Thornbury Castle

Castle Street

Thornbury, GB

Rating: 4 Stars

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.

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.

Directions

BRS - Bristol International: S

BRS - Bristol International 14 Mi S From Bristol Airport to the Hoel By Road- Follow signs to M5. Travel West and leave at exit 16. Turn left at roundabout and follow A38 for approximatley 6 miles. Turn left at first Thornbury signpost and follow downhill through High Street. Bear left by monumental water pump. At bottom of road the entrance gates of the castle are on the left side of the parish church By Rail- -Taxi to Bristol Temple Meads Station -Train to Bristol Parkway -Taxi to Castle

Restaurants

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 Â‘LÂ’ shaped room with historical paintings adorning the wood panelled walls.

The BaronÂ’s Sitting Room

Overlooking the vineyard and courtyard, the BaronÂ’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

0 MI N

BRS- Bristol

14 Mi S

Bath city

25 Mi S

Cardiff city

38 MI E

The costwolds walk

5 MI N

Berkeley castle

5 Mi N

Roman city of cheltenham

30 MI N

Bristol old vic

14 MI S

Recreation

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

Archery Croquet Shooting Boating Fly Fishing Tours Off Road Safari Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

Meeting Facilities

Tower Dining

Tower Dining, situated on the ground floor in the Octagonal Tower, with its original arrow loop windows and splendid fireplace, is unique. No other room can provide such a distinctive business venue - anywhere.

BaronÂ’s Sitting Room

BaronÂ’s Sitting Room, situated on the upper level, is a fine rectangular wood-panelled room with windows at either end and a large, open, imposing fireplace.

The Tudor Hall

The Tudor Hall is a magnificent, stone-walled room with a huge open fireplace, a 5.5m long solid oak refectory table, suits of armour and walls adorned with medieval weaponry, paintings and tapestry. If ever there was a room to plan a campaign, inspire the troops or celebrate victory in business, then this is it. The room can be lit by candelabra, although there's plenty of natural daylight through the multi-paned, 3Â½m high window. A door to the rear opens onto a patio.