Search Historic Hotels in Byers Green

Significant historical sites in Byers Green are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the restaurants?

Based on our travel expertise, Whitworth Hall is a top 3-star hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers a restaurant and free WiFi. Durham Cathedral is a short 14-minute drive away.

You’ll find 12 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia in the larger area of Spennymoor, though not many historic hotels to choose from.

A favourite place to visit is Whitworth Hall Country Park. You’ll also find Durham Cathedral and Crook Hall and Gardens in the area.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a place that has an official historic designation. A palace, castle, stately home or even a lodge, pub or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Byers Green, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the popular amenities found in any hotel should be available at a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Byers Green, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.