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You are here > Home > Accommodation > Thomas Wright House

Thomas Wright House

From £65.00
High Street
Byers Green
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL16 7PF
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Thomas Wright House offers eight beautifully designed bedrooms named after constellations in honour of Thomas Wright astronomer 1711 – 1786 native of Byers Green.

There are four double rooms: one twin/ double room:  one triple room: 1 suite/family room and two luxury suites. 

The luxury suite, Aquila, ideal for a romantic getaway, benefits from a private terrace with outdoor furniture and Hot Tub. We are happy to serve you breakfast in this room if you wish.

Our second luxury suite Phoenix has a Double Spa Bath, Room Service too and welcome drinks upon arrival, offering a relaxing stay!

All bedrooms are en suite – bath with shower or shower only; tastefully decorated using heritage colours in keeping with the building. White wooden shutters adorn the windows.

Facilities include: fresh crisp bedding, white towels and luxury toiletries; tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, Freeview flat screen TV and Free Wi

Usual check in from 3pm; check out 11.00am – variations on request.

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Tues , 10th June 2025
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Number of Rooms / Units
8
Room / Unit TypeCapacityRoom / Unit Tariff*
Aquila Suite with Hot Tub2£150.00 per room (breakfast included)
Double En-Suite2£65.00 per room (breakfast included)
Phoenix Suite with Spa Bath2£150.00 per room (breakfast included)
Triple En-Suite3£85.00 per room (breakfast included)
Twin En-Suite2£85.00 per room (breakfast included)

*Short Break Packages available

Gradings

  • 4 Visit England Stars
4 Visit England Stars

Awards

  • Visit EnglandCyclists Welcome Cyclists Welcome 2023
  • Visit EnglandSilver Silver 2023
  • Visit EnglandWalkers Welcome Walkers Welcome 2023
  • Visit EnglandWelcome Pets Welcome Pets 2023
  • Visit EnglandBreakfast Breakfast 2023
  • Regional and MiscellaneousTasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2020
  • Regional and MiscellaneousDark Sky Friendly Durham Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2019
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021
  • Regional and MiscellaneousTrip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
  • Visit EnglandVisitEngland - Rose 2023 - Recognition Of Service Excellence VisitEngland - Rose 2023 - Recognition Of Service Excellence 2024

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.9 of 5 stars
215 reviews
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      4.9 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.9 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      4.5 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Wendy P
      Lovely 2 night break.
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 11th March 2025
      We were in a room with access to outside space with a hot tub for our sole use. Very private not overlooked by other guests. The bed was a super King and the room was spotless. Tea a coffee and... Read full review
    • michellewB8828SW
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Food & Drinks with Friends
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 12th April 2025
      1st visit to this lovely village pub and all I can say is everything from quality food & drinks were beautiful. The service from Scarlet the waitetres was 100% she had a good knowledge of wines... Read full review
    • Judith C
      Welcome stay with family and friends, attending a wedding in the area.
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 2nd June 2025
      This is a very comfortable hotel. Good bedding and towels, clean rooms and excellent food. All of these things enhanced by an attentive staff who are ready and willing to fulfill your needs and do so... Read full review
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    Facilities

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    • Ground floor bedrooms available

    Catering

    • Cater for vegetarians

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age)

    Leisure Facilities

    • Hot Tub
    • Sauna - In-Room UV Sauna!
    • Spa bath - Luxury Double Spa Bath

    Parking & Transport

    • Car parking
    • On site parking

    Provider Features

    • WiFi Available

    Target Markets

    • Cyclists Welcome
    • Special provisions for cyclists
    • Special provisions for walkers
    • Walkers Welcome

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thomaswrighthouse/

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    Highlights...

    Lounge at No 1 Old Hall CottageNo 1 Old Hall Cottage, WillingtonNo 1 Old Hall Cottage (ref 30417) is a delightful semi-detached stone holiday cottage converted from Grade II listed building in the grounds of the Old Hall with a private Hot Tub. Sleeps 4

    Hall Farm Cottage, WillingtonHall Farm Cottage (ref 30419) is a detached 500-year-old barn conversion for 2, with private Hot Tub and magnificent views over open countryside. Open plan kitchen /living space downstairs with wood burner (fuel included) Large bedroom with king bed and bathroom upstairs.

    The dining area at Thomas Wright House RestaurantThomas Wright House Restaurant, WillingtonOffering: A Collection Service Thomas Wright House serves food every day from 12 noon. Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Evening Meals including a la carte and Sunday Lunch. The restaurant is licensed with an outdoor eating area in the summer months.

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