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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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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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite (Henry VIII)

Suite (Henry VIII) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite (Henry VIII)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite (Catherine of Aragon Tower)

Suite (Catherine of Aragon Tower) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite (Jane Seymour)

Suite (Jane Seymour) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite (Jane Seymour)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Suite

Standard Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 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
  • Thornbury Golf Centre - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • The Mall at Cribbs Causeway - 13 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Wye Valley - 16 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 39 min drive - 26.6 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
  • ‪Tesoro Lounge - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wolfridge Alpaca Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬17 min walk

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 a massage, aromatherapy, 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), free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, outdoor furniture, and meeting rooms
  • 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
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

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?

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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Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 495 out of 615 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 615 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 615 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 615 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 615 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

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

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

Anthony

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

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great castle hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Amazing, 5 stars all round

Fantastic hotel! Staff are wonderful. Any Relais & Chateaux property is the best around! Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Verified traveler

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

Great historical place

Very beautiful castle, friendly staff and great food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Lovely break

3rd time visiting. Super hotel. Very comfortable. Great experience staying in a castle, Super friendly professional staff, Excellent room. Excellent breakfast Can tour around easily from here
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

6/10 Okay

Jason

Check in was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fairytale property!
Stayed 1 night 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

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was all great. The bed was a bit lumpy. In the morning I felt I was sleeping in a hollow as did my husband and we aren’t big people. Great location excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya L.

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

10/10 Excellent

minna

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

Loved it

Great service by staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

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

Marta

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

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to go with Family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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
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