Thornbury Castle named Best Romantic Hotel in the UK

With more of us than ever taking breaks in Britain, where we stay has become increasingly important. 

This week, The Sunday Times reveals its definitive list of the 100 best places to stay spread throughout the country. The guide will be available on Thursday via the online interactive guide and as supplement with the newspaper this Sunday (17 October 2021).

Thornbury Castle, located near Bristol, wins Best Romantic Hotel in the national awards. The guide says; “Curtain walls, crenellations, Tudor chimneys — this historic pile is full of atmosphere and the restaurant is great. A heady rush of history awaits at Thornbury Castle...Apparently Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn were overnight guests. By the time you check out, you’ll be feeling pretty regal too.”

The guide focuses on the things that really matter; hotels with the essentials of comfort, great service and value, as well as personality and warmth. 

Thornbury Castle’s General Manager Simone Arcucci comments: “Thornbury Castle really is a truly unique place to stay and is the only Royal Tudor castle in the UK which has been transformed in to a luxury hotel following our recent multi-million pound refurbishment. 

“We are truly delighted to be named ‘Best Romantic Hotel’ in the UK by The Sunday Times.  It’s wonderful to be recognised as a ‘Best Place to Stay’ in this prestigious annual guide that is based on comfort, great service and value, personality and warmth.  

"We look forward to welcoming more guests as they experience Tudor opulence like Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn did in 1535 when they visited the Castle as part of their Royal Progress Tour."