Guests say
Guests are overwhelmingly positive about their stays at C17th Castle, praising its stunning location, unique charm, and excellent facilities. The property provides a magical setting for weddings and special events, with numerous mentions of the helpful staff and well-maintained grounds. The castle's historical character, combined with modern comforts, creates a memorable experience for visitors.
Reviewers consistently note the high standard of cleanliness throughout the castle, with fresh sheets and an abundance of towels frequently mentioned. The well-kept grounds and clean pool area also contribute to the positive feedback.
The castle's location is highly praised for its stunning views of the sea and countryside, with the ability to see Wales from the property. Its proximity to local amenities and the seaside, accessible by a nearby path, adds to its appeal.
Comfort is a highlight for many guests, with the castle offering well-furnished rooms and various spaces for relaxation and entertainment. The presence of a good-sized pool and the availability of numerous games and activities enhance the comfortable stay.
The castle's facilities receive high marks, with guests enjoying the pool, games room, and party turret. The well-equipped kitchen and the option for takeaway deliveries are appreciated, as are the outdoor activities like croquet and badminton.
While guests express gratitude for the experiences they've had, there is no specific mention of gifts that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category, and guests should be aware that gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
This impressive 17th century Castle is a Grade II listed detached hill-top property enjoying glorious 360 degree views over wooded North Somerset countryside on one side and across the Bristol Channel to Wales on the other. The castle is situated at the end of a private road high above Clevedon golf club. It makes the perfect holiday retreat for guests wanting to stay in-style while exploring Somerset, local attractions and the beautiful surroundings, it also is a fairy-tale like venue for those planning a special celebration or corporate event!
The main part of the accommodation is housed across 4 levels in an octagonal keep, which sits in the centre of a beautifully maintained lawn and cobbled courtyard. On arriving through the main entrance, steps take you up to the impressively large kitchen with beautiful circular granite dining table. There is a spiral staircase down to the lower level, in this part of the castle, there are two double bedrooms which share a “Jack and Jill” style en-suite bathroom. Going back upstairs, on the first floor there is a grand sitting room with large stone fireplace and a 50” plasma TV, on this level there is also a library and reading room. On the final and second floor, there is a magnificent master bedroom with en-suite bathroom boasting a roll-top bath as well as a private terrace which is the perfect place from which to enjoy a drink while admiring the gorgeous views.
Access to the indoor pool is via the sunken patio, accessed either form the Keep lower bedroom or via the flagstone steps at the rear of the Keep. The indoor pool also has double doors that lead into a private patio area, perfect for a BBQ.
Surrounding the Keep, are 8 turrets, 2 of which are large and perfect for larger parties, dining and dancing. 5 Turrets are bedrooms, all self-contained with soft furnishings, toilet and shower. One of these turrets is also the ‘entertainment turret’ with pool table, table football, darts, lawn games, 48”TV, as well as a living room, kitchen, bathroom and double bedroom.
Simply a stunning location to bring people together for special occasions, family gatherings and holidays.
Weekend prices generally range from £3000 to £8500 (for 3 days & 2 nights) and midweek stays range from £1500 to £5500 (for 3 days & 2 nights). Please ask our concierge team for further details regarding midweek stays.
The castle sits in an unbeatable spot above the charming Victorian seaside town of Clevedon, offering stunning views in every direction. From the castle, you can look out over the private grounds and Clevedon Golf Course below. Beyond that, the views stretch across the Bristol Channel towards Wales, as well as over the beautiful countryside to the north and east.Clevedon has plenty to explore, including its iconic Victorian pier, a range of restaurants, shops, galleries, cafés, and bars. You can also enjoy Clevedon Marine Lake, the outdoor pool, and scenic cliffside walks. For nearby activities, visit Clevedon Golf Course right on your doorstep, try fishing at the River Wye and Blagdon Lake, horse racing at Chepstow and Wincanton, and sailing on the Bristol Channel and Chew Valley Lake.
The castle is perfectly situated to the west of Bristol with excellent access to both the M5 and M4 motorways. Bristol International Airport, with international and domestic services, is 12 miles to the south. Regular train services run from the nearby station at Yatton (3 miles) to London Paddington, taking 90 minutes.
Accommodation
The castle has 8 en-suite bedrooms. During the summer months, the stunning lawns are ideal for receptions for larger groups.
Main Building
Ground Floor: Main entrance through to hallway. Steps up to kitchen with oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, granite work surfaces, marble floor and a unique granite table seating up to 16. Turning staircase down to lower ground floor.
External Lower Ground Floor: Indoor swimming pool via separate entrance down steps. Double French doors with access to exterior patio.
Lower Ground Floor: Hall. Double bedroom with patio access. Double bedroom. 'Jack and Jill' bathroom with large Jacuzzi bath and twin basins. Guest toilet.
First Floor: Sitting room with bar area, large fireplace, TV and stone fireplace and adjoining library room.
Second Floor: Octagonal master bedroom with king-sized bed and en-suite bathroom with rolled top bath. Roof terrace with stunning views, ideal for pre-dinner drinks.
External Turrets
There are 8 separate turrets each located 30 yards across the courtyard from the main building. There are sitting spaces in the courtyard and a gas barbecue. The turrets are electrically heated and are kept comfortably warm from having very thick walls.
Turret 1: Function/party room with sound system, dance floor and air-conditioning
Turret 2: Utility room with washing machine, dryer and WC
Turret 3: Double bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
Turret 4: Double bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
Turret 5: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and WC.
Turret 6: Self-contained two-level apartment comprising of a shower room, kitchen, including dishwasher, microwave and dining space for 3, sitting room with games area and a double bedroom. There is a lower basement level of the apartment which boasts a pool table, table tennis and a comfy sofa
Turret 7: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
Turret 8: "Bar Turret" with dining facilities that can seat up to 80 guests, bar area, air-conditioning and fantastic views of the castle and lawns
There are 2 additional single beds and 1 sofa bed available at an extra cost of £25 per night.
Reviews (38)
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Lizzy
Being a wedding musician myself, I have performed at many wonderful and extravagant venues. When my husband and I were looking for a venue, I personally struggled with picking somewhere. I found C17th Castle just by chance on google maps and we went for a tour. We were both blown away by the view from the balcony as we were able to see the sea and thought this would make wonderful memories. It also meant a lot to my husband as he is in the Royal Navy. We both knew instantly that this was our venue. It ticked a lot of our boxes with it being close enough to Bristol for our local guests to travel to and from, as well as enough rooms and beds for our immediate family and friends to stay. It is a blank canvas venue where you can design your wedding to what you want. Not only do you have the space inside the ground but also the outside surroundings of the castle where you and your guests can go mingle near the fire pit late in the evening. A lot of couples get married between the middle turret and the main gates, but for me that was quite a short walk especially as a harpist I have a great appreciation for the aisle walk music. Once I saw their grandiose 2 trees entwining, I knew that instantly it was where I wanted to make my vows and as it turns out we were the first to do that at the venue. The team was great with keeping in contact with us when we arrived the day before the wedding. Like any wedding, we had a few hiccups like our master bedroom bath tap not turning off on the wedding morning at 6am (it’s an old building, these things happen). But with the Castle team not being too far from the main venue, they were there in no time to help solve any problems. Our guests who stayed at the castle really appreciated the large bedrooms that were provided and the kids definitely made use of the underground pool the day before the wedding. All our guests loved our small tours to the balcony for photos and my husband and I had some wonderful pictures taken at the baby grand piano within one of the turrets. For anyone thinking of booking, I would recommend finding well established suppliers who know the venue or who are willing to go view it beforehand. Especially as they will need to have good communication with the venue and with what it provides (ie electrical/generators). As a client, you are in charge of booking everything, it could be very helpful booking an external wedding planner for this venue. Make sure to pick companies that know the industry well and will go that extra mile to get all the smaller jobs done for you. As I said at the start, you are booking a blank canvas to make your dream wedding, and C17th Castle is that perfect setting to add to. Thank you again to the team at C17 Castle, you can really tell there has been a lot of heart and care with maintaining it for your clients.
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Victoria
Found the castle via a friend and we knew it was the place for us to get married. It ticked every box. We didn’t look anywhere else. Margarita welcomed us with open arms. Was realistic and truthful which impressed us as this was a second marriage for both of us and we could put our own mark on it. We met Mandy a few times before the big day and she was responsive, friendly and fabulous. Check in was easy and both Neil and Carly went above and beyond. Unfortunately Storm Darragh arrived for the big day but the castle stood firm, the guests mainly all made it, the stretch tent held its own and everyone had the best day. The pool was great. The games room a big hot and I loved the living room in the keep. A perfect place for Christmas movie on the Sunday afternoon If you want a place to wow, go do your own thing then this is it. Memories made to cherish. Thank you.
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Karin
C17th Castle is unique. The staff and owner go out of their way to make your stay comfortable and memorable. The views from this venue are fantastic; the rooms and everything else are stunning.