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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.
Swallow Nest is a delightful country retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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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.
Durham City
Harrys House is a cosy home offering self catering breaks, quirky decor and hot tub. Situated 3 miles from Durham city centre. 'Home from home'.
Wolsingham
Backstone Bank is a splendid 5 bedroom farmhouse set high up on a hill in an area of outstanding beauty in the heart of Weardale close to Wolsingham.
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…
Holwick
Newly converted barn with well-equipped kitchen/diner. Large lounge, 3 double bedrooms with twin beds. Bathroom plus shower room. Ample parking, private rear garden.
Seaham
If you’re looking for a getaway in the heart of County Durham, look no further than The Byre.
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Located in the heart of the beautiful Durham Dales near Barnard Castle, Desmond House is a delightful property sleeping up to five people.
Chester-le-Street
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…
Darlington
A luxury romantic retreat for two. This five star, dog friendly, self catering cottage is full of character with its exposed beams, log burner and wooden floors. The mezzanine bedroom with super-king bed has fantastic views over the surrounding…
Lanchester
A warm and welcoming cottage, Number Nine is part of the original Hurbuck Cottages: a charming terrace that offer incredible views over the valley and the countryside surrounding the village of Lanchester in County Durham.
Rowlands Gill
The Barn is a recently converted 16thC barn in 100 acres of fields and woodlands with River Derwent as its border. Ideal location for walking, cycling and fishing.
Alston
A warm and cosy cottage on the edge of the small town of Alston in Cumbria which is high up in the North Pennines countryside. A perfect base for experiencing the beauty of the surrounding countryside, from every direction Alston is approached over…
Bowes
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.
Lanchester
Nestled in the hillside, our idyllic luxury lodgepods offer a treasured escape from it all.
Relax and unwind in the fully equipped private outdoor area complete with pizza oven, pergola covered private jacuzzi hot tub, wood fired stove, bbq and…
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!
Seaham
Nestled in the beautiful village of Easington in County Durham, The Farmhouse is a recently refurbished property with charm in abundance.
Bishop Auckland
The Weardale Retreat is a luxury shepherd’s hut located on a working hill farm with picturesque views across Weardale in the Durham dales.
Butterknowle
This stone built milking parlour has been converted into a luxury hot tub retreat for two.
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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