Things to Do in Durham
Planning Your Trip
Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.
To build your own Itinerary, click
to add an item to your Itinerary basket.

You are here > Home > Accommodation > Self Catering & Holiday Cottages
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.
4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to…
4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to…
Discover the wonderful Drovers Rest located within the grounds of the charming Beamish Museum, not…
The Avenue Corner, a newly renovated modern apartment in a charming listed building and is great…
This fresh, recently refurbished property sits on peaceful Silver Street, yards from the original…
Overlooking the beautiful Hurworth Burn Reservoir with stunning views and wildlife in abundance,…
No 1 Old Hall Cottage (ref 30417) is a delightful semi-detached stone holiday cottage converted…
Overlooking the beautiful Hurworth Burn Reservoir with stunning views and wildlife in abundance,…
For guests looking to stay at Headlam with a bit more independence the new Hideaway apartment is…
4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to…
The Clarence is a magnificent Edwardian property, sitting at the top of sloping grounds with views…
4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to…
Situated just off the beautiful Wynyard driveway, you’ll find Woodlands Cottage.
This is everything you can expect with our new two-day or four-day Hot Tub Holiday Package. For…
4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to…
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…
4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to…


Number of results: 445
, currently showing 1 to 20.
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.
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.
Beamish
Located within the grounds of the popular Beamish Museum, Potters Cottage is a beautiful place to stay with plenty of character!
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.
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.

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,…
Stanley
This is everything you can expect with our new two-day or four-day Hot Tub Holiday Package. For full self-catering luxury spaces with bubbling hot tubs, look no further than South Causey Inn's two-story Hot Tub Houses. These unique spaces are the…

Bishop Auckland
This fresh, recently refurbished property sits on peaceful Silver Street, yards from the original walls of 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.


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.

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





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.


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.
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
Situated just off the beautiful Wynyard driveway, you’ll find Woodlands Cottage.
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.

Wynyard
Leave the bustle of everyday life and travel off the beaten track to our Gardeners Cottage.
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…
© Copyright Visit County Durham. All Rights Reserved
Registered Office: Visit County Durham, East Wing, 1st Floor, Corten House, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS

