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
Durham Cathedral
On Your Doorstep
Durham City
On Your Doorstep
Binchester Roman Fort
On Your Doorstep
Escomb Church
On Your Doorstep
Kynren
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