Whatley Manor vs Thornbury Castle?

[Slaav]

So - For dinner....

Special occasion - anyone comment or been to both and have an opinion?

Thanks

[JayBM]

Been to Thornbury Castle for a meal a number of times over the last few years. Thoughts as below:

• Atmosphere and setting is incredible; apertifs and menu browsing in the lounge with open roaring fire in winter months. Meal served in one of 2 period dinning rooms (or if you book well in advance and ask, private dining can be arranged). Coffee served in the library afterwards.

• Food has always been exemplary and at £50 a head I'd consider it reasonable value.

• Excellent wine list; from their own house wine produced on the premises to excellent vintage Bordeaux, Burgundy et al.

[CraigVmax]

whatley manor, great spa, lovely restaurant if you go to the michelin starred one (le mazot?), the other one is like being in a harvester.

make sure u get a room you like, complain if not.

generally very good service and a lovely place. laterooms.com have deals

i'd always go to cowley manor though