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Coombe Lodge, Bath Road, Bristol, BS40 7RE
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09 February 2026
Both my children attend the old potting shed nursery. Both have been met with excellent care from the team. It's a lovely feeling knowing my kids love their time at nursery going into and out of nursery with big smiles on their faces.
The old potting shed are always looking at improving their
facilities. The recent introduction of the apple store as a prime example. It's lovely to see a constant improvement drive, making the best facilities for our children.
The updates are always positive, welcoming and detailed. Knowing what our little ones get up to helps reassure me they're having a great time.
20 January 2026
My daughter has struggled to settle having transitioned from another nursery and the staff have been great at trying to help her settle and make friends. Also have a friendly greeting at any handover.
19 January 2026
My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 13 months old in the Stables building. She settled in really quickly due to the staff. She has thrived and transitioned well through to pre school growing in confidence and building excellent relationships with children and adults at the
nursery. She loves all the activities set out as well as the digging area and walks around the grounds.
08 January 2026
Our daughter went to Old Potting Shed Nursery for two years from the age of 10 months and absolutely thrived there. The carers really help the children develop and move forward, and you can see how much they genuinely care. Lisa, the nursery manager, has always been so helpful, caring and
understanding of each families individual needs. Our son Kaiden has been attending for the last three months since our daughter left and he has also settled in brilliantly and is thriving. Lisa also helped us out at very short notice by bringing his start date forward when my wife had to return from maternity leave earlier than planned, which we're incredibly grateful for. Highly recommend.
30 December 2025
The experience has been really positive. The settled at the beginning were great to get my daughter used to nursery. Some of the staff are fantastic as well. There's lots of outdoor time which we're really happy with.
23 December 2025
I cannot recommend the Potting Shed enough! Every single staff member is always so thoughtful and caring. Both of our children have attended now and it's always been stress free. A brilliant nursery!
17 December 2025
I would highly recommend The Old Potting Shed. Our 2 year old goes there and he really enjoys it. We will also be starting our youngest there too, soon. The team are friendly, and provide everything needed, when leaving your child in their care
17 December 2025
Our son was very shy when starting nursery and the staff have been so kind and supportive and really helped him come out of his shell. He now really enjoys nursery and bringing home all the different things they made that day. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.
15 December 2025
I like that the nursery has a rural setting, there is no main road near the children and they have access to fresh, open air, and a large amount of outdoor area. The kitchen staff also deliver nutritional food that is clearly well thought out. There's also certain staff members who have taken the
time to get to know the needs of our child across his nursery experience.
12 December 2025
I was initially very apprehensive about my babies starting nursery, I found it very stressful and was torn in two about what to do. I found the nursery very understanding and accommodating. In particular the manager of the nursery was very friendly, reassuring and kind towards me during this
overwhelming time. The babies have now settled extremely well, and the staff are all so warm, friendly and approachable. I have gotten to know them all in such a short space of time and this has provided reassurance and peace of mind. They use an app, and keep me completely up to date of how the babies are getting on and this has been a great platform of instant communication. Highly recommend the nursery, mainly because of all of the lovely staff working there.
12 December 2025
The staff at the Old Potting Shed, particularly the room leads, go above and beyond to help both the children and parents. They greet all the children with warmth, kindness and patience and help them work through any difficulties or big emotions they might be feeling. All stages of transition are
done sensitively and with the children's needs at the forefront.
Our youngest has allergies and the team are going above and beyond to ensure he is safe and enjoys his time.
I would wholeheartedly recommend the Old Potting Shed.
09 December 2025
As our son hit 3 years old it's great to see him building great relationships with the nursery staff and other children. His development has been helped by this nursery and especially its setting, in the countryside with lots of space to play and explore.
05 December 2025
My child really enjoys going to nursery, he receives a friendly welcome in the morning and as many hugs as neccessary throughout the day. A wide range of activities help with his development and maintain engagement. Daily updates on the App and the debrief when collected in the afternoon keeps us
involved and reassured that he is having a good experience
05 December 2025
The staff are very caring, and our children really enjoy attending the nursery. We have two children who have attended from age 1. The staff really know our children and undertake a variety of activities. The outdoor spaces are lovely and the children go outside most days.
05 December 2025
Our little girl has been attending since 1 year old and we have been more than happy with the setting and the care that they provide. The outside space is amazing, loads of resources inside and out for learning and development, and friendly staff. Extra events such as a sports day and parents play
days make it even more personal for parents. The app is well managed by all the team; always contactable and reply timely. Very grateful for the excellent preparation for school.
05 December 2025
Our daughter has been at the Potting shed since she was 11 months and we felt that we were leaving her in safe hands from the start. The staff are caring and nurturing and she has had many opportunities to progress and develop in her time here. We especially love how much time is spent outdoors!
20 November 2025
My eldest has been at the nursery for 3 years now and my youngest has just started this year. I'm so grateful to have found such a nurturing nursery. The staff are lovely and caring, and both kids settled in well. There's a nice mix of play and learning activities, lots of outdoor play and we get
regular updates about what they've been up. It's a warm, welcoming place, and both my kids enjoy going each day. Would highly recommend.
26 September 2025
The Old Potting Shed is a fabulous nursery in a beautiful setting. My son is 3 and has been coming here for 4 months now ( he used to go somewhere else before) and I could not be happier that we found this setting for him. The Old Potting Shed has plenty of outdoor place where children can spend
quality time come rain or shine. We get daily updates via their app where you can read about the fabulous activities and games the teachers have planned for them. Just to mention a few : They read them books, teach them songs, let them paint and prepare fun obstacle courses in the garden. The teachers really do go the extra mile to keep the little minds entertained and busy. Every so often they hold parent's mornings as well where you and your child can stay and play and meet other parents. There is also an annual sports day , which is held in the grounds of Coombe Lodge and is great fun. My son still talks about it months later. Overall really,really happy with it.
22 July 2025
Fantastic setting, lots of opportunities for interactive play. Healthy food. Lovely staff. Our son has developed friendships with a lovely group of boys. He is always happy to go and is greeted by his friends at the door most mornings. The app is good for communication and the manager is great at
responding.
22 July 2025
My little ones started at the nursery recently, having transitioned from another setting. I needn't have been apprehensive, as they were so well supported with the transition. The staff were kind and caring to my little ones and very informative to myself and partner.
Outdoor space was an
important factor for us, and this is something the nursery is not short of. The nursery is set in such a beautiful location and it's so lovely that the children can explore the grounds too!
Both our children are very happy to attend their new setting. The parent forum is a really nice touch - such a lovely way to find out more, give feedback and a bonus to meet some other parents too!
My littlest sleeps amazingly there - they work their magic on him and he seems to be really thriving. My eldest loves being outside and I love it when he comes home mucky from all his outdoor messy play.
Communication is great and we love getting updates on what the boys have been up to on the app.
Latest Reviews for The Old Potting Shed Nursery
09 February 2026
Both my children attend the old potting shed nursery. Both have been met with excellent care from the team. It's a lovely feeling knowing my kids love their time at nursery going into and out of nursery with big smiles on their faces.
The old potting shed are always looking at improving their
facilities. The recent introduction of the apple store as a prime example. It's lovely to see a constant improvement drive, making the best facilities for our children.
The updates are always positive, welcoming and detailed. Knowing what our little ones get up to helps reassure me they're having a great time.
20 January 2026
My daughter has struggled to settle having transitioned from another nursery and the staff have been great at trying to help her settle and make friends. Also have a friendly greeting at any handover.
19 January 2026
My daughter has been attending the nursery since she was 13 months old in the Stables building. She settled in really quickly due to the staff. She has thrived and transitioned well through to pre school growing in confidence and building excellent relationships with children and adults at the
nursery. She loves all the activities set out as well as the digging area and walks around the grounds.
08 January 2026
Our daughter went to Old Potting Shed Nursery for two years from the age of 10 months and absolutely thrived there. The carers really help the children develop and move forward, and you can see how much they genuinely care. Lisa, the nursery manager, has always been so helpful, caring and
understanding of each families individual needs. Our son Kaiden has been attending for the last three months since our daughter left and he has also settled in brilliantly and is thriving. Lisa also helped us out at very short notice by bringing his start date forward when my wife had to return from maternity leave earlier than planned, which we're incredibly grateful for. Highly recommend.
30 December 2025
The experience has been really positive. The settled at the beginning were great to get my daughter used to nursery. Some of the staff are fantastic as well. There's lots of outdoor time which we're really happy with.
23 December 2025
I cannot recommend the Potting Shed enough! Every single staff member is always so thoughtful and caring. Both of our children have attended now and it's always been stress free. A brilliant nursery!
17 December 2025
I would highly recommend The Old Potting Shed. Our 2 year old goes there and he really enjoys it. We will also be starting our youngest there too, soon. The team are friendly, and provide everything needed, when leaving your child in their care
17 December 2025
Our son was very shy when starting nursery and the staff have been so kind and supportive and really helped him come out of his shell. He now really enjoys nursery and bringing home all the different things they made that day. The staff are very friendly and welcoming.
15 December 2025
I like that the nursery has a rural setting, there is no main road near the children and they have access to fresh, open air, and a large amount of outdoor area. The kitchen staff also deliver nutritional food that is clearly well thought out. There's also certain staff members who have taken the
time to get to know the needs of our child across his nursery experience.
12 December 2025
I was initially very apprehensive about my babies starting nursery, I found it very stressful and was torn in two about what to do. I found the nursery very understanding and accommodating. In particular the manager of the nursery was very friendly, reassuring and kind towards me during this
overwhelming time. The babies have now settled extremely well, and the staff are all so warm, friendly and approachable. I have gotten to know them all in such a short space of time and this has provided reassurance and peace of mind. They use an app, and keep me completely up to date of how the babies are getting on and this has been a great platform of instant communication. Highly recommend the nursery, mainly because of all of the lovely staff working there.
12 December 2025
The staff at the Old Potting Shed, particularly the room leads, go above and beyond to help both the children and parents. They greet all the children with warmth, kindness and patience and help them work through any difficulties or big emotions they might be feeling. All stages of transition are
done sensitively and with the children's needs at the forefront.
Our youngest has allergies and the team are going above and beyond to ensure he is safe and enjoys his time.
I would wholeheartedly recommend the Old Potting Shed.
09 December 2025
As our son hit 3 years old it's great to see him building great relationships with the nursery staff and other children. His development has been helped by this nursery and especially its setting, in the countryside with lots of space to play and explore.
05 December 2025
My child really enjoys going to nursery, he receives a friendly welcome in the morning and as many hugs as neccessary throughout the day. A wide range of activities help with his development and maintain engagement. Daily updates on the App and the debrief when collected in the afternoon keeps us
involved and reassured that he is having a good experience
05 December 2025
The staff are very caring, and our children really enjoy attending the nursery. We have two children who have attended from age 1. The staff really know our children and undertake a variety of activities. The outdoor spaces are lovely and the children go outside most days.
05 December 2025
Our little girl has been attending since 1 year old and we have been more than happy with the setting and the care that they provide. The outside space is amazing, loads of resources inside and out for learning and development, and friendly staff. Extra events such as a sports day and parents play
days make it even more personal for parents. The app is well managed by all the team; always contactable and reply timely. Very grateful for the excellent preparation for school.
05 December 2025
Our daughter has been at the Potting shed since she was 11 months and we felt that we were leaving her in safe hands from the start. The staff are caring and nurturing and she has had many opportunities to progress and develop in her time here. We especially love how much time is spent outdoors!
20 November 2025
My eldest has been at the nursery for 3 years now and my youngest has just started this year. I'm so grateful to have found such a nurturing nursery. The staff are lovely and caring, and both kids settled in well. There's a nice mix of play and learning activities, lots of outdoor play and we get
regular updates about what they've been up. It's a warm, welcoming place, and both my kids enjoy going each day. Would highly recommend.
26 September 2025
The Old Potting Shed is a fabulous nursery in a beautiful setting. My son is 3 and has been coming here for 4 months now ( he used to go somewhere else before) and I could not be happier that we found this setting for him. The Old Potting Shed has plenty of outdoor place where children can spend
quality time come rain or shine. We get daily updates via their app where you can read about the fabulous activities and games the teachers have planned for them. Just to mention a few : They read them books, teach them songs, let them paint and prepare fun obstacle courses in the garden. The teachers really do go the extra mile to keep the little minds entertained and busy. Every so often they hold parent's mornings as well where you and your child can stay and play and meet other parents. There is also an annual sports day , which is held in the grounds of Coombe Lodge and is great fun. My son still talks about it months later. Overall really,really happy with it.
22 July 2025
Fantastic setting, lots of opportunities for interactive play. Healthy food. Lovely staff. Our son has developed friendships with a lovely group of boys. He is always happy to go and is greeted by his friends at the door most mornings. The app is good for communication and the manager is great at
responding.
22 July 2025
My little ones started at the nursery recently, having transitioned from another setting. I needn't have been apprehensive, as they were so well supported with the transition. The staff were kind and caring to my little ones and very informative to myself and partner.
Outdoor space was an
important factor for us, and this is something the nursery is not short of. The nursery is set in such a beautiful location and it's so lovely that the children can explore the grounds too!
Both our children are very happy to attend their new setting. The parent forum is a really nice touch - such a lovely way to find out more, give feedback and a bonus to meet some other parents too!
My littlest sleeps amazingly there - they work their magic on him and he seems to be really thriving. My eldest loves being outside and I love it when he comes home mucky from all his outdoor messy play.
Communication is great and we love getting updates on what the boys have been up to on the app.