Thornbury Castle-Member of Von Essen Hotels a private collection of individual country houses in the UK and Scotland-Voted 7th Best Hotel in the British Isles in the Conde Nast Traveler Awards 2005.Kings and queens have stayed here. Courtiers have flirted with ladies-in-waiting in the ancient yew-hedged gardens. Serving girls have chattered in the stone-flagged courtyard. Today, Thornbury Castle still resonates with history and is the only Tudor castle in England to be open as a hotel and its only 15 minutes from the M5. However, step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers ¿ a truly special setting for an overnight stay, a weekend away or for more formal occasions. Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once walked these rooms and grounds. Today, the 500 year-old castle-palace with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and historic parkland is yours for the duration of your stay. There has even been a vineyard within the castle walls for over 500 years, from which Thornbury Castle wine is still produced.

Location:
BRS- Bristol - 14 Mi S

Areas Served:
BRS- Bristol - 14 Mi SThornbury- 0 MI N

Restaurants:

• Tower dinning room: A unique, hexagonal room with large, imposing arrow-slit windows and magnificent open fireplace. This room has great character and makes for an unforgettable castle dining experience. It can seat a maximum of 30 persons.
• The Oriel Dining room: The Oriel Dining room, with its open fireplace, is an intimate room seating a maximum of 20 persons. This a charming ¿L¿ shaped room with historical paintings adorning the wood panelled walls.
• The Baron¿s Sitting Room: Overlooking the vineyard and courtyard, the Baron¿s Sitting Room, with handsome wooden panelling and a wonderful open fireplace, provides the most perfect environment for a private party. Majestic and secluded, the atmosphere of this room contributes greatly to the success of a private lunch or dinner, be it family, friends or business. Excellent for private dinner parties as well as functions in general. It can accomodate up to 22 people.

• Thornbury: 0 MI N
• BRS- Bristol: 14 Mi S
• Bath city: 25 Mi S
• Cardiff city: 38 MI E
• The costwolds walk: 5 MI N
• Berkeley castle: 5 Mi N
• Roman city of cheltenham: 30 MI N
• Bristol old vic: 14 MI S