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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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Arrival Date:
Tues , 30th May 2023
Departure Date:
Wed , 31st May 2023
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Number of Rooms / Units
8
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Aquila Suite with Hot Tub£150.00 per room (breakfast included)
Double En-Suite£65.00 per room (breakfast included)
Phoenix Suite with Spa Bath£150.00 per room (breakfast included)
Triple En-Suite£85.00 per room (breakfast included)
Twin En-Suite£85.00 per room (breakfast included)

*Short Break Packages available

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Awards

  • Visit EnglandSilver Silver 2017
  • Visit EnglandBreakfast Breakfast 2017
  • Regional and MiscellaneousTasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019
  • Regional and MiscellaneousDark Sky Friendly Durham Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2019
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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5 of 5 stars
196 reviews
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    Recent Reviews:

    • N943LUnicolab
      Perfect wedding venue
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 13th May 2023
      Had our whole wedding here and couldn't have chosen a better place. Family stayed in the rooms and a cottage and we were given the 2 person cottage as part of our package . Nothing was too much... Read full review
    • pandaGrimsby
      grimsby
      Hidden Gem just south of Durham
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 15th May 2023
      Fantastic service from start to finish. Originally booked for April and then had to amend my booking which was not a problem. The room was very fresh, clean and comfortable - some nice touches with... Read full review
    • Kaisha K
      Great cottage
      4 of 5 stars
      Friday, 19th May 2023
      *This first part of the review isn’t about the cottage or owners* however, we did hope for a middle of nowhere cottage as on the photos it did look like that’s what it was, although it does state... Read full review
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    Facilities

    Bookable Product Facilities

    • Ground floor bedrooms available

    Catering

    • Cater for vegetarians

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age)

    Leisure Facilities

    • Hot Tub
    • 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

    2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thomaswrighthouse/

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    Highlights...

    No 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.

    Thomas Wright House Sundays DinnerThomas 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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