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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.
Stay in one of the north’s oldest castles! Quartermaster's is a bright and sunny south-facing…
Stay in this wonderful, warm, historic property and you cannot get closer to the soul of Bishop…
Ramside Farmhouse is situated in the middle of the glorious Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Golf…
Teesdale farm buildings converted to award-winning cottages. Beautiful estate with free river…
Overlooking the beautiful Hurworth Burn Reservoir with stunning views and wildlife in abundance,…
Heather Brae is a spacious exclusive-use country house in Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham,…
Step away from the visitor attractions and eateries on Market Place, and walk just a few metres to…
This charming, newly-renovated townhouse offers boutique-style luxury in the heart of the…
Located within the grounds of the popular Beamish Museum, Potters Cottage is a beautiful place to…
This newly renovated self catering apartment is great for both holiday and business travellers.
Hall Farm Cottage (ref 30419) is a detached 500-year-old barn conversion for 2, with private Hot…
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…
Leave the bustle of everyday life and travel off the beaten track to our Gardeners Cottage.
The luxury apartments offer an unrivalled location on the banks of the River Wear with just a few…
Spacious, secluded, serene, magical – a very warm welcome awaits you at Maplewood Cottage.
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…


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Bishop Auckland
Stay in this welcoming residence and you will find yourself surrounded by Bishop Auckland’s heritage, Sarah Churchill paintings and just yards from Auckland Palace.
Beamish
Located within the grounds of the popular Beamish Museum, Potters Cottage is a beautiful place to stay with plenty of character!
Bishop Auckland
Stay in this wonderful, warm, historic property and you cannot get closer to the soul of Bishop Auckland

Wingate
Overlooking the beautiful Hurworth Burn Reservoir with stunning views and wildlife in abundance, Red Hurworth is the perfect place to relax and enjoy time with friends and family.
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.
Barnard Castle
Heather Brae is a spacious exclusive-use country house in Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, sleeping up to 24 guests comfortably across 10 bedrooms, with additional accommodation available upon request.

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.

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


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.


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





Bishop Auckland
No 4 Townhouse gives you a taste of affluent town living in the late 19th century, complemented by an exuberant modern makeover.
Beamish
Discover the wonderful Drovers Rest located within the grounds of the charming Beamish Museum, not far from the historic city of Durham.
Durham City
This newly renovated self catering apartment is great for both holiday and business travellers.
Durham City
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by beautiful Durham countryside and offer a choice of one and two bedroomed apartments and three bedroomed cottages.

Wingate
Overlooking the beautiful Hurworth Burn Reservoir with stunning views and wildlife in abundance, Red Hurworth is the perfect place to relax and enjoy time with friends and family.
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.

Oakenshaw
The Estate Oakenshaw – Exclusive 6-Acre Retreat for Up to 16 Guests
The Estate Oakenshaw offers the rare chance to enjoy an entire private 6-acre retreat in the heart of County Durham — a place designed for unforgettable gatherings,…
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