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Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux

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Deluxe Double Room
Exterior
Fountain
Indoor wedding
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Historic elegance with royal treatment

A magical Tudor castle with beautiful grounds, Thornbury Castle transports you back in time with its historic charm and well-preserved architecture. Delight in phenomenal 5-star Michelin dining, handcrafted drinks, and impeccable service that makes you feel like royalty.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Castle Street, Thornbury, Bristol, England, BS35 1HH
  • Place, Thornbury Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Thornbury Leisure Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Thornbury Golf Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Henry VIII)

Suite (Henry VIII)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Catherine of Aragon Tower)

Suite (Catherine of Aragon Tower)

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

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Suite (Jane Seymour)

Suite (Jane Seymour)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Suite

Standard Suite

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

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About the area

Thornbury

Located in Bristol, Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Berkeley Castle and Wye Valley. .This luxury castle is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Chepstow Castle and 10 mi (16.1 km) from The Mall at Cribbs Causeway.
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What's nearby

  • Thornbury Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Thornbury Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Thornbury Golf Centre - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • The Mall at Cribbs Causeway - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Wye Valley - 21 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Bristol Pilning Station - 11 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hawkes House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Butties Sandwich Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wolfridge Alpaca Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tesoro Lounge - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux

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.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 27 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this Tudor castle include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at Thornbury Castle, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this castle consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 25 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

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Reflexology

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 25 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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. 520 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 643 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel set in stunning surroundings. The room was spotlessly cleaned daily, great attention from the housekeeping staff. As you should expect with it being a castle the sound insulation is not as per a purpose built hotel so we could hear conversations, music, tv etc from the people in the room above. The food at the hotel is plentiful and of good quality but perhaps limited in choice for the dinner menu.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Castle bedroom you know love you want to get real with women
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David Shane, Calgary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was just perfect! My husband and I enjoyed every minute celebrating his milestone birthday. The hotel exceeded our expectations. When we arrived, we were happy to hear that we got a free upgrade to a castle suite. We stayed in Catherine Howard room which was huge, had a four poster bed and a rolled bath. There were lots of complimentary things such as sloe gin, all sorts of teas and coffees, cosmetics in the bathroom, room slippers. The gardens were pretty and well maintained. Great to see a working water fountain too. The breakfast was delicious and all the staff were very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was in excellent condition and the ambiance perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great welcome from friendly staff. Lovely room although the bathroom was cool and the floor was cold. Great afternoon tea. Great breakfast. Bonus to have an EV charger.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue that we had was a smell of bad eggs in the Henry VIII Suite which once reported was quickly dealt with.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful and friendly check in staff. Beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room. Amazing public spaces. Grounds are stunning and the staff were very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great period hotel. Good room and grounds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brou

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Moira, Rickmansworth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hundreds of years after the second wealthiest man in Britain stops building thorrnbury castle because he gets beheaded by Henry 8th for gossiping about him there we were, in the sumptuous luxurious hotel, with the Michelin key, eating top notch scoff in the restaurant with 3 AA rosettes looking forward to a night in the tower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

phill

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Coolest place to stay. Staff (esp the night folks managing the game room and library) were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando, Georgetown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean & amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025