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Thornbury Castle is a five-star deluxe Relais and Chateaux Tudor castle in the heart of Gloucestershire, on the edge of the Cotswolds.

Once the country retreat of none other than King Henry VIII, Thornbury Castle boasts a history that few other English hotels can match. It is a history that serves as the foundation for experiences that are truly transportive, whisking guests away into another more regal period. Thornbury Castle is 1530s grandeur and 2020s splendour all at once. It is a place where you can escape from the everyday and immerse yourself in untold luxuries.

Standing in 15 acres of regal splendour, surrounded by Tudor Walled Gardens. Thornbury Castle nestles on the northern edge of Thornbury adjacent to the Gloucestershire countryside, 12 miles north of Bristol, and is well placed for visiting the Cotswolds, the Georgian city of Bath, Bristol, and Wales.

The recipient of many prestigious awards for its fine food including 3 AA Rosettes, for the quality of food and 4 red stars for the quality of service in the dining rooms – it is an indulgent experience but in a relaxed setting with the finest interiors. Guests can choose from a wide range of delicious and impressive menus to suit all occasions. Dinner is normally served from 6.30pm-9pm. Please check the website for details and reservations.

If you’re celebrating something special, then the Six-Course Tasting Menu is available all week at dinner service (last order 8.30pm). The A-la-Carte Menu offers a range of British-inspired seasonal dishes, many of the ingredients and produce coming direct from their own kitchen garden. World-class sommeliers provide the final, unforgettable element of the evening, with a selection of exclusive vintages, and a lovingly, expertly chosen selection of 200 wines from England, Europe, and the New World.

Thornbury Castle has four baronial style dining rooms, including an atmospheric dungeon which is available for private dining for up to eight people. If you prefer something less formal there is a separate lounge menu that can be served in the library or lounge areas and there is even a specially prepared menu for the little ones. Thornbury Castle is a dog friendly hotel, and dogs are welcome to join you in the library to dine.

Of course, being a castle and surrounded by history, it goes without saying that Thornbury Castle serve a delicious and decadent Afternoon Tea in their lounges from 1-4pm daily, – something of a British institution.

Thornbury Castle enables you to step back in time in this Tudor palace that was once the residence of Henry VIII and his second wife Anne Boleyn. Find out more about Tudor Bristol.

Thornbury Castle features on our list of award-winning hotel restaurants in Bristol.