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Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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Castle Street, Thornbury, Bristol, England, BS35 1HH
  • Place, Thornbury Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Berkeley Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬
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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

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(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite

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(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Henry VIII) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite (Henry VIII)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite (Catherine of Aragon Tower) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite (Catherine of Aragon Tower)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Jane Seymour) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Suite (Jane Seymour)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Suite

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux

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

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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 on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thornbury Castle. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes archery
  • 13 minutes by car from Berkeley Castle and 14 minutes from Wye Valley
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux. The castle can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking and valet parking are available. A complete renovation of Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux was completed in May 2021.

This 4-star Bristol castle is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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

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
  • Renovated entire property - May 2021
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 9 January and 19 January.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the castle before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 489 out of 608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 608 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Thornbury

We had the Queen Mary I superior suite which was gorgeous. It had the biggest window of all the accommodation rooms. The bathroom had a stained glass window which was so unique. Everywhere I went in the Castle and its grounds I was awestruck by all the details. We did the History Walk with Phillip which was so interesting to hear about Edward Stafford and Henry viii. The church next door is stunning too. We had food in the bar as we felt the main dining menu was a bit over the top, and we’d already paid a lot to stay 2 nights. The bar food was very tasty. We had the Charcuterie board the first night and then toasted sandwiches, a child’s burger and a child’s hotdog the second night. Portions were generous and the child’s burger was adult sized! We enjoyed the mocktails. The strawberry one is like a milkshake. The grounds are all amazing, and it feels like you’re in a fairy tale setting. We did a wedding style photo shoot to celebrate our upcoming 15th anniversary. We have captured some fabulous memories in the photos our friend took. Thanks to everyone at Thornbury Castle for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spend an evening in the library with a nice drink and you won't want leave. The staff is excellent throughout the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya L.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The castle was beyond any expectations we had! The food was beyond wonderful! We had a six course meal in the dining room. We were blown away by the cleanliness, the attentiveness of the staff, the property itself! Everything was just wonderful! We are actually hoping to go again soon!
Jane Seymour Suite
Full English Breakfast
6 course dinner - rare beef
Sitting Room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pritam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service in this hotel was strictly okay. The staff seemed slightly bossy and in flexible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

full castle experience

The warm and cordial staff made the experience so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Check in was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An absolute must

Absolutely loved this Stayed in the Jane Seymour suite and it was wonderful… worth every cent! The castle is stunning and is a once in a lifetime experience. Unfortunately no ghost stories to report but it’s a stunning place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

minna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Great service by staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen, Gilbert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fairytale property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful venue

Amazing venue, steeped in history. Our room was beautiful and of a very high standard. The taster menu was exquisite. All staff were attentive and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just fabulous!

Amazing place. Fabulous resturant. Most comfortable bed...and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and professional. All the above with the absolute privilege if staying in a magnificent location. We will be back! Congratulations to the whole team.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A CASTLE! How amazing is that! And a GREAT price! The staff was lovely! I can not boast about them enough! Super kind! Super helpful! Great attitudes! Like they love their jobs! It shows! I WILL be returning and spending a few days here, on a mission to just stay at the Castle and relax. No sight seeing, nothing but this Castle! In love with it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was truly special. I took my 10 year old daughter hoping it would be worth the bus ride from London, and it absolutely exceeded my expectations. We rented Tudor costumes and walked all around taking lots of photos. My daughter was in heaven. The Anna of Cleves room was luxury accommodations and absolutely worth it. The bed was so comfortable! The three course dinner was delicious, and my daughter was allowed to order off the kids menu which she found to be exactly what she wanted. Breakfast was great also! The staff couldn't have been nicer and really seem to enjoy their jobs. I think it is perfect for a one night magical stay. It was a splurge and it felt like we got more than we paid for! We certainly made the most of it and will never forget it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not the full Relais & Chateau experience

It was too hot to stay in a castle without Aircond, otherwise a quaint bedroom and interesting castle experience. We were excited to enjoy the legendary Relais & Chateau experience but disappointed at the limited staff on hand and very disappointed with dining experience. In all an unexciting stay with funeral dining atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I stayed here and it was such a wonderful memorable experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and magical. Full of history, made me feel like I am real princess. Would love to come back to spend more time. Fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The castle is absolutely enchanting and is set in the most beautiful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a majestic property. I felt like I travelled back in time and treated like a king. 6 course meal was unbelievably good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just perfectly perfect
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Takashi

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing, nice gardens. The staff are not warm as we expected. The dinner menu is not much of varieties and too expensive and the wine is also too expensive Room is nice and the bed is comfortable I do not think we will return
Stayed 1 night in May 2025