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Self Catering & Holiday Cottages

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Living room at Maplewood Lodge Wynyard Hall

Maplewood Lodge

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

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Front of a castle

Quartermaster's Flat

Stay in one of the north’s oldest castles! Quartermaster's is a bright and sunny south-facing…

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Plawsworth Hall  Durham

Plawsworth Hall (1 bed Apartments)

Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…

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Coastal Lodges at Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa

Luxury coastal suites with hot tubs.

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Albert Street Apartment

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Old Bank House

This charming, newly-renovated townhouse offers boutique-style luxury in the heart of the…

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Gardener's Cottage

Leave the bustle of everyday life and travel off the beaten track to our Gardeners Cottage.

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Plawsworth Hall (2 bed Apartments)

Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…

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Plawsworth Hall (3 bed Cottages)

Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…

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No 1 Old Hall Cottage

No 1 Old Hall Cottage (ref 30417) is a delightful semi-detached stone holiday cottage converted…

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Dukeswood Cottage

Dukeswood Cottage is set in a rural wonderland within Wynyard Estate.

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Hall Farm Cottage

Hall Farm Cottage (ref 30419) is a detached 500-year-old barn conversion for 2, with private Hot…

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East Briscoe Farm Cottages

Teesdale farm buildings converted to award-winning cottages. Beautiful estate with free river…

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Durham Riverside Apartments

The luxury apartments offer an unrivalled location on the banks of the River Wear with just a few…

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Drovers Rest at Beamish Museum

Discover the wonderful Drovers Rest located within the grounds of the charming Beamish Museum, not…

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Potters Cottage at Beamish Museum

Located within the grounds of the popular Beamish Museum, Potters Cottage is a beautiful place to…

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Lightfoot Cottage

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

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  1. Lounge / Dining at Derwent at Winnows Hill Farm

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    Derwent

    Ruffside

    Located in the peaceful countryside village of Ruffside in County Durham, Derwent is a beautifully decorated dog friendly holiday home with plenty of style.

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    Prices from £100.00 Per unit per night
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  2. Double bedroom at Katie's Cottage & The Bungalow

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    Katie's Cottage

    Chester-le-Street

    4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars 4 Visit England Stars Self CateringGold 2015 Award

    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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    Prices from £470.00 Per unit per week
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  3. 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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    Prices from £470.00 Per unit per week
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  4. Barforth Hall Dairy at Gainford

    Barforth Hall Dairy

    Gainford

    A delightful end-terrace cottage with two spacious bedrooms, the master with a wooden king-size bed and the second bedroom a twin, which provides two double beds for that little bit of luxury.

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    Prices from £335.00 Per unit per week
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  5. The Back House

    The Back House

    Staindrop

    Charming stone cottage tucked away in the village of Staindrop in County Durham.

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    Prices from £323.00 Per unit per week
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  6. St Andrews Court

    St Andrews Court

    Durham City

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    Prices from £150.00 Per unit per night
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  7. Exterior of Corner Cottage (Staindrop)

    Corner Cottage (Staindrop)

    Staindrop

    A charming cottage in the pretty Durham village of Staindrop.

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    Prices from £285.00 Per unit per week
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  8. Apartment 3 The Grove Durham

    Apartment 3 The Grove

    Durham City

    A 2 bedroom apartment within 10 minutes walk of Durham City Centre in a quiet exclusive development.

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    Prices from £150.00 Per unit per night
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  9. Barforth Hall Parlour at Gainford

    Barforth Hall Parlour

    Gainford

    A delightful ground floor, stone-built terraced cottage, this idyllic retreat has a studio-style living area with a king-size double bed and sitting area combined.

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    Prices from £227.00 Per unit per week
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  10. Fairleas Farm at Daddry Shield in the Durham Dales

    Fairleas Farm

    Daddry Shield

    Fairleas Farm is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom property situated in the beautiful Durham Dales.

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    Prices from £130.00 Per unit per night
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  11. Elsie's Retreat Shepherds Hut at Thinford

    Elsie's Retreat

    Spennymoor

    A stunning shepherds hut close to Durham City. Ideal location for transport links to the A1 and A167.

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    Prices from £100.00 Per unit per night
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  12. Garden seating area Bell House Farm

    Bell House Barn

    Staindrop

    An immaculately presented barn conversion with Villroy and Bosh Bathrooms.

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    Prices from £699.00 Per unit per week
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  13. The Stone Byre Lounge

    The Stone Byre

    Barnard Castle

    Sparklingly clean stone cottages set in the glorious open countryside of Teesdale, only 2 miles from Barnard Castle. Beautifully furnished and very well equipped.

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    Prices from £278.00 Per unit per week
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  14. The Stables self-catering at Mickleton

    The Stables (Mickleton)

    Mickleton

    A beautiful stone cottage located near Middleton-in-Teesdale, offering the best of the surrounding natural beauty, along with a bustling town center.

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    Prices from £500.00 Per unit per week
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  15. Musgrave Gardens

    Musgrave Gardens

    Durham City

    An amazing 3 bedroom property where no expense has been spared. Less than half an hour walk to Durham City Centre.

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    Prices from £97.00 Per unit per night
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  16. Park House Cottage

    Park House Cottage

    Barnard Castle

    This beautifully presented, picturesque cottage rests in the town of Barnard Castle in County Durham.

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    Prices from £294.00 Per unit per week
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  17. The Orchard Durham City

    The Orchard

    Durham City

    The Orchard is a 3-bedroom, 1 bathroom house located in Pity Me, just a short distance away from Durham City Centre.

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    Prices from £125.00 Per unit per night
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  18. Miner's Cottage self-catering at Middleton-in-Teesdale

    Miner's Cottage

    Middleton-in-Teesdale

    A delightful, Grade II listed, stone-built, end of terrace cottage in the very heart of Middleton-in-Teesdale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just 10 miles from Barnard Castle.

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    Prices from £300.00 Per unit per week
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  19. The Conifers

    The Conifers

    Ovington

    Full of character and charm, this cottage dates back to the 1800s and is perfect for that well-earned, romantic break.

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    Prices from £237.00 Per unit per week
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  20. West House Middleton-in-Teesdale

    West House

    Middleton-in-Teesdale

    An early 18th century, stone-built, semi-detached cottage, situated on the outskirts of the delightful village of Middleton-in-Teesdale.

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    Prices from £400.00 Per unit per week
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