Thornbury Castle  

On the northern edge of Thornbury, set in 15 acres of Tudor walled gardens and the Gloucestershire countryside — about 12 miles north of Bristol. This 16th-century, 5-star castle hotel once belonged to Henry VIII and is well placed for visits to the Cotswolds, Bath and Wales.

Twenty-six individually restored bedchambers are named after Tudor figures, many with sumptuous four-poster beds and stone-carved fireplaces. The Catherine of Aragon Tower Suite boasts a 10-foot bed. Rooms include desks, electric kettles, designer toiletries, hairdryers and in-room entertainment, with terrace and garden views available.

Wake up to walled-garden mornings and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and concierge services. Onsite features include gift shops, a lobby fireplace, free valet parking, wedding services, an attached winery, terraces and formal gardens for strolling.

Event facilities include conference space, meeting rooms and a business center, backed by multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk to support corporate and private events.

The castle restaurant serves modern British dishes and traditional favourites using produce from the castle’s kitchen and herb gardens. Three baronial dining rooms, two bars/lounges, classic afternoon tea and limited-hours room service round out the food and drink offering. Breakfast is served daily, with cooked-to-order and English breakfast options.