Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel

Property building, Garden, Garden view, Inner courtyard view

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(774 Ratings)

Country House in Stroud District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this country house rental

King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn slept in one of the bedchambers and walked through the ancient gardens at Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel, a Tudor castle near the Cotswolds and Welsh Borders.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Garden

Map of Stroud District

Nearby attractions

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 4

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1 King • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Double • 398 ft²

Sleeps 4

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1 Double • 2 Single • 635 ft²

Sleeps 6

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££££

Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel

££££

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(774 Ratings)

Country House in Stroud District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this country house rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Garden

Map of Stroud District

Nearby attractions

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 430 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 398 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 2 Single • 635 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(774 Ratings)

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9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Shape up in the Kitchen you are letting the side down!

beautiful hotel in a wonderful location. the gardens are lovely even though it was September and past their best. Staff were charming helpful and professional. Our room was top class with everything anyone could want.

For us the only disappointment was the food which, though nicely presented was lacking in flavour. The pea soup was so bland that it could have been anything. It was quite expensive especially the wine. In spite of this we were prepared to give it another try the next evening until we realised that it was the same menu which apparently is seasonal.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Magic

A magical place to spend a couple of nights. The grounds are exquisite and they now have dresses to try on to pretend to be from years past. Exceptional staff. Best High Tea I've ever had.

7.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

体验感一般

早餐不错

前台工作人员的态度不好,入住时等她漫不经心的打完电话再接待客人，退房时错误不断，从来没有遇到过如此不专业的前台人员。

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Gentille ! Is that a word!

It’s old and sympathetically updated

Some of the pictures are very poor copies. Brings down the tone of the artworks

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

Fabulous!!!

Fantastic experience to stay in a castle. An awesome venue and exceptional staff.

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2024

A lovely experience in a magical place.

The setting was perfect!

We couldn’t control the heating in our room and it was very hot!

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Very pleasant, different, unique

Atmosphere, good decor, beautiful surroundings and grounds

Limited lounging areas

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Winderful service fir fir royalty. Will sure to return.

Beautiful Elegant Castle, we enjoyed strolling around the garden. Breakfast was wonderful and a La carte.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Just the above.

Breakfast was fine.

Evening meal: there is a tendency in some luxury hotels to " overdo" the presentation/look/description of what is being served. This is OK if the actual taste is exceptional. We think this hotel should simplify the above and let good food, well prepared speak for itself. Let the quality of the ingredients ( rather than chef "artistry") shine for better, more authentic flavours.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Excellent staff and a great bed

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Superb

Palatial

Nil

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Magnificent castle for an amazing stay, absolute perfection.

Absolutely stunning, to be able to stay in an actual castle that Henry the 8th and Anne Boleyn stayed in was exciting enough but also to have luxurious bed chambers and amazing gardens topped off a most incredible 2 night stay. Room had an amazing, comfortable bed, coffee and tea, gin taster, robes, slippers etc was perfect! Friendly, helpful staff nothing was too much trouble.

Absolutely nothing!!! Perfect in every way.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

The ambience, the history, the superb service and food. Quality of the dinner surpasses that which we had in the Savoy London in Aoril 2023.. Beautiful gardens, the signature cocktails were fantastic. Will stay again.

Nothing at all

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Very good

Beautiful but abit pricey for not so great rooms

Not great value for money

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

I would highly recommend the Castle!

The Prince Arthur room was outstanding! The best shower I’ve ever had. everyone was very friendly. the grounds were out of a storybook

We did not care for dinner. Very small portions and very expensive

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

If you want to treat yourself and feel like a King/Queen, stay here!!!

We liked EVERYTHING about this castle --can not believe we actually got to stay there. It was my husband's birthday so we treated ourselves for 1 night here while on our 2 week trip. We stayed in the Catherine of Aragon Tower and the room was crazy -- the biggest 4 poster bed in the UK was in our room. There was a gas fire place in the room and a small wood burning fire place in the bathroom. The bathroom was HUGE and had a soaking tub and a walk in shower. The little extras like the robes and toiletries made it even more special. While old and antique, the entire castle and especially our room were extremely clean and comfy. If you want a treat, stay here.

Absolutely nothing.

5.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Pleasant staff but hotel overpriced for dogs; non-refundable deposit is unacceptable.

Breakfast OK but cheap sausages and bacon. Not what you expect from a Relais hotel.

No holding bar in shower. Duvet MUCH too heavy and soft, and mattress lumpy. My wife had to sleep on the sofa.. Pillows too soft. Room far too cold, had to ask for a portable heater.

6.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Good location, poor standards.

The room was good. The breakfast staff were engaging. The grounds and setting were lovely. The welcome gift of sloe gin was a nice touch.

A full-length wardrobe was needed in the dressing room. The evening meal was disappointing. The lack of engagement by the staff was disconcerting. There was no real atmosphere.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Upgrade room was a bonus - delightful room

Breakfast was lovely

Toast was cold

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

stunning place, lovely stay, coming back soon

very welcoming staff, and it is an exceptional place to stay

bit warm in the room… that’s it, that’s all I can come up with!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Exceptional

Castle was beautiful. Our room was spectacular. Food was delicious. Staff was wonderful.

9.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Great Experience

Overall it was a great experience. Great stay, excellent food and fantastic staff.

A gym would have been nice.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

nice brake

had a nice breakfast liked the room nice garden staff friendly

would be nice to have EV overnight charging on site

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Perfect for a history buff

This is a very well appointed property and an excellent value. The in room dining menu is also incredibly reasonable and rivals what you would pay at any local establishment, while providing above average quality. The staff is very accommodating and professional. Plan to spend more time at the property than you might expect as the library and sitting rooms are wonderfully comfortable. There are simple games available for guests as well as an impressively diverse library. Our room was perfect and unlike many of the "castle" hotels, actually looks like it belongs in a castle. Breakfast had a decent number of selections and was perfectly prepared.

Not so much a bad thing, but one to be aware of, this is a real castle. It has the characteristics of a real castle. Your key is a large metal key in a leather lanyard. It's not a small key card you can easily slip onto a pocket or wallet while out and about. Our room was also up a steep spiral staircase. I found this delightful but those who are less sure of their footing or have difficulty with stairs would struggle.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Wife's birthday

Lovely old historical building. Rooms were very in keeping and excellent. Loved the molton brown bathroom goods.

Would have been nice to have a chocolate on the pillow with the turn down service.

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

a wonderful stop over as we visited Chepstow for the races and then continued through wales

amazing Tudor castle, that has brilliantly kept the ambience and history. the rooms are simply incredible. awesome stay

all good

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Magical

Attention to detail, on arrival the reception team started to build a guest relationship immediately. A staff member was asked to park our car, our suitcase and jackets taken to our room , we was then taken through to the library and seated next to a beautiful fire for afternoon tea, I booked this weekend to surprise my wife for her birthday, she loved it and all that went out of there way to make it special for us. Nothing was any trouble. I must make s special mention to Ben who’s knowledge of our food and wine was exceptional , please thank him for us, Natasha and every member of staff was amazing . Thank you so much ! We will be back! Andrew kersey

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Great luxury, royalty experience stay.

Staff was courteous. Hotel interiors and luxury feel. Food was good. Personalized welcome note by GM, made us feel special.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Felt like royals thought the duration of our stay.

it was a unique experience staying in a castle and the service and ambience was simply superb. The evening meal, canapés and afternoon tea were exquisite. The English breakfast was lovely by the fireplace. The staff were so kind and courteous. Kayla showed us around King Henry VIII bedchamber and the room with the largest four poster bed in UK. She was so accommodating and showed us around and explained with such patience. Georgia looked after our booking and received us pleasantly upon arrival. The gardens are lovely to take a leisurely stroll and just have an amazing retreat. The rooms were clean, warm and beautiful with marvellous view to the castle grounds. I have recommended this to my friends and family. It is a lovely getaway for people in UK and easy to get to by train and short taxi ride. Also for tourists from abroad to experience castle stay in UK with all the rich history it has. It makes for a perfect wedding venue with its lovely function room and chapel.

nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

A special occasion hotel

Beautiful castle and rooms. Staff know and appreciate that you are probably visiting to celebrate a special occasion and treat you accordingly.

Nothing really. Breakfast good but not wow.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Wonderful staff in a wonderful hotel

Fabulous Castle in a great setting. Loved seeing all the work you are doing to keep it looking good and the craftsmanship shown by your builders. The staff were lovely, so kind and helpful, nothing too much trouble. Room beautifully clean, I made sure to thank the cleaner. If you want to stay in a Castle with a fantastic dining experience and perfect Tudor rooms and be treated as if what you need is the most important thing to the staff, you cannot go wrong staying here.

Are you kidding! What’s not to love about Thornbury Castle.

FAQs

How much does this country house cost compared to others in Stroud District?

The average price for a rental in Stroud District is £103 per night. This rental is £46 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this country house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this country house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this country house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel pet friendly?

Yes! This country house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel

Country House in Stroud District

Reasons to book

About this country house rental

Amenities

Map of Stroud District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel

Country House in Stroud District

Reasons to book

About this country house rental

Amenities

Map of Stroud District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this country house cost compared to others in Stroud District?

Is parking included with this country house?

Is there a pool at this country house?

Is Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel?

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