Thornbury Castle 
Castle Street, Thornbury (Thornbury) BS35 1HH
King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn slept in one of the bedchambers and walked through the ancient gardens at Thornbury Castle, a Tudor castle near the Cotswolds and Welsh Borders.
Thornbury Castle resonates with history and is the only Tudor Castle in England to be opened as a hotel. There has been a vineyard within its walls for over 500 years, from which Thornbury Castle wine is still produced.
At the castle you will discover atmospheric bedchambers, delicious Sunday lunches, free broadband, roaring fires and many historic features including suits of armour.
On-site facilities include croquet and archery, and clay-pigeon shooting and falconry can be arranged with prior notice (extra charge).
Score from 295 reviews
Superb
8.9/10
Rooms: 23
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Address: Castle Street, Thornbury, Thornbury BS35 1HH 
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marvellous historical ambience. outstanding interior decoration and desigm. fabulous food and dining experience. truly friendly, caring, professional staff. unbeatable room. exquisite garden and romantic [including part ruin ] setting next to unforgettable church.
The rooms that we booked were not allocated. A mistake by staff only had us in one room when two interconnecting rooms were booked. Two rooms different floors with children not what was requested. Four poster beds were non existent. Very disappointed.all reviews »
I loved being able to stay in such an historic place! The Bedford room was amazing and the bed was so comfortable. The complimentary sherry was a really nice touch and the toiletries were excellent quality. This was a most wonderful experience.
The room was fantastic. It was a very large room with a nice size modern bathroom, large sitting area with a fireplace, and a great bed. Dinner and breakfast was great and the service was superb.
The Castle was very romantic, crammed full of history, the staff were very attentive and friendly; the room was fabulous, the food glorious, very warm and cosy, the whole experience was fantastic.
Our favorite stop in all of England. Stunning castle with beautiful
rooms and very welcoming and helpful staff. Grounds are gorgeous and
very relaxing after day of touring.
The Staff could not be more nice. They went above and beyond to accommodate us. The food was incredible. The castle itself was an experience of a lifetime.
The experience of staying in a castle. Food was excellent and the grounds/gardens were wonderful. Very peaceful and I really did feel relaxed.
Of course it wasn't cheap! But by booking through letsbookhotel.com we
obtained a substantial reduction on the quoted room rate.
Staff and ambiance were really good.
Food was of a good standard but the Wines were expensive .
Highly enjoyable.
We stayed in the Tower and it was a fantastic room.The 10 foot wide bed was a sight to see.
A very historic place, we stayed in The Mary 1st room, which was fabulous!.
The castle is beautiful and the grounds are very pretty and peaceful.
The Castle rooms are very romantic. Perfect for a special occasion.
Fantastic property, great food and service.
The overall ambience & friendly staff.
The staff and atmosphere were wonderful.
The rooms were great and the dining room.
Service exceptionally good.
Superb and unique.
Beautiful castle, and gardens. Very comfortable bed and spacious room.
We were upgraded to a higher priced room. Friendly staff.
The Castle is very beautiful and
historical. Our room had a good
view. Food here is fantasy
and we enjoyed our lunch very much.
It's an atmospheric, historic castle.
liked everthing.
We loved everything about Thornbury.
There wasn't anything we didn't like.
There was nothing I didn't like.
Four poster bed was a double, needs to be king size in all rooms I think.
Of course it wasn't cheap! But by booking through Booking.com we
obtained a substantial reduction on the quoted room rate.
There is no air conditioning in the rooms. We visited in July and the room was hot. We slept with the windows open, which made it better. It would be nice to at least have fans to use in the case the weather is hot.
The night we stayed the service in the restaurant was terrible, our
order was messed up & took over an hour between appetizer & main
course & when it finally came the beef was tough as though it had
been cooked in a hurry perhaps even microwaved . I suspect that the
problem was caused because a disco was going on in the main hall &
the staff emphasis was on that.
I would have liked to know more background about the history of the castle. What the each room was used for etc. History of Edward Stafford and Henry the VIII stay.
Nothing we only wish we could have stayed longer.
The menu was very expensive and had only one vegetarian option (main
course), no starter. Cooked breakfast was as meat eaters but with no
meat, so no substitute. If we had to pay full price for the room, we
would have considered it overpriced.
The charge of room is too expensive.
It's a bit shabby and poorly maintained.
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Thornbury Castle Room information
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Deluxe Suite
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GBP 310.00 |
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This spacious suite features an en suite bathroom, a TV and an open fire. Some suites feature a four poster bed.
Room Facilities:
Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Trouser Press, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Radio, Iron, Heating, Fan, Bathrobe, Bath
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Tower Suite
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Situated at the top of the main tower, the Tower Suite features 24 carat gilding and silk wall hangings. It offers striking views over South Gloucestershire, the River Severn and beyond.
Room Facilities:
Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Trouser Press, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Radio, Iron, Heating, Fan, Bathrobe, Bath
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Classic Bedchamber
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GBP 140.00 |
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Mostly located in the South Wing of the Castle, some rooms have views of the oldest Tudor garden in England, some overlook the ancient courtyard.
Room Facilities:
Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Trouser Press, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Radio, Iron, Heating, Hairdryer, Fan, Bathrobe, Bath
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Deluxe Bedchamber
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GBP 250.00 |
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Spacious rooms, most featuring four-poster beds, open fires and all with views overlooking the Tudor garden, vineyard or countryside.
Room Facilities:
Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Trouser Press, Toilet, Telephone, Shower, Seating Area, Radio, Iron, Heating, Fan, Bathrobe, Bath
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Amenities at Thornbury Castle
Services
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access
Miscellaneous
Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking
General
WiFi everywhere, Private parking, Pets Allowed, Parking on-site, Parking , Free Parking
Front-desk/reception area services
Valet Parking, Newspapers, Luggage Storage, 24-Hour Front Desk
Food & Drink
Wine/champagne, Room Service, Restaurant (à la carte), Restaurant, Chocolate or cookies, Breakfast in the Room, Breakfast details, Bottle of water, Bar
Common areas
Terrace, Sun Terrace, Garden
Cleaning services
Ironing Service
Business facilities
Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/Photocopying
Food & Drink
Thornbury Castle is renowned for its many traditional English favourites as well as the exceptional Sunday roasts. The cheeseboard is exclusively British too but you'll also find plenty of modern, internationally-inspired dishes on the menu.
Thornbury Castle has always been renowned for its fine food and is the recipient of many prestigious awards. Our Head Chef changes the lunch menu on a daily basis enabling him to incorporate the freshest seasonal produce.
All dishes on our lunch and dinner menu use only the finest and freshest ingredients, sourced from local markets and suppliers wherever possible. We grow our own herbs on the premises and a quantity of vegetables such as courgette flowers and cherry tomatoes.
Hotel information details
Step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers - a truly special setting for an overnight stay, a weekend away or for more formal occasions.
Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once walked these rooms and grounds. Today, the 500 year-old castle-palace with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and historic parkland is yours for the duration of your stay. There has even been a vineyard within the castle walls for over 500 years, from which Thornbury Castle wine is still produced.
Enjoy a regal night's sleep in the Duke's Bedchamber where King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn slept or favour the Gloucester Bedchamber and wake up to a view of the oldest Tudor gardens in England - the Privy Garden and Goodly Garden.
Important information to guests
One of the most enjoyable pastimes at Thornbury Castle is simply to wander around the castle and the grounds, walking where one of the most famous and infamous Kings of England once walked.
On site facilities – croquet and archery – but we are pleased to offer clay pigeon shooting and falconry on site with prior notice (extra charge). Fishing, quad biking and other activities can be arranged off-site, again with prior notice (extra charge). Clay pigeon shooting has also been a very popular activity with Thornbury Castle guests.
Information about the area
Thornbury Castle luxury hotel is situated just north of junction 15 of the M5 at Bristol, perfect for exploring the Cotswolds, the lovely wooded Wye Valley and Welsh border castles such as Berkeley, Raglan and Chepstow.
South, within easy reach, lies the Georgian city of Bath and historic attractions such as Stonehenge, Glastonbury Tor and the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey.
Cheltenham Racecourse, home to the famous Cheltenham Gold Cup, is also close at hand.
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Located in Thornbury, Thornbury Castle offers a garden and sun terrace. Thornbury Castle is 100 metres from the property. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
The accommodation features a TV. Free private parking is also available at this country house.
Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant.
The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 28 km from the property.
Room information details
There are 27 bedchambers and all are fabulously atmospheric, most with four-poster or coronet beds, stone walls, tapestries, roaring fires, ornate carved ceilings and views to historic parkland and the River Severn beyond. The Tudor Bedchamber even has arrow-slit windows. Each bedchamber is an experience.
All rooms are luxuriously warm and most have real fires. They're also extremely comfortable with opulent, well-appointed bathrooms, colour TVs (carefully screened, of course) and welcoming touches such as the decanter of sherry you'll find on your arrival. A complimentary tea and coffee tray is available on request.
Travelling information
By Air
The hotel is 24 miles from Bristol International Airport. There is a helipad on site.
Thornbury Castle Policies
Check-in
15:00 - 00:00
Check-out
06:00 - 11:00
Accepted CreditCards at Hotel
The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, Maestro, MasterCard, MasterCard
Cancellation Policy
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children and Extra Bed Policy
All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All children from 2 to 12 years are charged GBP 30 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Deposit Policy
No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes
17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Meal Plan
Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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