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Swallow's Nest at Low Lands Farm

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Swallow Nest is a delightful country retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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  1. The Old Stables at Knitsley near Lanchester

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    1 The Old Stables

    Lanchester

    5 Visit England Stars 5 Visit England Stars 5 Visit England Stars 5 Visit England Stars 5 Visit England Stars 5 Visit England Stars

    The Old Stables Cottage 1 is a beautifully furnished holiday cottage located within the picturesque hamlet of Knitsley, on the outskirts of Durham.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year Award - Bronze 2016North East England Tourism Awards - Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year Award - Bronze
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £630.00 Per unit per week

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  2. Riding Farm Cottages

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    Riding Farm Cottages: Lapwing Cottage

    Kibblesworth, Beamish

    Riding Farm Cottages are delightfully situated on a working family farm surrounded by quiet and peaceful countryside yet on the doorstep of Durham, Beamish, Newcastle and Northumberland.

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    Prices from £295.00 Per unit per week

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    Edge Knoll Holiday Cottages

    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    Two cottages around a quiet courtyard in the middle open countryside. Comfortably furnished each cottage sleeps 4 people. Four miles from Kynren. ten miles West of Durham City, thirty miles to the beaches. The Roman Wall is an easy drive 44 miles…

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £325.00 Per unit per week

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  4. Mini-Moon self-catering in Rookhope County Durham

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    Rookhope

    Rural Hot Tub escape with prosecco on ice awaiting you upon arrival. Log burner, outdoor fire pit, Spa robes and so much more...

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    Prices from £149.00 Per unit per night
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  5. The Old Miners Cottage Rookhope County Durham

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    The Old Miners Hall

    Rookhope

    The Old Miners Hall is a luxury stone-built period property perfectly located in the rolling hills of County Durham.

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  6. View from The Arbeia Lodge Hot Tub

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    Vindomora Country Lodges

    Ebchester

    8 Real Wood 4 & 5 Star Lodges all with private, covered Hot Tubs, 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.…

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year Award - Highly Comm. 2020North East England Tourism Awards - Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year Award - Highly Comm.
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East Tourism Awards - Self Catering Accommodation of the Year - Bronze 2023North East Tourism Awards - Self Catering Accommodation of the Year - Bronze

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  7. The Snuggery Staindrop County Durham

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    Barnard Castle

    Gorgeous 17th-century cottage in the pretty village of Staindrop is the perfect base to explore the Durham Dales and beyond, or simply escape everyday life for a while.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £315.00 Per unit per week
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  8. Riverside Retreat - Durham

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    Riverside Retreat - Durham

    Durham City

    Luxury private 2 bedroomed riverside Durham letting in the historic centre of Durham City, with large private balcony, secure gated access, own courtyard entrance and onsite parking.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Living in the Shires Magazine - Riverside Accommodation of the Year 2017 2018Living in the Shires Magazine - Riverside Accommodation of the Year 2017

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    Prices from £200.00 Per unit per night

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  9. Swallow's Nest at Low Lands Farm

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    Swallows Nest

    Cockfield

    4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars Self Catering

    Swallow Nest is a delightful country retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

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    Prices from £280.00 Per unit per week
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  10. Double bedroom at Katie's Cottage & The Bungalow

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    The Bungalow

    Chester-le-Street

    4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars Self Catering

    Luxury 4 star Gold self catering cottage accommodation, 2 ensuite bedrooms, sleeping 4, 5 mins Beamish Museum, Durham County Cricket at Chester Le Street; 20 mins Durham City, Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Washington with Northumberland further…

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  11. Little Glencrest

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    Little Glencrest

    Butterknowle

    This stone built milking parlour has been converted into a luxury hot tub retreat for two.

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  12. The lounge at No.8 at Witton Gilbert

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    No.8

    Witton Gilbert

    Nestled in the village of Witton Gilbert, a short distance from the centre of Durham, you’ll discover No.8.

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    Prices from £75.00 Per unit per night

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  13. Exterior of Cornriggs Cottages

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    Cornriggs Cottages

    Cowshill

    5 Visit England Stars 5 Visit England Stars 5 Visit England Stars 5 Visit England Stars 5 Visit England Stars 5 Visit England Stars Self Catering

    Alice and Nelly's Cottages near to Cowshill offer a relaxed country style combined with modern luxuries, and well-equipped to a very high standard. VE 5 Star and Mobility 2 rating.

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    Prices from £600.00 Per unit per week
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  14. Double bedroom at 1 Twizell Lane

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    1 Twizell Lane

    Stanley

    Twizell Lane is at the edge of West Pelton village near to Beamish Museum and offering uninterrupted views of the Durham countryside stretching to Lumley Castle and Durham Riverside.

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    Prices from £750.00 Per unit per week

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  15. Riding Farm Cottages

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 66 reviews66 reviews

    Riding Farm Cottages: Riding Cottage

    Kibblesworth, Beamish

    Riding Farm Cottages are delightfully situated on a working family farm surrounded by quiet and peaceful countryside yet on the doorstep of Durham, Beamish, Newcastle and Northumberland.

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    Prices from £395.00 Per unit per week

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  16. Lounge at Cummins & Goings Cottage

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    Cummins & Goings Cottage

    Barnard Castle

    Whether you’re travelling as a small group of friends or with family, this is the perfect getaway for four.

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    Prices from £90.00 Per unit per night

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  17. Mellwaters Barn - Wren Cottage

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    Mellwaters Barn - Wren Cottage

    Bowes

    4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars Gold 2017 Award

    Mellwaters Barn Cottages have been sympathetically converted from an old stone barn into 4 very spacious, airy and warm cottages which are within easy reach of the Bowes Museum, Beamish, Durham and the Lake District.

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    • Visit England Gold 2017Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £350.00 Per unit per week

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  18. The lounge at 82F Galgate

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    82F Galgate

    Barnard Castle

    Located in the popular market town of Barnard Castle, 82F Galgate is a welcoming and homely place to stay.

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    Add Metropolis House B - Lavish 2 bed Durham Apartment to your Itinerary

    Metropolis House B - Lavish 2 bed Durham Apartment

    Durham City

    This Lavish 2 bed City Centre Apartment is perfect for friends & family, offering beautiful views of historic Durham, a short walk from all local attractions!

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    Prices from £160.00 Per unit per night

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  20. Coastal Lodges at Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa

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    Coastal Lodges at Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa

    Seaham

    Luxury coastal suites with hot tubs.

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