Romantic Cotswolds castle stay with award-winning fine dining

Thornbury Castle, Thornbury

9.6

Superb

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The Roman Baths, Bath
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The Roman Baths, Bath
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Property details

England's only Tudor castle hotel, with a spectacular Cotswolds setting, award-winning fine dining and historic landscaped grounds - includes breakfast, dinner, and an optional suite
  • The UK's only Tudor castle hotel: The 500-year-old Relais & Chateaux Thornbury Castle is a stunning base for exploring the Cotswolds. Constructed in the early 1500s by the Duke of Buckingham and having undergone a multi-million refurbishment, it has hosted such prestigious guests as Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Mary I, and keeps modern-day guests occupied with regal pastimes like falconry, archery and croquet.

  • Bursting with character: Much of the castle dates back to the 16th century and retains period features like large open fireplaces, ornate carved ceilings, intricate oriel windows and shining suits of armour in the corridors. In good weather, lord it up in the castle's expansive walled gardens, where you can enjoy a peaceful stroll. Thornbury Castle carries a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award under its princely belt.

  • Award-winning dining: Food is served in a series of original dining rooms (including the grand-sounding Tudor Hall and Baron’s Sitting Room) once frequented by the likes of Sophia Loren and Laurence Olivier. The three AA Rosette-holding menu comprises modern and internationally-inspired dishes alongside a number of traditional English favourites, all featuring ingredients that are sourced locally or from the centuries-old kitchen garden. 

Amenities 

- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant and bar
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage 
- Garden
- Parking (see 'Offer details')
- Pets are allowed on request (fees apply)

How to get there

Thornbury Castle is a relatively straightforward journey from London due west along the M4 for two-and-a-half hours or so. From Bristol, it's roughly a 30-minute drive. If you're getting there by train, get off at Bristol Parkway and take a 20-minute taxi ride to the hotel.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements (including those related to COVID-19) at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel.

  • The UK's only Tudor castle hotel: The 500-year-old Relais & Chateaux Thornbury Castle is a stunning base for exploring the Cotswolds. Constructed in the early 1500s by the Duke of Buckingham and having undergone a multi-million refurbishment, it has hosted such prestigious guests as Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and Mary I, and keeps modern-day guests occupied with regal pastimes like falconry, archery and croquet.

  • Bursting with character: Much of the castle dates back to the 16th century and retains period features like large open fireplaces, ornate carved ceilings, intricate oriel windows and shining suits of armour in the corridors. In good weather, lord it up in the castle's expansive walled gardens, where you can enjoy a peaceful stroll. Thornbury Castle carries a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award under its princely belt.

  • Award-winning dining: Food is served in a series of original dining rooms (including the grand-sounding Tudor Hall and Baron’s Sitting Room) once frequented by the likes of Sophia Loren and Laurence Olivier. The three AA Rosette-holding menu comprises modern and internationally-inspired dishes alongside a number of traditional English favourites, all featuring ingredients that are sourced locally or from the centuries-old kitchen garden. 

Amenities 

- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant and bar
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage 
- Garden
- Parking (see 'Offer details')
- Pets are allowed on request (fees apply)

How to get there

Thornbury Castle is a relatively straightforward journey from London due west along the M4 for two-and-a-half hours or so. From Bristol, it's roughly a 30-minute drive. If you're getting there by train, get off at Bristol Parkway and take a 20-minute taxi ride to the hotel.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements (including those related to COVID-19) at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel.

Location and what's nearby

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Castle Street, Thornbury, Gloucestershire BS35 1HH

Thornbury Castle is an excellent base for exploring the West Country. To the south is the graceful Roman and Georgian city of Bath and the historic Wells Cathedral and Glastonbury Abbey. To the north are the Cotswolds - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty renowned for their rolling hilly landscapes, quaint little limestone villages, and for superb farmers markets, like the one in Stroud.

Cancellation policy

Unlimited free date changes up to 8 days before you check-in.
You can also cancel within this time period and get a refund in Secret Escapes credit, minus a £35 cancellation fee.

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