Residential Care in Durham: What Families Should Look For
9th January 2026
Elderly Care Options in the North East
9th January 2026
December round up of activities
22nd December 2025
Ramsey House Christmas Opening Hours
Over 55 looking for somewhere to rent?
Thornley House
Thornley House is an almshouse sheltered housing accommodation suitable for those over the age of 55 with a physical, social or financial need.
Having undergone a full refurbishment to modernise the building in April 2021, Thornley House offers 12 luxury self-contained apartments, set in the stunning grounds of Sherburn House. These beautiful one bed, ground and first floor apartments are accessible via a secure door with a video intercom system. There is off street parking available and access to the beautiful gardens, a courtyard and a communal lounge which is ideal for events and small gatherings, all within a five-minute drive of Durham City.
Each apartment benefits from fitted kitchen units with electric hob and oven, carpets, boiler and shower room and is finished with modern décor throughout.
Service charges for general maintenance and gardening are included in the rent.
Communal areas are cleaned by the housekeeping team on a weekly basis.
Other services such as cleaning services are available on request at an additional cost.
Availability
We currently have four apartments available in Thornley House, three are on the ground floor and one on the first floor.
Please get in touch for more information and to arrange a viewing.
Residential Care in Durham: What Families Should Look For
9th January 2026
Elderly Care Options in the North East
9th January 2026
December round up of activities
22nd December 2025
Ramsey House Christmas Opening Hours
Here are our three staff members who have been nominated for Employee of the Month for June. A well deserved tribute to the hard work and care each of them gives to the residents of Beddell House.
Residential Care in Durham: What Families Should Look For
9th January 2026
Elderly Care Options in the North East
9th January 2026
December round up of activities
22nd December 2025
Ramsey House Christmas Opening Hours
Property available to rent
3/4 bed stone-built cottage
2 The Mews – £995 pcm former stable block now a pretty cottage with woodland views.
Set in the stunning grounds of Sherburn House, this beautiful stone-built property, was once part of the original stable block and formed part of Sherburn Hospital. With off-street parking, the property offers country living within a five-minute drive of Durham City.
Upon entry the hallway leads on to a spacious kitchen with fitted units, electric range cooker, three reception rooms (two of which could be used as bedrooms), lots of storage and a downstairs shower room. The property comes with a garage to the side of the building.
Upstairs, there is a cloakroom and two further bedrooms with views across the beautiful gardens and countryside.
Residential Care in Durham: What Families Should Look For
9th January 2026
Elderly Care Options in the North East
9th January 2026
December round up of activities
22nd December 2025
Ramsey House Christmas Opening Hours
Thornley House
Thornley House is an almshouse sheltered housing accommodation suitable for those over the age of 55 with a physical, social or financial need.
Having undergone a full refurbishment to modernise the building in April 2021, Thornley House offers 12 luxury self-contained apartments, set in the stunning grounds of Sherburn House. These beautiful one bed, ground and first floor apartments are accessible via a secure door with a video intercom system. There is off street parking available and access to the beautiful gardens, a courtyard and a communal lounge which is ideal for events and small gatherings, all within a five-minute drive of Durham City.
Each apartment benefits from fitted kitchen units with electric hob and oven, carpets, boiler and shower room and is finished with modern décor throughout.
Service charges for general maintenance and gardening are included in the rent.
Communal areas are cleaned by the housekeeping team on a weekly basis.
Other services such as cleaning services are available on request at an additional cost.
Availability
We currently have four apartments available in Thornley House, three are on the ground floor and one on the first floor.
Please get in touch for more information and to arrange a viewing.
