Thornbury Castle - A Von Essen Hotel in Thornbury, England

Location. The Thornbury Castle Hotel is located in Thornbury within 400 metres of the town centre and 15 miles from the centre of Bristol.
Hotel Features. This hotel is housed in a magnificent Tudor castle, surrounded by lush parkland. The castle opens to a reception area characterised by traditional arched entranceways and wood panelling and extends to public areas decorated with tapestries and heraldic shields. Guests can enjoy games of croquet and archery, try their hand at clay pigeon shooting and falconry (on request) and relax in front of the roaring fire in the lounge with its intricate oriel windows. The castle also boasts a 500 year old vineyard which produces its own wine, and further amenities include complimentary onsite parking, and a concierge service.

The Thornbury Castle offers two dining rooms: the Tower Room, hung with ancestral portraits, is a unique hexagonal space with arrow slit windows and a fireplace, and the Oriel Dining Room is a more intimate wood panelled area also boasting an open fire. Both rooms offer modern European dishes along with British classics such as Sunday Roasts and Treacle Tart.

Three conference rooms are available onsite including the magnificent Tudor Hall.

Guestrooms.The individually decorated guestrooms feature stone walls, sumptuous tapestries and fabrics and ornate carved ceilings. Amenities include televisions, wireless Internet access, trouser presses and bathrooms with bathrobes, slippers and hair dryers.

Expert Tip. Bath, located 27 miles from the hotel is a charming spa town noted for its extensive Georgian architecture. Visitors can enjoy tours of the Roman baths, head to the Jane Austen Centre and take in the breathtaking houses in the Royal Crescent.