
Waterfront Apartments
Marina and harbourside flats with water views that command premium rents and strong short let rates.
Hotwells wraps around the floating harbour, moments from the SS Great Britain and the city centre. We manage lettings and short lets here so your waterfront property earns its full potential.

From the colourful houses of Clifton Wood to the marina and the Cumberland Basin, Hotwells offers waterside living a short walk from the centre. We manage your Hotwells property end to end so it stays let and performs for visitors and tenants alike. The unavailable share figure below is our September 2026 reading of live Hotwells short let calendars, from the same in house tracking behind THE BRISTOL SHORT LET INDEX.
4.2%
Average Rental Yield£450k
Average Property Value57
Homes in September Reading74%
Of Hotwells Nights Unavailable, Next 30 Days
A waterfront setting, real character and a walkable link to the city and Clifton make Hotwells a favourite for professionals and a natural fit for short lets.
Marina and harbourside apartments with water views are in short supply and high demand, supporting strong rents.
The SS Great Britain, the harbour walk and the city centre bring a steady flow of visitors, ideal for well run short lets.
The colourful houses of Clifton Wood and a friendly, creative community give Hotwells a distinctive appeal to tenants.
The centre, Clifton and the harbourside are all on foot, a genuine draw for professionals who want to leave the car at home.
From long lets to short stays, one local team runs the whole operation so your Hotwells property stays let, maintained and compliant.
Listing, pricing and guest management that turn Hotwells waterfront appeal into premium nightly income.
Tenant find, referencing and full management for the professionals drawn to harbourside living.
Dynamic pricing and local market analysis that maximise your Hotwells rental income.
Trusted Bristol tradespeople and a round the clock line keep your waterfront property in great shape.
Responsive support that keeps tenants settled and short let guests reviewing well.
Clear monthly statements plus full safety and legal compliance, all handled for you.

We manage the waterfront apartments, period homes and character properties that define Hotwells.

Marina and harbourside flats with water views that command premium rents and strong short let rates.

The colourful hillside houses of Clifton Wood, prized for their views and individuality.

Modern apartments in harbourside developments, popular with professionals and short stay guests.

Standout waterside properties that attract quality tenants and visitors year round.
“I can honestly say the level of service and attention to detail is at the highest possible level.”
Nick & LornaWe’re rated on Trustpilot
“A really responsive and helpful team who work hard to keep guests and tenants both happy and comfortable during their stay.”
Kweku“I’ve been in business 20 years and had experience with many agents. UpgradedPM are one of the top.”
Sandra“They not only made the place more efficient and scalable, but also appealed to a wider range of guests.”
JenniferWhat Hotwells landlords usually ask about long lets and short stays.

Still have questions? Get in touch
Hotwells offers prized waterfront living a short walk from the centre and Clifton, with character homes and marina apartments in high demand. That scarcity and appeal support strong rents and excellent short let potential.
Yes, they are a speciality. We manage marina and harbourside flats with the care that premium waterside homes deserve, keeping them let, maintained and earning at the top of the local market.
Absolutely. With the SS Great Britain, the harbour walk and the city centre close by, Hotwells short lets attract steady visitor demand. We handle the listing, pricing, guests and cleaning end to end.
Waterfront homes in Hotwells command strong long let rents and appealing short let rates. For a precise figure on your property, our free valuation takes about two minutes.
All of Hotwells and the surrounding streets, from Clifton Wood and the marina to the Cumberland Basin and the harbourside developments. Wherever your property sits, we can manage it.
Yes. We manage both across Hotwells and help you compare a settled long-term tenancy with a well run short let for your property.
Coloured terraces stacked above the harbour, boats below and Clifton up the hill behind. It is one of the most photographed corners of Bristol, quiet to live in but close to everything, which makes its short lets perform strongly.
Hotwells is a small, settled residential pocket and generally considered safe. It is well lit and busy along the harbourside routes, with the usual city awareness advised late at night as anywhere central.
About half an hour on foot, and it is one of the nicest walks in Bristol, following the harbourside almost the whole way. Buses and the harbour ferry cover the same route, which guests love.
From Upgraded Intelligence, our own data engine, which tracks live Bristol short let listings night by night. The September 2026 reading measured 74% of the next 30 nights as unavailable across 57 tracked homes within 1.5 kilometres of Hotwells, observed on 1 September 2026. Unavailable nights may be booked, owner blocked or otherwise closed. No September nightly rate is published because the separate price evidence did not clear the publication gate.
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