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An open plan space with light flooring, dark blue sofa, small wooden table and 2 chairs.

The Hideaway at Headlam

For guests looking to stay at Headlam with a bit more independence the new Hideaway apartment is…

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The Oswin Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges

4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to…

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The Coria Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges

4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to…

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Coastal Lodges at Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa

Luxury coastal suites with hot tubs.

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Sheriff's Tower Cottage - West

This fresh, recently refurbished property sits on peaceful Silver Street, yards from the original…

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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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The Clarence

The Clarence is a magnificent Edwardian property, sitting at the top of sloping grounds with views…

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The Avenue Corner

The Avenue Corner, a newly renovated modern apartment in a charming listed building and is great…

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The St Ebba Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges

4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to…

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Woodlands Cottage

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

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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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Drovers Rest at Beamish Museum

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

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Lea House

Comfortable Cottage with Countryside Views This welcoming stone cottage offers a perfect blend of…

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The Vindolanda Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges

4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to…

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South Causey Self-Catering

This is everything you can expect with our new two-day or four-day Hot Tub Holiday Package. For…

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The Hadrian Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges

4 & 5 Star Lodges nestled in a quiet, tranquil location on the banks of the River Derwent, close to…

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The Chesters Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges

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  • 1The Hideaway at Headlam
  • 2The Oswin Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges
  • 3The Coria Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges
  • 4Coastal Lodges at Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa
  • 5Sheriff's Tower Cottage - West
  • 6Plawsworth Hall (2 bed Apartments)
  • 7The Clarence
  • 8The Avenue Corner
  • 9The St Ebba Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges
  • 10Woodlands Cottage
  • 11No 1 Old Hall Cottage
  • 12Drovers Rest at Beamish Museum
  • 13Lea House
  • 14The Vindolanda Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges
  • 15South Causey Self-Catering
  • 16The Hadrian Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges
  • 17The Chesters Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges
  • 18Treehouses at Rest at the Nest
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    Ingleton

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    Staindrop

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    Barnard Castle

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    Escomb, Bishop Auckland

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    Seaham

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    Coxhoe

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  8. Browney Place

    Durham City

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    Lanchester

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  10. Brewery House Cottage

    Bishop Middleham

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  11. Mellwaters Barn - Wren Cottage

    Bowes

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  12. No 6

    West Auckland

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  13. The Cottage at Wilson House

    Barningham

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  14. The Old Chapel Retreat

    Barnard Castle

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  15. Scarcroft Cottage

    Holwick

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  16. Bradley Burn Farm - Hare Cottage

    Wolsingham

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  17. High Shipley Caravan

    Hamsterley

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  18. Metropolis House C - Gorgeous 2 bed Durham Apartment

    Durham City

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  19. The Byre

    Eggleston

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    Durham City

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