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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.
Stay in this wonderful, warm, historic property and you cannot get closer to the soul of Bishop…
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…
Heather Brae is a spacious exclusive-use country house in Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham,…
Charming Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Countryside This beautifully presented cottage…
Spacious, secluded, serene, magical – a very warm welcome awaits you at Maplewood Cottage.
The luxury apartments offer an unrivalled location on the banks of the River Wear with just a few…
Located within the grounds of the popular Beamish Museum, Potters Cottage is a beautiful place to…
Stay in one of the north’s oldest castles! Quartermaster's is a bright and sunny south-facing…
Teesdale farm buildings converted to award-winning cottages. Beautiful estate with free river…
Hall Farm Cottage (ref 30419) is a detached 500-year-old barn conversion for 2, with private Hot…
The Covey is Rest at the Nest’s spacious five-bedroom countryside property, sleeping up to 12…
Ramside Farmhouse is situated in the middle of the glorious Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Golf…
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…
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.
Leave the bustle of everyday life and travel off the beaten track to our Gardeners Cottage.
This charming, newly-renovated townhouse offers boutique-style luxury in the heart of the…


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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.

nr Gainford
For guests looking to stay at Headlam with a bit more independence the new Hideaway apartment is the ideal option for up to 2 people. It is located just 30 metres from the Hall and offers contemporary and quirky design with self-catering facilities…
Wynyard
Spacious, secluded, serene, magical – a very warm welcome awaits you at Maplewood Cottage.
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.

Wingate
Hidden amongst the trees in the countryside, Nuthatch and Wren are two luxury treehouses designed for two. Overlooking the beautiful Hurworth Burn Reservoir with stunning views and wildlife in abundance.
Wynyard
Leave the bustle of everyday life and travel off the beaten track to our Gardeners Cottage.
Bishop Auckland
No 4 Townhouse gives you a taste of affluent town living in the late 19th century, complemented by an exuberant modern makeover.
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.

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…
Durham City
This newly renovated self catering apartment is great for both holiday and business travellers.
Bishop Auckland
Stay in this wonderful, warm, historic property and you cannot get closer to the soul of Bishop Auckland

Beamish
Discover the wonderful Drovers Rest located within the grounds of the charming Beamish Museum, not far from the historic city of Durham.
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.


Seaham
Luxury coastal suites with hot tubs.




Beamish
Located within the grounds of the popular Beamish Museum, Potters Cottage is a beautiful place to stay with plenty of character!
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.
Bishop Auckland
Stay in this welcoming residence and you will find yourself surrounded by Bishop Auckland’s heritage, Sarah Churchill paintings and just yards from Auckland Palace.
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.

Oakenshaw
The Estate Oakenshaw – Exclusive 6-Acre Retreat for Up to 16 Guests
The Estate Oakenshaw offers the rare chance to enjoy an entire private 6-acre retreat in the heart of County Durham — a place designed for unforgettable gatherings,…
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