Thornbury Castle Hotel & Restaurant

We stayed in the Catherine of Aragon Tower Suite… wow! Just wow! It was absolutely outstanding… the climb up the spiral staircase to get to the room was 10000% worth it.||The staff were incredibly kind and attentive. They accommodate any requests to ensure your stay is perfect and unique to you. I would recommend this castle to everyone. Every part of the castle is just jaw dropping. The bathroom and bedroom were equipped with everything you would need… and no expense was spared… Molton Brown shower gels etc, a huge variety of teas and coffees in the room. Robes and slippers included (which are also available to purchase if you want a souvenir) whilst our room was a little expensive it was definitely money well spent, likewise with the food and drinks… just outstanding. You get everything you pay for and more! I’d urge everyone to experience an overnight stay here. Thank you to all the staff, the attention to detail did not go unnoticed.

A Photographer's Verdict: The Best Wedding Breakfast I've Ever Tasted! As a professional wedding photographer with 10 years of experience and hundreds of weddings photographed, I have sampled countless wedding breakfasts—and I can genuinely say that the three-course meal I had at Thornbury Castle Hotel is the best I have ever experienced. I was completely blown away by the quality. Each course was amazing, elevating the meal from standard catering to a truly exceptional fine-dining event. If a couple wants to give their guests an unforgettable experience, the food at Thornbury Castle Hotel will absolutely deliver. I cannot recommend this highly enough!

This was our second time this year at Thornbury and the consistency in its service is impeccable!!!! |EXCELLENT customer service, every employee is most PROFESSIONAL, Giorgia does such an amazing job with her team!!! Every person in the dining room, sitting room, hotel maintenance and his team, room cleaning team, reception team ---- wow!!! EVERY SINGLE PERSON is so professional at his job!!! So respectful and deliveres a top notch service and vibe. |The restaurant is a whole experience in itself!! Delicious, beautiful presentation, enjoyable and super special atmosphere! A true culinary, ELEGANT and LUXURIOUS experience!!! ||Rooms..... We switched rooms on our second night (within the same category ) so we got to experience three rooms, all are pure luxury, style and grandeur, absolutely phenomenal experience!!!! Loved loved loved!!||Oh, and their scones rock!!!||Thank you Giorgia for your dedication and an amazing team!!

What a wonderful building this is. Staying in a working castle! First the good bits; all of the food was of a very high standard (I would like to say thanks to the chefs who never get to hear the customer’s praise). The service during meals was first class. We enjoyed the lounge and library and found the service a little naive when we ordered drinks. So far, at least four stars.||So why only three stars? Well our shower didn’t work for our whole stay and the lights around the bathroom mirror didn’t work for half the stay. What women do in bathrooms is a mystery to me, but they do need light.||More than the actual problems was the lack of communication. For the very significant cost of our room I would have expected some updates on progress but there was nothing. My impression was that the staff didn’t feel empowered to take ownership of an issue and just passed it on. Rather a shame as our experience elsewhere is that staff who feel they have a stake in the business go the extra mile.

Visiting from Australia we booked a night at Thornbury Castle. We had the loveliest stay, we arrived and were given an upgrade to a suite. All the staff we interacted with were so welcoming and friendly. Our room was amazing. Everything about the stay was perfect. It is such a peaceful location, beautiful gardens to walk around, loved reading all the history. Our dinner was absolutely delicious no complaints, beautifully presented. Will definitely stay again when we visit the UK again. Thank you so much for our lovely stay!

Our stay at Thornbury castle was good! We really enjoyed our room… spacious, comfortable bed and a lovely view of the courtyard! Shout out to the breakfast- bar staff to be so kind and prefessional… Dario and Hattie are amazing…also the blonde lady at the bar ( not sure the name but she had an est European accent, I think ) she was extremely kind! Overall a great stay!

Nothing but praise for the Hotel and staff. We stayed in the Edward Stafford suite which was beautifully furnished and in a quiet location. |At dinner, we opted for the tasting menu with the wine pairing. The food was excellent and as were the wines. We tasted wines which we wouldn’t normally have.|Breakfast was waitress service which was a lovely change from self service which hotels usually have. |A great stay in a historic location!

We had the most wonderful 2-night stay at the Thornbury Castle Hotel. Everything was incredible, absolutely incredible. If you think that because it is an old castle then you should expect a dusty old place, you couldn’t be more wrong. The room was spotless (Audley room), the level of cleanliness was 10 out of 10, they even offer an evening tidy up of the room which is complimentary. The food was amazing, from breakfast to dinner. Pedro from the terrace bar, Pedro from the restaurant and Jacqueline from reception were so friendly, polite and helpful, they really went out of their way to make our stay as lovely as possible. We will definitely return to this magnificent place.

Thornbury Castle has potential, but doesn't live up to expectations. Inconsistency is a recurrent theme. We stayed there four nights and these were my observations. The "kitchen" seems to rule the roost here as almost every question is met with "let me check with "the kitchen." "The kitchen" must be an omnipotent presence because the staff usually has a bit of trepidation when going to ask "the kitchen" questions. They have a small selection of items on the dining room menu and the food is not excellent and any deviation from items on the menu are strictly frowned upon. The menu does not change from day to day. Luckily, you may order from the bar menu in the library. This menu does not change either, but it does break up the monotony. We tended to enjoy this food more, but service was slow and inconsistent . Breakfast is the better option when dining in the dining room. The staff for the most part seems to operate with little or no training. They NEVER filled the water glasses. That's your job. They NEVER poured the wine, again, that's your job. This hotel seems to lack strong leadership. We had two rooms. The Queen Elizabeth room has extremely low beams. If one is over 5'3", one WILL hit their heads. We had to go to the front desk for ice to put on head bumps more than once. The third floor is for the most fit as there is no lift. Yes, I know we were staying in a castle and it was not going to be perfect, but for the price one is paying here, you expect first class service. Having said all of that, the gardens in the back are lovely, the visage from the front lawn is beautiful and the staff, though poorly, trained are friendly. Liam in the library area was very friendly and helpful. They need to have a rotating menu. The options in the nearby town are few to dine. It is possible to have a rotating menu, we also stayed at other manor houses which had wonderful menus and well-trained staff this trip.

A trip to the UK didn't seem complete without finding a castle to visit. Much to my surprise, in my search I was able to find a castle you could also stay at that was rated incredibly well, had dining packages, and historic ties. The rates per night were a bit steep, but I justified it because "how often do ya do something like this?" So we did a night with dinner and breakfast included. Getting to the castle wasn't too bad we rented a car and made the journey into town. Parking is available and I believe they also have a charging area for EV. We checked in and were taken to our room, Queen Margaret's room. The employee was kind and explained some of the amenities like the complimentary gin and the common areas of the castle. We changed and went to explore, there was a wedding the night we were there so I feel like our exploration was cut a bit short since areas were reserved for them. We noticed there was a scale available in the room, but it needed a new battery so we asked at the desk for a replacement and was informed it would be done at turndown service. After walking the gardens, we went for drinks and played some of the games available in the sitting room/lounge. It was a bit unclear as to how to get bar service or the other amenities advertised. Having done research before it felt like there were things to do but upon arrival it was hard to figure out what we were able to do. Dinner was excellent; while sitting in the lounge you're served some almonds/olives and canapés where you place your order and then you're brought back into the main dining room. There is plenty of food even without the formal 6 course meal but it really is a fancy experience and the food is true art. We made an assumption that turndown service would happen at dinner but upon returning to our room- 2 to 3 hours later, everything looked the same. The shower was incredible and the bed was nice. You're provided with a fan which was helpful. Breakfast was a bit disappointing after the dinner we had the previous night- not sure I would need that component again. At check out I was given the invoice for one of the wedding guests, we had to refund that amount and charge the costs for our room. Looking at my statement the charges aren't equal so that's mildly concerning as well. Overall, Thornbury was still a cool experience for the bragging rights of staying in Henry VIII's castle, but I don't think I need to do it again. I'd come for the dinner but maybe skip the overnight stay.

The stay at the Thornbury Castle hotel exceeded our expectations. We've stayed in many beautiful hotels but this stay blew our minds away. Something about staying in a place built in the fifteenth century and eating inside the same rooms that kings and queens dined in. The grounds of the castle hotel are absolutely gorgeous and the interior decor is out of this world - we felt transported back to the Tudor times. We were assigned to Queen Mary I suite and it was absolutely stunning. The windows faced the beautiful old church and this magnificent view added to our experience. The breakfast was included in our room rate and we found the food to be extremely delicious. Besides breakfast, we also had the Afternoon Tea and several dinners here on premises and every meal was exceptional. I loved the fact that they always had tables reserved for the hotel guests. I highly recommend this beautiful castle hotel to everyone wishing to experience the beautiful English countryside.

Brought the family here for a couple nights to live in luxury and it did not disappoint. We got the Anne of Cleves room and just wow, I really don't know how to explain it except it has all the modern needs while staying true to being a real actual castle. The staff was excellent and pretty much everything about it exceeded our expectations. If you have the chance stay here do it, thank me later.

I treated my mum to a afternoon tea for her birthday. We are local to the area but haven't visited the castle before but heard of its good reputation. The entrance to the castle is lovely even more so as the weather was perfect. The grounds are in great condition and to park you have to go through the castle gates. The customer service was high, very polite and well presented staff. The room we had our afternoon tea in was grand but comfortable. The afternoon was lovely and we enjoyed the sandwich selection and the delicious cakes and scones. There were four of us altogether with one teapot between us which I think there should have been a second teapot. Was a bit surprised are only option was tea or coffee and we weren't offered a wider selection of teas to choice from. There was also only three finger sandwiches each which we thought wasn't that many. Overall all everything was well put together. What made the visit was the gardens, after having the afternoon tea we had a walk around the grounds. The rose garden was lovely and I was very impressed.

We had a wonderful time at Thornbury during our holiday. We booked the midweek special; which came with dinner, drinks, and breakfast - all of which were wonderful! We booked a beautiful suite, that even had a kitchenette! The room was cozy and the bed was comfortable. All staff we interacted with there were extremely helpful, kind and warm. The grounds were well kept and though we didn't get a chance to see the garden, but we heard good things. The reception area is small but leads into a beautiful lounge and library. Both of which are charming and cozy. Overall: if you're looking for a quintessential castle stay during your holiday, this is it.

We loved Thornbury Castle, we would recommend anybody the opertunity to have a night in the castle. We took our son who has disabilities, they where fantastic with him. Food was beautiful, my room was delightful, we spent lots of time in the gardens. We look forward in returning one day We went September 2013. Scott

What an amazing hotel!! I stayed here for 2 nights while staying in London. I took the train out to Bristol and took a taxi from there. The rooms are magnificent. You are 100% immersed in the castle experience. The rooms get cold at night due to the nature of the building. The gardens are beautiful. I spent an afternoon just wandering around their gardens. The staff is extremely friendly and it's a short walk to town do enjoy the shopping and local restaurants.

Castle is very cool. Rooms are not for everyone. Workers were extremely nice, although they did not do anything special for us. For a family of 6, they made us get 3 rooms- all of which are very expensive. 2 of the rooms had no wifi. We had no hot water for 1 evening. There was a wedding on a Tuesday which meant we couldn't sit at the bar or in the library. There was no mention of rate deduction for these inconveniences. Breakfast was included in our rate, but was average, at best. Definitely worth the visit, but not sure about the stay.

My sister, cousin and I stayed here at our last stop on an English countryside road trip. It was the nicest place we stopped at, and frankly, the nicest hotel I've stayed at thus fur in my young life. PROS: 1. Amazing grounds. Walk around the gardens and feel like you're in the Secret Garden. 2. Amazing rooms. Wood burning fireplace, sitting area, sherry to sip, super comfy bed, bathrobes and slippers, the list goes on. And they turn your covers down if you want before bed. 3. Pleasant staff. 4. It's a castle. So cool. CONS: 1. Expensive, but you pay for what you get. 2. Restaurant was meh. It was 75 pounds per person for three courses, which was about $140ish USD. Not awful if the food and service were amazing, but the food was sub-par and the service even worse. Don't waste your money dining here. Maybe try out high tea if you're inclined, but skip dinner service. In spite of the bad dining experience and high cost, it's still an amazing retreat to rest at if you want to stay in a neat castle.

This is by far the coolest hotel I've ever stayed at...it was pricey but well worth it for the experience, how often do you get to stay in a real medieval castle? Spent a lot of time just wandering around the grounds, lots to do and see!

What a beautiful castle! The staff here could not be nicer. We had a little mix up with our check in dates, but the front desk staff quickly cleared it up. They were so welcoming when we first got to the hotel. Everyone we spoke to was polite and friendly. They even offered suggestions on where to go when we were in town, which was nice. Our first day, we had cream tea. So much food! It was a good thing we didn't eat lunch that day. We were able to have tea in one of the sitting rooms, which was nice. The staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered room service on our first night as well. Although the dinner menu looked good, it was not what we were in the mood for. The room service menu had some less fancy items, but they were still wonderful. The breakfasts that we had both days at the castle were great. We were seated right away once we came down from our room. I can't complain about the breakfast at all! The grounds at the castle are amazing. When we were there, all the flowers were in bloom. You can tell that they take care of the gardens. Our room (the Bohun room) was large, light and beautiful. We had a very comfortable bed, a nice sitting area, a dining area and a spacious bathroom. Far and away one of the nicest places I've ever been to. Hopefully we'll have an opportunity to come back!

If you're really looking to impress that special someone this February 14th, then the restaurant at Thornbury Castle is the place to go. This is proper luxury dining; make no mistake - with an extravagant price tag to match. That special Valentines Day booking will set you back a cool £87.50 for the set menu - each, that is. If you've got bags of cash lying around then I definitely recommend it - you get to feel like royalty for an evening and the food really is exquisite - all six courses of it. On the other hand, if you're a pauper like me, best to just stick to the classics. Pizza Express it is, then.

My 16 year old son is a fan of Game of Thrones and The Last Kingdom so I looked (exhaustively) for a castle/hotel in Ireland or England during our travels from the USA. I booked this based on the fact that it is a castle vs a manor house and wasn't going to break the bank. Went all out and ordered the Elizabeth Suite. I was worried that I was setting his (and my) expectations too high. B-L-O-W-N away!! Gorgeous , imposing, legit fortress edifice. The Elizabeth Suite was not ridiculously priced and offered in my opinion great value. You have your own entrance to a winding stone staircase with rope as a handrail. Enter the suite with old timber and new gleaming bathroom. So fun! Brought my book to the common area and sat amongst ancient books ( I put my hand on one and imagined that hundreds of years ago someone read this in torch light), large old oil paintings, towering windows while enjoying an ale from Bath. Very attentive and happy staff. Breakfast was good and filling. I did not eat here otherwise but did walk into the quaint town where there are numerous more economical food choices. A+ across the board.

Over in Thornbury on the outskirts of Bristol, Thornbury Castle is an old castle that has been transformed into a very high class hotel and restaurant, of the exclusive Von Essen hotels chain (who basically own a lot of old manor houses and castles and have transformed them into luxury hotels). I've been here on a number of occasions for important family meals, and the service and experience has been impeccable every time. It's an old castle, so expect that style - it's full of old English regality, with large sofas, oak panelled rooms and stately chairs. The waiters will silver serve your meal throughout, and attend to your every need and whim. The menu is gourmet, but the food is simply exquisite; from Home Smoked Pave of Salmon to Poach-Roasted Pheasant Breast, the menu is wide ranging. At the moment they're doing an exclusive festive menu which holds more seasonal dishes. This style nad type of dining is clearly not going to come cheap, but you absolutely pay for an experience with Thornbury Castle. A three course meal will set you back £50 per person, excluding any drinks or extras. I've only ever eaten here so can't comment on the hotel accommodation, but I have every faith that the Von Essen group's attentional to detail and quality will stretch to full capacity in the accommodation rooms. Highly advised for a special occasion.

same as pam the food is exerlant value the staff are really friendly and the food has a mourn touch to the still with interesting dessert and saovyer foods sunday lunch is the best time to go but the after noun teas are in my eyes to die for home made fruit and normal songs a surlection of mini home made cakes and if you go for the full after nown tea home made sandwergis as well it is a meal in it self and is great value for money as i said before and it is well worf a night as well