Welcome to The Manor House Hotel, a grade one listed hotel nestled within County Durham, in the charming & historic village of West Auckland - the perfect place for exploring everything that County Durham has to offer. The hotel is ideally located for visiting Barnard Castle, Bowes Museum & Durham City.

We're also ideally located for doing business in County Durham with a wide range of business parks & estates within a short drive.

CONFERENCES

Once you have experienced the magic of the Manor House Hotel you will never want to hold a meeting or conference anywhere else. No matter how large or small, we provide the same attention to detail.

From our magnificent Knights Hall Suite catering for up to 100 delegates, to our splendid Eden Room for up to 30 delegates, every conference is treated individually and facilities can be arranged to suit your exact requirements.

WEDDINGS

The 14th Century Manor House Hotel is the perfect County Durham wedding venue, steeped in history, in its own landscaped gardens, the perfect venue for your special day.

Whether an intimate party in The Eden Room or a Grand Wedding Reception in the splendour of The Knights Hall, The Manor House hosts one wedding a day, offering you a personal service and a day you will truly remember.

The hotel also plays host to civil ceremonies, and can be booked exclusively for your Wedding Party, giving you the opportunity to share this magnificent venue with your family and friends privately, as if it was your own stately home.

At the Manor House Hotel, our experienced team lead by hotel manager Angela Thomas will ensure the smooth running of your wedding day from start to finish. Hold your civil service in the splendour of our Knights Hall where the registrar and the hotel manager will take care of all the proceedings.

After the service your reception drinks will be served in the foyer or in our beautiful gardens whilst you have your photographs taken. Once you have finished your photos your guests will be seated and the bride and groom will be announced into the Knights Hall.

Your wedding breakfast will be served speeches and all formalities will be taken care of by the Manor House. Once your day function has finished you will be able to spend some time in the other areas of the Manor House relax in the cocktail Lounge or pay a visit to our Stables Bar, whilst our team prepare for your evening event.