Thomas Wright House in Byers Green, a village near Willington, has garnered a positive reputation on the site with 463 'excellent' reviews - the highest rating that can be given by a reviewer. It includes luxury rooms featuring spas and hot tubs and its restaurant is well regarded by reviewers. One reviewer on TripAdvisor with the username Liz, said: "The best Sunday lunch by far!! Food portions were very very generous, well presented, lovely, and hot served on hot plates and at a very reasonable price.

"Lovely atmosphere and although very busy all the staff were friendly helpful and professional." While another reviewer, Andrew G said: "The Thomas Wright House hosted an 80th birthday party for us last night and the whole experience was perfect start to finish. "It was easy to book and we used the function room upstairs.

It is a good-sized room for up to 20 guests, beautifully decorated for the occasion, warm and cozy, and completely private. "The staff were very friendly and attentive, checking in regularly to make sure we were comfortable. The food was superb and large portions and really good value for money.

A brilliant experience and we will be going back in the future." Most read The hotel was branded a "beautiful hidden gem" by reviewer Becky N who praised the rooms on offer. "The sauna and hot tub made it feel even more luxurious.

"We were only originally meant to stay for one night but found out the room was available for the next day so extended our stay as we didn�.