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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 luxury apartments offer an unrivalled location on the banks of the River Wear with just a few…
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…
Ramside Farmhouse is situated in the middle of the glorious Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Golf…
Stay in one of the north’s oldest castles! Quartermaster's is a bright and sunny south-facing…
This newly renovated self catering apartment is great for both holiday and business travellers.
Spacious, secluded, serene, magical – a very warm welcome awaits you at Maplewood Cottage.
Leave the bustle of everyday life and travel off the beaten track to our Gardeners Cottage.
Teesdale farm buildings converted to award-winning cottages. Beautiful estate with free river…
Charming Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Countryside This beautifully presented cottage…
Heather Brae is a spacious exclusive-use country house in Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham,…
Located within the grounds of the popular Beamish Museum, Potters Cottage is a beautiful place to…
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…
The Covey is Rest at the Nest’s spacious five-bedroom countryside property, sleeping up to 12…
Stay in this wonderful, warm, historic property and you cannot get closer to the soul of Bishop…
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…


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Wynyard
Leave the bustle of everyday life and travel off the beaten track to our Gardeners Cottage.
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.
Wingate
The Covey is Rest at the Nest’s spacious five-bedroom countryside property, sleeping up to 12 guests and ideal for families, groups of friends and special getaways. Overlooking the beautiful Hurworth Burn Reservoir with stunning views and wildlife…
Bishop Auckland
No 4 Townhouse gives you a taste of affluent town living in the late 19th century, complemented by an exuberant modern makeover.
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
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by beautiful Durham countryside and offer a choice of one and two bedroomed apartments and three bedroomed cottages.

Bishop Auckland
Step away from the visitor attractions and eateries on Market Place, and walk just a few metres to find yourself in the peaceful haven of Silver Street.

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.
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
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.


Baldersdale
Self CateringTeesdale farm buildings converted to award-winning cottages. Beautiful estate with free river fishing and marked walks. Superb views of dale and moor.

Bishop Auckland
No 2 Townhouse gives you a taste of affluent town living in the late 19th century, complemented by an exuberant modern makeover.
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 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.


Barnard Castle
This charming, newly-renovated townhouse offers boutique-style luxury in the heart of the picturesque market town of Barnard Castle. From 4 cozy bedrooms, to a spacious living area and well-equipped kitchen, this holiday home provides a comfortable…

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.
Bishop Auckland
Stay in this wonderful, warm, historic property and you cannot get closer to the soul of Bishop Auckland

Seaham
Luxury coastal suites with hot tubs.




Wynyard
Spacious, secluded, serene, magical – a very warm welcome awaits you at Maplewood Cottage.
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