Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux

4.0 star property

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Food and drink
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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Castle Street, Thornbury, Bristol, England, BS35 1HH
  • Thornbury Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Thornbury Golf Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Aztec West Business Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Henry VIII)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite (Catherine of Aragon Tower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Jane Seymour)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux

4-star castle in Thornbury
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free castle has a bar/lounge and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers are onsite.
Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux offers 27 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The castle offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Tudor castle also offers multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite self parking and uncovered valet parking are complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2021.

Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Thornbury Castle - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 75 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Thornbury Castle

Things to do

  • Archery

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1536
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - May 2021
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 9 and January 19.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 75 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Thornbury Castle Bristol
Thornbury Castle Hotel
Thornbury Castle Hotel Bristol
Thornbury Castle
Thornbury Castle Relais Châteaux
Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux Castle
Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux Bristol
Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux Castle Bristol

Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 531 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Amenities
Absolutely a fantastic place to stay. The staff was so helpful, especially carrying the luggage up the stairs to the room. They truly made us feel like royality.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous restored castle. I would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

YUNYU

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you're a Tudor history buff, look no further. We felt like ROYALTY!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely, special place - would go back in the summer as it would be lovely to walk around the gardens
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful stay. The staff were amazing and the setting is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing property! One of the best hotels we have stayed in our lives, honestly. True fairytale experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darva

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Tudor Castle with gorgeous gardens and architecture. The room was sumptuous, the food and service were fantastic. My only regret is that we couldn't stay longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rosalia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 Stars
Bucket list wish for my daughter who loves history, unfortunately only here one night but we made the most of it. Explored the castle and gardens even in the rain. Breakfast was exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing experience. Highly recommend, will visit again for sure. Thank you so much for taking great care of us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the castle was a unique experience. We especially loved the gardens and the fact that so much of the food served was grown right there. Highly recommend Thornbury Castle!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent with attention to detail a priority, property is stellar and we look forward to returning!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

garreth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely 2 night break. Very relaxing hotel. Excellent staff. Super breakfast. Beautiful grounds. Very good location Thoroughly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous property. I would visit there in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb
We throughly enjoyed our stay. The grounds are lovely, the staff is so welcoming and helpful. The rooms are exquisite, comfortable and beautiful. The food and drinks were superb. This castle was really well preserved and restored.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was well worth the investment for the night. Beautiful castle with deep history. Staff was friendly and the castle and views were stunning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place to relax! Staff was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024