contemporary 3-storey townhouse located in hidden no-through lane in Stokes Croft, the city’s most ‘hip and happening’ neighbourhood! It would normally sleep 12, but we occasionally reconfigure the property on weekends to enable the house to be enjoyed by smaller groups. In this configuration, the house is comprised of either two, three or four spacious and beautifully appointed bedrooms, two or three funky bathrooms, a sitting room, big kitchen/diner and a courtyard at the rear. Whatever the size of your group, the house is for your exclusive enjoyment for the duration of your stay.
The location is truly awesome, with a good slug of Bristol’s best restaurants, bars, pubs & coffee shops right on the doorstep. So if you’re after hip nightlife, fiercely independent traders, awesome street art and a truly bohemian vibe, then this is where you want to be.
The kitchen/diner on the ground floor contains everything a budding Gordon Ramsey and team of sous-chefs might conceivably need to cater for the hungry hordes and opens out onto a small, but perfectly formed private rear courtyard that contains a long outdoor table and a couple of benches on which to hang out with a beer (or glass of wine as you prefer). Close your eyes and let your imagination take over, and you could almost be in Williamsburg, NY (well, that might be pushing it, but you get the idea).
Between the sitting room and kitchen/diner, there's plenty of room for your 'gang of 4, 6 or 8' to get together, read, listen to music, watch TV (Freeview) or catch a movie (Netflix) on the 55Inch 4K TV or just relax and unwind.
In each bedroom, you'll find king-sized beds with mattresses built for comfort, crisp cotton linens and a 43-inch internet-connected smart TV. Each bedroom effectively has its own private bathroom (not ensuite) where the rainfall showers stand ready to invigorate in anticipation of a hard day at work (or at leisure, as the case may be). We've even included eco-friendly shampoo and body wash if you forget to bring your own (or simply prefer to use ours). Should the shirt or blouse need a press before venturing out, you will find a steam iron and ironing board in the kitchen.
The higgihaus@cheltenhamlane (#3a) is perfect for a small group of friends visiting the city for an event or just looking for a comfortable, stylish, and well-located house to get together, hang out and experience the ‘best-of-Bristol’. Please note the number of rooms we open is determined by the number of guests and assumes two guests sharing a room. Your party will have exclusive access to the property for the duration of your stay, although one or more rooms may be locked-off depending on the size of your group.
Pets
Under special circumstances, we may be able to accommodate pets. This will need to be requested and discussed prior to booking to avoid disappointment. We do ask that if a pet is permitted, that they stay within the lower areas of the property only and do not enter the bedrooms.
## Access
The front door to the building has a keyless entry system, and you will be given the entry code 24 hours prior to check-in.
## Interaction
The higgihaus@cheltenhamlane (#3a) is a self-contained house for your exclusive use during your stay in our awesome city. There is no need for you to interact with us but should you need anything, we'd be delighted to help. #teamhiggi are a friendly bunch who love Bristol and it is worth noting that Luke (who was born in Bristol) knows it like the back of his hand (well the best bits anyway). Luke is thus a veritable goldmine of places to see, things to do, restaurants to eat at, bars worth a visit and how to get about. We'll provide contact numbers ahead of check-in (feel free to call and say hi).
## Neighborhood
The higgihaus@cheltenhamlane (#3a) sits in a hidden no-through lane and is a mere stone's throw from the Cheltenham and Gloucester Roads. Both are chock full of shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, pubs, supermarkets and all the transport options you’ll likely need when staying in our awesome city (including the train at Montpelier). Stokes Croft (famed for its street art) is a hop, skip and a jump away in one direction and the independent traders on the Gloucester Road (known locally as Bristol's Indie Shopping District) a couple of minutes in the other.
##Transit
Transport
Transport options are numerous and include buses, taxis and the Montpelier train station, just a short walk away. Buses are frequent, and the Centre is only a few stops away. The train will get you access to Whiteladies Road by way of Montpelier Station (Clifton Down is two stops away). If you’re feeling a little more adventurous and fancy a trip to Bath, then the train from Montpelier goes direct to Bristol Temple Meads (the city’s mainline station).
Parking
The higgihaus@cheltenhamlane (#3a) is right in the heart of the city, and as such, parking is always going to be a challenge. If you are coming by car, then there’s space outside to drop your luggage before locating a parking space on one of the residential streets off the Cheltenham and Gloucester Roads. On-street parking is generally free on the weekends (watch out for those streets that are designated pay-to-park). Between the hours of 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday it resident or pay-to-park only. Alternatively, www.justpark.com has several nearby residents’ driveways that can be rented for the weekend. The nearest NCP car park is Bristol St James Barton (https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/bristol-st-james-barton/) which is about 5 minute drive away and provides secure and overnight parking at a reasonable cost and can be booked in advance.
