Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux
4.7
Outstanding(521 Reviews)Castle / Palace in Stroud District
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this castle / palace rental
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a TV, as well as a coffee/tea maker and a garden. Other amenities include designer toiletries, premium bedding, towels, and bathrobes.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Garden
Map of Stroud District
Available Rooms
Deluxe Double Room
1 King
Sleeps 2
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Superior Double Room
1 Double
Sleeps 4
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Deluxe Suite
1 King
Sleeps 4
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Suite (Henry VIII)
1 Double
Sleeps 4
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The Gatehouse
1 Double • 2 Single
Sleeps 4
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Reviews
4.7
Outstanding(521 Reviews)4.7
Lovely setting and beautiful food
4.7
Absolutely a fantastic place to stay. The staff was so helpful, especially carrying the luggage up the stairs to the room. They truly made us feel like royality.
4.7
A lovely, special place - would go back in the summer as it would be lovely to walk around the gardens
4.7
A wonderful stay. The staff were amazing and the setting is beautiful.
4.7
Amazing Tudor Castle with gorgeous gardens and architecture. The room was sumptuous, the food and service were fantastic. My only regret is that we couldn't stay longer!
4.7
Bucket list wish for my daughter who loves history, unfortunately only here one night but we made the most of it. Explored the castle and gardens even in the rain. Breakfast was exceptional.
4.7
Such an amazing experience. Highly recommend, will visit again for sure. Thank you so much for taking great care of us.
4.7
Beautiful and unique historic experience, lovely big bathroom, fantastic room, excellent food and service, lovely Tudor garden - totally beautiful
4.7
Lovely 2 night break. Very relaxing hotel. Excellent staff. Super breakfast. Beautiful grounds. Very good location
Thoroughly recommend
4.7
We throughly enjoyed our stay. The grounds are lovely, the staff is so welcoming and helpful. The rooms are exquisite, comfortable and beautiful. The food and drinks were superb. This castle was really well preserved and restored.
4.7
This was well worth the investment for the night. Beautiful castle with deep history. Staff was friendly and the castle and views were stunning.
4.7
Just a great place to relax! Staff was fantastic.
4.7
We paid almost $1000 for 2 nights and received a very small room with small bathroom and no counter space. The room was pretty but still very small. There was a bug in the bathroom once. The worst was that it was extremely hot in the room to the point we could not sleep and were sweating in the room. It was over 80 F in the room. We spoke to hotel staff who were polite but did not do anything nor offer any partial refund. Hotels.com also did nothing. Luxury price but not a luxury experience at all
4.7
Beautiful castle! We enjoyed it felt like royalty!
4.7
Magnificent! Must see.
4.7
Stunning hotel and grounds! The history was amazing!
4.7
Everything is great!
4.7
One of the best properties to stay. The room is great and spacious. Dinner and breakfast is fantastic.
4.7
Staff was fantastic. Grounds are amazing and rooms are beyond imaginable. A true castle experience. They did a beautiful job renovating.
4.7
Very good place to go with Family
4.7
This place is amazing! We stayed here as a couple for 4 nights in May. We were given a conplimentary room upgrade because we were celebrating a special occasion, and we were able to add an extra night into our stay abd stay in the same room. We absolutely fell in love with the place. We were only supposed to stay for 3 nights, but added on an extra night and the staff kindly arranged it so that we could stay in the same room. The rooms are absolutely huge! We stayed in a superior deluxe room and it was 45msq! The room was beautifully and elegantly decorated and the bathroom had both a shower and a bath, plus his and hers sinks. The hotel and grounds are stunning and well looked after. The staff are professional and polite. This place is perfect for a romantic stay for couples. Not much to do in the immediate surrounding areas, apart from some country walking. However, the place is less than an hours drive from both Bath and Bristol. My only one fault from the entire stay is that the room didnt have a coffee machine. I think thats a must in 2024. I'd definitely stay here again. Keen to stay in the Henry VIII suite!
4.7
It’s a wonderful experience!
4.7
Absolutely loved our stay here. The grounds and the rooms were so beautiful and the staff were very welcoming and accommodating. We got engaged here and it was so special I can't imagine it happening at a more beautiful place. Thornbury holds such a special place in our hearts now and I'm so grateful it happened there. Thank you to everyone at Thornbury who made our day and our stay so special!
4.7
Beautiful, historical and elegant
4.7
A wonderful stay in the King Henry VIII suite where modern conveniences melded with historical value. We enjoyed exploring the grounds, gardens, and a church that is adjacent to the castle. Our evening was finished with a delightful dinner in the castle.
4.7
Highly recommend . Amazing history. Lovely staff who went above and beyond
4.7
Very nice place. Very good staff too. Wonderful and very quiet room .Very nice garden around the house and nice common rooms Matress a bit too soft to my taste and pillows definitly too soft.
4.7
An absolute bucket list destination and experience, which delivered on our very high expectations.
4.7
Amazing stay! The history of the castle is extremely well preserved. Staff went above and beyond. Would definitely stay there again
4.7
Takes you back in time, beautiful rooms and fabulous cuisine. Loved the local pub The Royal George for a lively atmosphere.
4.7
Charming and magical atmosphere in this very well preserved Tudor castle. The perfect stay to go back in time and feel like a king or a queen for a day.
4.7
The service in this hotel is 100%. A beautiful, clean and historic environment. Fabulous and tasteful. The food was incredible too.
4.7
This was the most exquisite place we have ever stayed in. Everything was picture book perfect- and we were treated like royalty!
Be sure to go into the castle garden and smell the rose named “Golden Celebration.” It has the best scent ever and was a fitting reminder of our golden anniversary!
We highly recommend the history tour for an even richer experience!
4.7
Excellent hotel. Very pleasant room. All staff most friendly and helpful. Good location
4.7
Fabulous place. First class service.
4.7
Can’t even put into words how amazing this was! Way more than expected. What an experience! The staff was lovely! Everyone of them were just so wonderful. Found Thornbury Castle online and just on a whim booked. So glad I did! My niece and family live in Bristol & this was their first time even knowing about it. They’re blown away as well & Ill bet they’ll come back & tell friends!
4.7
Amazing building, gardens and history.
Lovely staff.
Food great, but portions small.
The singular for ravioli is raviolo, so I would suggest taking something for a midnight snack, you may need it.
4.7
We absolutely loved our stay at Thornbury! It was such a beautiful hotel and felt like a magical escape. We made sure to have tea and dinner in the castle which was lovely. We will definitely come back again!
4.7
Grounds and buildings were beautiful. All you could expect marrying old and new. Actual rooms transported you back in time but with modern amenities that did not detract at all. Fulfilled a dream of mine and my son’s to stay in a castle.
Staff were professional and welcoming. We had tea service which was done well. We are tea lovers and do tea service often back in the States. Dinner was phenomenal!! The dishes were 5 star Michelin and taste was out of this world. Drinks were also hand crafted and unique.
All in all great overnight stay. Worth every penny for the experience delivered. Would return again.
4.7
Amazing! Our family will be talking about this place for a long time! What an experience and just a relaxing beautiful time. We are definitely looking at the other properties owned by this company.
FAQs
How much does this castle / palace cost compared to others in Stroud District?
The average price for a rental in Stroud District is R 2,192 per night. This rental is R 3,495 above the average.
Is parking included with this castle / palace?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this castle / palace?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this castle / palace. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this castle / palace is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Thornbury Castle, Relais & Châteaux?
We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, tv, and garden.
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