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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
Food and drink
Superior Double Room
Exterior
Fountain

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$474
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Castle Street, Thornbury, Bristol, England, BS35 1HH
  • Place, Thornbury Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Thornbury Golf Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Mall at Cribbs Causeway
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

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 curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Suite

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

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Suite (Henry VIII)

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

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Suite (Catherine of Aragon Tower)

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 curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Jane Seymour)

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 curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Suite

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 area

Thornbury

A luxury stay in Bristol awaits you at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux. You'll be 15.7 km (9.8 mi) from Berkeley Castle and 15.8 km (9.8 mi) from Wye Valley. Highlights at this historic castle include a restaurant, free valet parking and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Thornbury Castle, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and conference space. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Bristol castle include Chepstow Castle and Chepstow Racecourse.
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What's nearby

  • Thornbury Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Thornbury Golf Centre - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Mall at Cribbs Causeway - 13 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Wye Valley - 16 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Thermae Bath Spa - 39 min drive - 44.3 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
  • ‪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 castle with free valet parking and spa services
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.

  • 1 building
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1536
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux?

Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux?

As of 28 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux on 6 Jan 2026 start from NZ$474.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux?

Yep, Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like deep-tissue massages.

What makes Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux.

Does Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux?

No, Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 620 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 620 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 620 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 620 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 620 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

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is not often that a hotel becomes the highlight of your vacation. THORNBUrY IS THE EXCEPTION TO THAT RULE! We felt to transported to hundreds of years in the past in terms of the architecture and the style of interior furnishings. At the same time, it had all of the service amenities, quality of fixtures and furnishings, food anf service that is expected of a five star hotel. Well worth the price of our stay, we so wish to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing castle! Everything was so beautiful. From the architecture, to the fountain in the courtyard (with lights at night), to the canopy bed, fancy bay window, and chandelier in our bedroom. Incredible! The staff was so friendly and attentive, and the food was good, as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Travelled with partner
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

Daniel

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

Amazing hotel

Fantastic 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca E

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

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with partner
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

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

VICTORIA

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

Just...wow!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

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