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If you’re looking for flexibility and that real home-from-home experience, choose a self catering or holiday cottage break in Durham.
With beautiful properties to be found across the county, from modern apartments in the heart of Durham City to traditional farmhouses in picturesque settings, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
The Covey is Rest at the Nest’s spacious five-bedroom countryside property, sleeping up to 12…
Heather Brae is a spacious exclusive-use country house in Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham,…
This charming, newly-renovated townhouse offers boutique-style luxury in the heart of the…
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…
Teesdale farm buildings converted to award-winning cottages. Beautiful estate with free river…
Ramside Farmhouse is situated in the middle of the glorious Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Golf…
Hall Farm Cottage (ref 30419) is a detached 500-year-old barn conversion for 2, with private Hot…
Step away from the visitor attractions and eateries on Market Place, and walk just a few metres to…
This newly renovated self catering apartment is great for both holiday and business travellers.
Charming Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Countryside This beautifully presented cottage…
Stay in this wonderful, warm, historic property and you cannot get closer to the soul of Bishop…
The luxury apartments offer an unrivalled location on the banks of the River Wear with just a few…
Leave the bustle of everyday life and travel off the beaten track to our Gardeners Cottage.
Spacious, secluded, serene, magical – a very warm welcome awaits you at Maplewood Cottage.
Located within the grounds of the popular Beamish Museum, Potters Cottage is a beautiful place to…
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…
Stay in one of the north’s oldest castles! Quartermaster's is a bright and sunny south-facing…


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Beamish
Located within the grounds of the popular Beamish Museum, Potters Cottage is a beautiful place to stay with plenty of character!
Bishop Auckland
The Clarence is a magnificent Edwardian property, sitting at the top of sloping grounds with views through the trees to Auckland Palace itself.

Ebchester
4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to Ebchester on the County Durham-Northumberland border with outstanding views across open countryside.
St Johns Chapel
Charming Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Countryside This beautifully presented cottage offers a true home-from-home experience, combining modern comforts with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for families, couples, or small groups,…
Bishop Auckland
This fresh, recently refurbished property sits on peaceful Silver Street, yards from the original walls of Auckland Palace.

Bishop Auckland
Stay in this delightful period residence and you will find yourself surrounded by Bishop Auckland’s heritage and just yards from Auckland Palace.
Durham
Stay in one of the north’s oldest castles! Quartermaster's is a bright and sunny south-facing ground floor flat, recently modernised, that sits between the castle’s medieval Constable Tower and 19th century Russell Tower.


Ebchester
4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to Ebchester on the County Durham-Northumberland border with outstanding views across open countryside.
Durham City
The luxury apartments offer an unrivalled location on the banks of the River Wear with just a few minutes walking distance to the Cathedral, Castle, University, shops and restaurants.


Byers Green
No 1 Old Hall Cottage (ref 30417) is a delightful semi-detached stone holiday cottage converted from Grade II listed building in the grounds of the Old Hall with a private Hot Tub. Sleeps 4





Durham City
This newly renovated self catering apartment is great for both holiday and business travellers.
Ebchester
4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to Ebchester on the County Durham-Northumberland border with outstanding views across open countryside.
Seaham
Luxury coastal suites with hot tubs.




Durham City
A relaxing retreat with all the modern comforts of life, but to take time out in the garden and relax in the barrel sauna or hot tub while you bathe under the apple trees





Ebchester
4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to Ebchester on the County Durham-Northumberland border with outstanding views across open countryside.
Wearhead
Comfortable Cottage with Countryside Views This welcoming stone cottage offers a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern convenience, ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a relaxing break in the countryside. Ground Floor
The traditionally…
Beamish
Discover the wonderful Drovers Rest located within the grounds of the charming Beamish Museum, not far from the historic city of Durham.
Ebchester
4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to Ebchester on the County Durham-Northumberland border with outstanding views across open countryside.
Wynyard
Spacious, secluded, serene, magical – a very warm welcome awaits you at Maplewood Cottage.
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