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Self Catering & Holiday Cottages

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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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Durham Riverside Apartments, chairs sat on a balcony

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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Heather Brae

Heather Brae

Heather Brae is a spacious exclusive-use country house in Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham,…

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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 (3 bed Cottages)

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

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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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Lily's Cottage

  Charming Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Countryside This beautifully presented cottage…

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Sheriff's Tower Cottage - East

Step away from the visitor attractions and eateries on Market Place, and walk just a few metres to…

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Ramside Farmhouse

Ramside Farmhouse is situated in the middle of the glorious Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Golf…

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The Covey at Rest at the Nest

The Covey is Rest at the Nest’s spacious five-bedroom countryside property, sleeping up to 12…

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Dukeswood Cottage

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

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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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East Briscoe Farm Cottages

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

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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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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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Albert Street Apartment

This newly renovated self catering apartment is great for both holiday and business travellers.

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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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Maplewood Lodge

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

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  • 13East Briscoe Farm Cottages
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  1. Exterior of Corner Cottage Stanhope Castle

    Corner Cottage Stanhope Castle

    Stanhope

    This courtyard cottage is situated in Stanhope, Durham.

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    Prices from £385.00 Per unit per week
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  2. Living room at the Homestead

    The Homestead

    Peterlee

    Welcome to The Homestead in Peterlee. This home-from-home is ideal for families and small groups visiting County Durham, Sunderland, and the North East coast.

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    Prices from £100.00 Per unit per night
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  3. The lounge at the Sidings

    The Orchard Suite

    Durham City

    The Orchard Suite is a modern, quiet 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment just a short walk from Durham City Centre. Ideal for families, couples, groups, and professionals seeking comfortable city living with easy access to local bars and restaurants.

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    Prices from £150.00 Per unit per night
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  4. Low Shipley Cottage Barnard Castle

    Low Shipley Cottage

    Barnard Castle

    An outstanding, stone-built barn conversion in a courtyard setting, situated midway between Barnard Castle and the pretty village of Middleton-in-Teesdale.

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    Prices from £318.00 Per unit per week
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  5. Double bedroom at Crescent House

    The Crescent House

    Durham City

    The Crescent House is just a 15-minute walk from Durham City Centre. Spacious and set over three floors, it’s ideal for families, professionals, and groups seeking a comfortable and well-located home-from-home in the North East.

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    Prices from £200.00 Per unit per night
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  6. Living room at Hawthorn at Monksgate

    Hawthorn at Monksgate

    Durham City

    Hawthorn at Monksgate is a spacious 4-bedroom home in Gilesgate, Durham, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, modern shower room, private garden, parking, and free WiFi. Perfect for families, professionals, or groups visiting the North East.

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    Prices from £100.00 Per unit per night
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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Garden Cottage

    Garden Cottage

    Ovington

    A charming terraced stone-built cottage located in the picturesque hamlet of Ovington, just 6 miles from Barnard Castle.

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    Prices from £232.00 Per unit per week
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  10. Leazes Cottage in Durham City

    Leazes Cottage

    Durham City

    Leazes Cottage, a former coach house is a charming, stone-built retreat.

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    Prices from £698.00 Per unit per week
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  11. Mill Cottage

    Mill Cottage

    Wolsingham

    A delightful mid-terrace cottage is the pretty village of Wolsingham, County Durham.

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    Prices from £289.00 Per unit per week
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  12. Hawthorne Cottage self-catering at Cotherstone

    Hawthorne Cottage

    Cotherstone

    Hawthorne cottage is centrally situated in the traditional village of Cotherstone in beautiful Teesdale, and within easy reach of both the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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    Prices from £400.00 Per unit per week
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  13. Leadmill House Workshop

    Leadmill House Workshop

    Barnard Castle

    An attractive, detached stone cottage set in a quiet, rural enclave within upper Teesdale, on the outskirts of the small village of Copley, 6 miles from Barnard Castle.

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  14. Marcus Barn 3

    Marcus Barn 3

     

    This elegant barn conversion in Ebchester, County Durham, offers a unique blend of comfort and history.

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    Prices from £79.00 Per unit per night
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  15. Town Farm

    Town Farm

    Winston

    Town Farm, Winston, near Barnard Castle.

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    Prices from £1,180.00 Per unit per week
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  16. 2 The Coach House self-catering at Romaldkirk

    2 The Coach House

    Romaldkirk

    A stone-built former coach house, boasting exposed stonework, an abundance of character and resting within the idyllic little village of Romaldkirk.

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    Prices from £430.00 Per unit per week
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  17. Prospect House Rookhope

    Prospect House

    Rookhope

    Prospect House is a detached double-fronted cottage in the charming former mining village of Rookhope, County Durham.

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    Prices from £850.00 Per unit per week
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  18. Wellberry

    Wellberry

    Staindrop

    This semi-detached Staindrop cottage offers accommodation across one floor and makes an ideal base for exploring the area.

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    Prices from £317.00 Per unit per week
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  19. Belgrave House self-catering Mickleton

    Belgrave House

    Mickleton

    An exquisitely finished, stone-built cottage in the rural village of Mickleton in Teesdale, County Durham.

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    Prices from £1,400.00 Per unit per week
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  20. Heatherbrae near Middleton-in-Teesdale

    Heatherbrae

    Middleton-in-Teesdale

    Resting peacefully on the edge of the charming town of Middleton-in-Teesdale, is the wonderful property Heatherbrae.

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    Prices from £3,400.00 Per unit per week
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