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Rental Only
Award Winner 2025

Box Makers Yard, BS2

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.63

4.63

(349 reviews)

£1,345-£2,700 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Box Makers Yard is a rental only development, managed by Urbanbubble. It offers a range of 1, 2 and 3-bed apartments on offer with a variety of furnished and unfurnished options. These come with courtyard or city views, extra storage and private balconies or terraces. In addition, there are a range of flexible tenancy lengths up to 5 years. Additional facilities include a resident lounge with a games area, an air-conditioned gym with weekly fitness classes as well as a private rooftop dining suite with an outdoor terrace. Box Makers Yard is only a 12-minute walk away from the city centre and is only moments away from Temple Meads Station, Castle Park and Hannah Moore Primary School. Temple Gardens, Kings Street and the Harbourside are also within walking distance.
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Ranked 1st out of 19 in Bristol

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Millwrights Place, BS1

By Grainger

Award winner 2025

4.28

4.28

(38 reviews)

Our second development in Finzels Reach, in the heart of Bristol city centre. Beautifully designed light and contemporary apartments with incredible social spaces, gym, roof terrace with amazing views and we are pet friendly, what’s not to love! We have a selection of studio, 1 & 2 bedroom homes to rent with a variety of lay-out options.
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Ranked 2nd out of 19 in Bristol

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Templebridge Apartments, BS1

By Westmark Development Company

4.47

4.47

(6 reviews)

Templebridge apartments is located on Bristol Harbourside, in close proximity to Cabot Circus and Temple Meads train station. It comprises of just 22 apartments, most of which feature river views from spacious balconies and access to resident-only car parking.
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Ranked 3rd out of 19 in Bristol

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Factory No.1, BS3

By City & Country

4.42

4.42

(11 reviews)

Factory No. 1 in Bristol, BS3 is a residential development offering stylish 1 & 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom penthouses set around private gardens at the former Grade II listed tobacco factory. The development is a unique blend of history and modern living, with homes crafted from the old factory's buildings and new build apartments, all featuring light-filled interiors and premium specifications. The development is noted for its beautifully landscaped outside spaces and terrace gardens, providing an urban oasis close to the city center. Additionally, it offers convenient features like allocated parking for selected homes and an on-site concierge in a secure gated community
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Ranked 4th out of 19 in Bristol

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Invicta by A2Dominion Rental Only, BS1

By A2Dominion Rental Only

4.25

4.25

(33 reviews)

Invicta is a residential development with a range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments. Located on Bristol's Harbourside, it is only a short distance away from various waterfront attractions. This is in addition to various nightlife options and the City Centre's shopping outlets. Bristol Temple Meads station is less than a mile away, which has links to CrossCountry, GWR and South Western Railway services.
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Ranked 5th out of 19 in Bristol

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Saskia Phillips (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hawkins & George, BS1

Mar 2026

5
5
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5

This place is very cool :)

Saskia Phillips (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Hawkins & George, BS1

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Lots of cool shops, friendly environments and cool places to walk to and hangout with friends and family.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management here are very fast at responding and resolving our problems.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I knew how cool and nice everyone was and that I’d moved here sooner :D


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Luke C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Stafford Yard, BS3

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Apartment is fantastic

Luke C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Stafford Yard, BS3

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Area is great, minimal noise, convenient bus and cycle routes, great local cafes, great local running routes

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Any issues have been addressed immediately and without fuss.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

The convenience of having a gym inside the building has been amazing.


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Ashanti (Tenant)

Unverified

Stafford Yard, BS3

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Modern City Living with Good Location and Practical Facilities

Ashanti (Tenant)

Unverified

Stafford Yard, BS3

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Living at Stafford Yard in the Bedminster area has several positives. The location is very convenient for getting around: the city centre and Bristol Temple Meads are within walking or cycling distance, and Bedminster railway station is nearby for regional rail connections. Bus routes and cycle lanes make commuting fairly easy, and many residents can walk or cycle into central Bristol. Local amenities are good. East Street and North Street nearby offer a range of cafés, independent shops, pubs, and restaurants. There are also supermarkets such as Asda and Heron within a short walk, so everyday shopping is easy. Nearby green spaces like Greville Smyth Park and the Malago Greenway provide places to walk or cycle. However, there are some downsides. As the area is part of a large regeneration zone, there may still be construction nearby and the neighbourhood is continuing to develop. Parking can be limited because central Bristol has residents' parking schemes and relatively few on-street spaces, so owning a car can be less convenient. Traffic and occasional city noise can occur due to the proximity to busy roads and the city centre. Overall, the area suits people who enjoy city living with good access to shops, cafés, and transport, but it may be less ideal for those looking for very quiet streets or plentiful parking.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The building management has generally been responsive and helpful when issues are reported. While some problems are resolved quickly, others can take a little longer depending on the complexity and the contractors involved.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

One thing I wish I had known before moving in is that parking can be quite limited in the area, so having a car isn't always very convenient. It's also worth being aware that the neighbourhood is still developing, so there can occasionally be construction noise nearby. On the positive side, being close to local cafés, shops, and transport links makes day to day life very convenient,


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Shilpa (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Stafford Yard, BS3

Mar 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Best place to live in Bristol .... don't look any further!

Shilpa (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Stafford Yard, BS3

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

I absolutely LOVE living here. If you are thinking of moving I HIGHLY RECOMMEND STAFFORD YARD, Bristol. I moved here 8 months ago as a relocation and could not have picked a better place to live. The apartments are outstanding, new, well build and walking distance to all amenities including bus stops, Temple means station and bus station. The staff are outstanding. They have made me feel so at home and are more like a family than staff. My initial contact was with Kelly who I dealt with from Wales. All my communication was done from there as I wasn’t able to get here anytime soon before I moved. I had several email and phone chats to ask questions about everything really. She was very kind, calm and always happy to take her time to answer all my questions (I had alot) and not rush me off the phone as you can get in many places. I viewed my properties on video and finally did a very quick in person viewing. Thanks Kelly for all your help. I would not have moved here without your patience and friendly welcome. Keep up the great work. Soon as I moved in I met the manager Reece, the maintenance team, Craig and Darren and then Daniel, Will and Maria. Every member of the team have a very welcoming personally and make you feel right as home the minute you walk through the door. If you have any questions any one of them will go out of there was to assist you. On the other hand we end up just having a friendly chat every time we meet. I love this place and would not want to live anywhere else. They also put regular resident events on which I absolutely love as it’s a great, fun way to meet other residents and also have a change to the day and for your mental health to stay sociable. Maria is the hostess with the mostest. Thanks a million team for caring so much for me. You are ALL amazing!! I should also mention the safety and security that the building gives you especially if you live alone. The amenities of the gym, games room, separate lounge areas and chefs kitchen are a massive bonus. It's a stunning place to live. No need to look any further. Oh and it's a pet friendly building and the residents are very friendly too.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I have not had any major issues just a little question now and then. They are very prompt. The team is AMAZING.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I have nothing to say as all my questions were answered before I moved in.


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Gethin Jenkins (Tenant)

Unverified

Stafford Yard, BS3

Mar 2026

5
5
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5

The complex is super well managed

Gethin Jenkins (Tenant)

Unverified

Stafford Yard, BS3

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Great quality of shops a variation too. Lots of options and choices of small independsnt shops, restaurants bars etc. super close and easy to get to harbourside / town it is a great local area. Victoria park on the doortstep is an absolutw treat

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Fast and promt responses always. Easy platform to log any issues and these are always responded to in a timely manner

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

N/a the team were very good on moving in reccomending etc


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