Thornbury Castle.

Thornbury Castle Thornbury Castle is the only Tudor castle in England to operate as a hotel and restaurant. Built in 1511 during the reign of Henry VIII, it was one of the grandest buildings in England at the time and has been home to kings, queens, and dukes for centuries. In 1960, Sir Algar Howard, son of Edward Stafford Howard, sold the castle, ending over 300 years of Howard ownership. In 1966, renowned chef Kenneth Bell bought the castle for £26,000. He opened a fine dining restaurant and later added a few select bedrooms, making the castle primarily a restaurant/hotel for the first time. After several changes of ownership, the castle has developed into a unique luxury resort while retaining its rich Tudor heritage.