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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.
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,…
This newly renovated self catering apartment is great for both holiday and business travellers.
Ramside Farmhouse is situated in the middle of the glorious Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Golf…
Located within the grounds of the popular Beamish Museum, Potters Cottage is a beautiful place to…
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…
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…
Hall Farm Cottage (ref 30419) is a detached 500-year-old barn conversion for 2, with private Hot…
This charming, newly-renovated townhouse offers boutique-style luxury in the heart of the…
Leave the bustle of everyday life and travel off the beaten track to our Gardeners Cottage.
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…
The luxury apartments offer an unrivalled location on the banks of the River Wear with just a few…
Step away from the visitor attractions and eateries on Market Place, and walk just a few metres to…


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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
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.

St Johns Chapel
Charming Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Countryside This beautifully presented cottage offers a true home-from-home experience, combining modern comforts with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for families, couples, or small groups,…
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.
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.


Wynyard
Spacious, secluded, serene, magical – a very warm welcome awaits you at Maplewood Cottage.
Beamish
Welcome to Huckleberry Cottage, a charming countryside retreat nestled in the peaceful Beamish conservation valley.

Bishop Auckland
A superb, spacious family and dog friendly cottage boasting a picturesque and serene location in a peaceful setting with beautiful views but in easy reach of Durham City and for exploring all the region has to offer.

Durham City
AwardFirst floor luxury apartment within 11th Century farmhouse. Stunning location with river views beside ruins of the priory. Comfortably sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms with bespoke hand-made kitchen and original panelled living room. Wifi and linen included.


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
Only 2.5 miles from Durham University and the Bill Bryson Library and five miles from the Hospital, Retail Park and Durham Railway and Bus Stations.
Westgate-in-Weardale
A warm and cosy cottage, in the heart of the village a perfect base for experiencing the beauty of the surrounding countryside.


Sherburn
Old Stone Cottage lies in the heart of Sherburn Village, 3 miles from Durham city centre, and an ideal base to explore the North East of England.
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…

Chester-le-Street
Self Catering
AwardLuxury 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…


Bowburn
Bishop Auckland
Meadow Cottage is a picturesque and spacious family friendly barn conversion situated in superb surroundings, providing peace and quiet while still being ideally situated for Durham City and exploring the region.

Rowlands Gill
The Piggery at Low Friarside Farm is a 5 star self catering holiday cottage for 6 people set in 100 acres of fields and woodlands, giving you the opportunity to escape and explore the spectacular countryside and the many other attractions in North…
Seaham
Nestled in the beautiful village of Easington in County Durham, The Farmhouse is a recently refurbished property with charm in abundance.
Lanchester
The Old Stables Cottage 2 is a beautifully furnished holiday cottage tucked away in the picturesque hamlet of Knitsley, on the outskirts of Co Durham.


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