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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…
The Covey is Rest at the Nest’s spacious five-bedroom countryside property, sleeping up to 12…
Spacious, secluded, serene, magical – a very warm welcome awaits you at Maplewood Cottage.
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…
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…
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…
The luxury apartments offer an unrivalled location on the banks of the River Wear with just a few…
This newly renovated self catering apartment is great for both holiday and business travellers.
Leave the bustle of everyday life and travel off the beaten track to our Gardeners Cottage.
This charming, newly-renovated townhouse offers boutique-style luxury in the heart of the…
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…
Teesdale farm buildings converted to award-winning cottages. Beautiful estate with free river…
Charming Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Countryside This beautifully presented cottage…
Hall Farm Cottage (ref 30419) is a detached 500-year-old barn conversion for 2, with private Hot…
Located within the grounds of the popular Beamish Museum, Potters Cottage is a beautiful place to…


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Durham
Ramside Farmhouse is situated in the middle of the glorious Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Golf Course with its own walled garden. The interior is fantastic, 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge with real fire, country kitchen/pantry.
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.
Wingate
Set within the County Durham countryside at Hurworth Burn Reservoir, Kingfisher and Sandpiper offer a peaceful waterside escape surrounded by nature.
Designed for two, the lodges combine beautiful interiors with countryside and waterside views,…
Bishop Auckland
This fresh, recently refurbished property sits on peaceful Silver Street, yards from the original walls of Auckland Palace.

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,…
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.

Bishop Auckland
No 4 Townhouse gives you a taste of affluent town living in the late 19th century, complemented by an exuberant modern makeover.
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.
Wynyard
Leave the bustle of everyday life and travel off the beaten track to our Gardeners Cottage.
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.


Wearhead
Comfortable Cottage with Countryside Views This welcoming stone cottage offers a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern convenience, ideal for anyone looking to enjoy a relaxing break in the countryside. Ground Floor
The traditionally…
Durham City
This newly renovated self catering apartment is great for both holiday and business travellers.
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





Byers Green
No 1 Old Hall Cottage (ref 30417) is a delightful semi-detached stone holiday cottage converted from Grade II listed building in the grounds of the Old Hall with a private Hot Tub. Sleeps 4





Beamish
Discover the wonderful Drovers Rest located within the grounds of the charming Beamish Museum, not far from the historic city of Durham.
Bishop Auckland
No 2 Townhouse gives you a taste of affluent town living in the late 19th century, complemented by an exuberant modern makeover.
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.
Stanley
This is everything you can expect with our new two-day or four-day Hot Tub Holiday Package. For full self-catering luxury spaces with bubbling hot tubs, look no further than South Causey Inn's two-story Hot Tub Houses. These unique spaces are the…

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.

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