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Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux

4.0 star property
Luxury castle with free valet parking and spa services

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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
Food and drink
Thornbury Castle, part of Relais & Châteaux, offers a historic retreat near Berkeley Castle. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, warm up by the lobby fireplace, or explore the garden. The castle provides high-speed WiFi, luggage storage, and multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (Henry VIII)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (Jane Seymour)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Castle Street, Thornbury, Bristol, England, BS35 1HH

What's nearby

  • Thornbury Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Mall at Cribbs Causeway - 13 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Berkeley Castle - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Chepstow Castle - 17 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Chepstow Racecourse - 17 min drive - 12.8 miles

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
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tesoro Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wolfridge Alpaca Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux

Luxury upscale castle renovated in 2021 and located near Berkeley Castle
At Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux, you can look forward to a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Treat yourself to spa services, such as aromatherapy, a deep-tissue massage, or reflexology. The on-site restaurant, Thornbury Castle, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
Other perks at this castle include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and outdoor furniture
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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

Property 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux pet-friendly?

Yes, Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux located?

Located in Thornbury, this luxury castle is within 12 mi (20 km) of Berkeley Castle, Wye Valley, and Chepstow Castle. The Mall at Cribbs Causeway and Chepstow Racecourse are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 488 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 606 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing and spotlessly clean staff very helpful and atentive . Food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Moira

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel in a beautiful location. The room was luxurious yet so cozy . The staff very helpful. High quality but value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Susan

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

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in King Henry VIII room and was nearly perfect. The bed size was a full or twin so take note. Other than that food and drinks were great as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It wax excellent castle experience and staff are very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property - interesting history and gorgeous gardens and fabulous dining. What a treat!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning historic castle, feels like you are in another time but with luxurious modern amenities. Also the breakfast is fantastic. So glad we decided to stay here, a once in a lifetime experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical time at the castle Henry VIII suite absolutely worth it Be sure to dine at the castle and tour the grounds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although it was pricey, the castle rooms, grounds, and staff were top notch. The bedrooms were exquisite and quite comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

Gwendolyn

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

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

Erlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful castle! We enjoyed it felt like royalty!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Takes you back in time, beautiful rooms and fabulous cuisine. Loved the local pub The Royal George for a lively atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star experience from the moment we arrived till the moment we left. Food was amazing and can’t wait to go back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historical and elegant
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Great stay!

Great stay - lovely staff. Highly recommend. Second stay for us, both have been 2 or more days in duration.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay. Wonderful staff that go above and beyond to help. Beautiful bedrooms. Feel like royalty when you stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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