Your Stay at Thomas Wright House

Nestled in the quiet village of Byers Green between Durham and Bishop Auckland, Thomas Wright House offers a peaceful rural retreat with panoramic countryside views. Formerly The Marquis of Granby, this newly renovated building was renamed to honor local philosopher Thomas Wright.

Amenities

  • Large front car park
  • Scenic rear garden and sitting area
  • First floor bar/lounge with westward views
  • "Hidden Beauty" salon onsite offering various treatments
  • Food served Friday through Sunday
  • Country walks from the doorstep
  • Fishing on the River Wear (permits available)

Location & Attractions

  • 20 minutes from historic Durham City with mainline rail connections
  • 10 minutes from Bishop Auckland and Auckland Castle
  • Perfect base to explore the North East, from the Durham Dales to the coast
  • Nearby attractions (within 1 hour): Kynren spectacular, Weardale, Teesdale, Raby Castle, Bowes Museum, Killhope, Beamish, and Shildon

Please note: The village has no shops, with the nearest store located 2 miles away.

On Your Doorstep

The Bowes Museum

On Your Doorstep

Barnard Castle

On Your Doorstep

Raby Castle

On Your Doorstep

Crook Hall

On Your Doorstep

Botanical Gardens

Test Content

On Your Doorstep

Durham Cathedral

On Your Doorstep

Durham City

On Your Doorstep

Binchester Roman Fort

On Your Doorstep

Escomb Church

On Your Doorstep

Eleven Arches

On Your Doorstep

The Auckland Project

On Your Doorstep

Bishop Auckland

An Hours Drive

Newcastle

An Hours Drive

Saltburn

An Hours Drive

Beamish

An Hours Drive

St Johns Chapel

An Hours Drive

Stanhope

An Hours Drive

Frosterley

An Hours Drive

Wolsingham

An Hours Drive

Weardale

A Longer Day Out

The Lake District

A Longer Day Out

Alnwick

A Longer Day Out

Keilder Water

A Longer Day Out

Hadrians Wall

Being Active

Cycling and Walking

Being Active

Fishing

Being Active

Golf