Thornbury Castle

Hotel Overview

Thornbury Castle-Member of Von Essen Hotels a private collection of individual country houses in the UK and Scotland-Voted 7th Best Hotel in the British Isles in the Conde Nast Traveler Awards 2005.Kings and queens have stayed here. Courtiers have flirted with ladies-in-waiting in the ancient yew-hedged gardens. Serving girls have chattered in the stone-flagged courtyard. Today, Thornbury Castle still resonates with history and is the only Tudor castle in England to be open as a hotel?and its only 15 minutes from the M5. However, step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers ? a truly special setting for an overnight stay, a weekend away or for more formal occasions. Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once walked these rooms and grounds. Today, the 500 year-old castle-palace with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and historic parkland is yours for the duration of your stay. There has even been a vineyard within the castle walls for over 500 years, from which Thornbury Castle wine is still produced.

Location Description

BRS- Bristol - 14 Mi S

Hotel Information

Amenities

• Bar/Lounge
• Business Center
• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Hairdryers Available
• Modem Lines in Room
• Pets Allowed
• Restaurant
• Room Service
• Laundry/Valet Services

Room Information

Classic double room

Traditional and Baronial in style in the main body of the castle. Beautiful rooms at reasonable rates. They're also extremely comfortable with opulent, well-appointed bathrooms, colour TVs (carefully screened, of course) and welcoming touches. Max. occ 2.

Deluxe double room

Well appointed traditional rooms with open fires. The tradition is topped off by four-poster beds and wood paneling to create an historic and unique atmosphere. Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn stayed in one of our Deluxe rooms - the Duke's Bedchamber. Max. occ 2.

Deluxe suite

Spacious suites, but still with the warm and traditional feel. Four poster beds and open fires await you in these fabulous and decadent suites. Each bedchamber is an experience. Max. occ 2.

Miscellaneous Information

• Check-in: 00:00:02
• Check-out: 00:00:11
• Hotel Currency: GBP (British Pounds)
• Number of Floors: 3
• Number of Rooms: 25

Meeting Facility

• Tower Dining
• Baron?s Sitting Room
• The Tudor Hall

Directions and Area Information

Restaurant Information

Tower dinning room

A unique, hexagonal room with large, imposing arrow-slit windows and magnificent open fireplace. This room has great character and makes for an unforgettable castle dining experience. It can seat a maximum of 30 persons.

The Oriel Dining room

The Oriel Dining room, with its open fireplace, is an intimate room seating a maximum of 20 persons. This a charming ?L? shaped room with historical paintings adorning the wood panelled walls.

The Baron?s Sitting Room

Overlooking the vineyard and courtyard, the Baron?s Sitting Room, with handsome wooden panelling and a wonderful open fireplace, provides the most perfect environment for a private party. Majestic and secluded, the atmosphere of this room contributes greatly to the success of a private lunch or dinner, be it family, friends or business. Excellent for private dinner parties as well as functions in general. It can accomodate up to 22 people.

Area Attractions

• Thornbury
• BRS- Bristol
• Bath city
• Cardiff city
• The costwolds walk
• Berkeley castle
• Roman city of cheltenham
• Bristol old vic

Policies

Guarantee Policy

- All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. - Non-guaranteed reservations are not accepted. - Exceptions may apply during holidays, special events or conventions.

Cancellation Policy

-Reservations must be cancelled at least 24 hours prior to arrival date to avoid a penalty of the full stay including tax. -Exceptions may apply. Additional information- Above charged if we cannot resell the bedchamber- however we will endeavor to do so.