Horsley Hall

Horsley Hall is a country house standing near the River Wear with three floors and eight bays showing architectural features from different periods of construction. The building displays design elements that were added over several centuries.

The manor house originated in the 17th century and was expanded and modified throughout the 1800s by the Hildyard family. Several family members held the position of High Sheriff of Durham.

The house served for generations as the center of a farming operation and limestone quarrying site that supplied ore for steel production during World War II. This economic activity shaped the surrounding land and communities for many years.

The building sits in Durham countryside and functions today as a hotel for visitors. Parking and access to the grounds are available, though the remote location requires some travel to reach.

The estate encompasses farmlands and pastures that stretch for miles along the riverside, creating a generous rural property. These extensive grounds form a substantial holding within the river valley.

Location: Stanhope

GPS coordinates: 54.73912,-2.05590

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42