Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel - Thornbury (Gloucestershire)

5-star Tudor castle hotel - the only one in England opened as a hotel

History & Grounds

Thornbury Castle - A Relais & Chateaux Hotel is the only Tudor castle in England opened as a hotel. King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn slept in one of its bedchambers and walked through the ancient gardens. The hotel grounds include a garden with outdoor furniture and the adjacent church is even older than the castle.

Dining

The hotel restaurant holds 3 AA Rosettes and offers a la carte and tasting menus. Guests can order breakfast in the room or select from special diet menus and wine/champagne options. Dinner is served in the historic dining room with a pre-starter and bread basket included.

Activities

On the property, guests can play croquet and practice archery free of charge. Clay-pigeon shooting and falconry can be arranged with prior notice at an extra charge. A golf course is nearby and tours about local culture are available.

Accommodation & Comfort

The hotel offers historic bedchambers with suites named after Tudor figures such as Queen Elizabeth I and Catherine of Aragon. Allergy-free rooms and family rooms are available. All rooms are non-smoking and the property has heating throughout.

Services & Practicalities

Pets are allowed and the hotel provides free parking with accessible spaces. A 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and luggage storage are offered. Meeting and banquet facilities can be booked and the hotel holds key access and 24-hour security.

• Location: Tudor castle near Cotswolds and Welsh Borders
• History: Only Tudor castle hotel in England, visited by Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
• Dining: 3 AA Rosette restaurant
• Activities: On-site archery, croquet, falconry & clay-pigeon shooting (extra charge)
• Rooms: Historic bedchambers with four-poster beds