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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
  • 14Lightfoot Cottage
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  1. The Living room at The Queen's Quarters

    The Queen's Quarters

    Bishop Auckland

    A bold and stylish 2-bedroom home filled with jewel-toned accents and retro charm, perfect for guests seeking a fun and vibrant stay in Bishop Auckland.

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    Prices from £80.00 Per unit per night
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  2. Shepherd's Cottage

    Shepherd's Cottage

    Middleton-in-Teesdale

    A wonderful stone-built detached cottage, situated in the middle of a field on the owners' working farm in the small Teesdale hamlet of Holwick.

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    Prices from £330.00 Per unit per week
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  3. Whitfield Cottage

    Whitfield Cottage

    Wolsingham

    A magnificent stone-built terraced cottage in Wolsingham, County Durham.

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    Prices from £250.00 Per unit per week
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  4. Hush Cottage

    Hush Cottage

    Middleton-in-Teesdale

    This truly delightful stone-built end-terrace cottage is located in a quiet corner of the pretty Pennine town of Middleton-in-Teesdale.

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    Prices from £231.00 Per unit per week
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  5. Victoria Cottages at Copley in Teesdale

    1 Victoria Cottages

    Copley

    An attractive, mid-terrace property situated on the outskirts of Barnard Castle.

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    Prices from £298.00 Per unit per week
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  6. Newbiggin Chapel Self-Catering near Middleton-in-Teesdale

    Newbiggin Chapel

    Middleton-in-Teesdale

    Settled amidst the gorgeous scenery of the North Pennines National Landscape is this Grade II listed former church, Newbiggin Chapel.

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    Prices from £480.00 Per unit per week
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  7. Exterior of Bilberry Nook Cottage

    Bilberry Nook Cottage

    Westgate

    Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.

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    Prices from £261.00 Per unit per week
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  8. Langlands self-catering at Middleton-in-Teesdale

    Langlands

    Middleton-in-Teesdale

    Enjoy a family retreat to this charming terraced cottage, resting in a quaint location looking out onto the village green in the lovely market town of Middleton-in-Teesdale.

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    Prices from £440.00 Per unit per week
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  9. Bellevue self-catering at Cotherstone

    Bellevue

    Cotherstone

    Perched in the quaint village of Cotherstone near Barnard Castle in Teesdale, is this charming, semi-detached cottage, Bellevue.

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    Prices from £680.00 Per unit per week
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  10. Low Shipley Mill self-catering at Marwood

    Low Shipley Mill

    Barnard Castle

    Perched in Marwood near Barnard Castle, Durham, is this superb stone-built, semi-detached barn conversion, Low Shipley Mill.

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    Prices from £900.00 Per unit per week
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  11. Clements Wharf living room

    Riverview Apartment

    Durham City

    Elegant 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment in central Durham, featuring stunning views of the River Wear. Ideal for families, groups, couples, and professionals seeking luxury and convenience near shops, bars, and Durham Market Place.

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    Prices from £185.00 Per unit per night
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  12. Living area at The Elvet Loft

    The Elvet Loft

    Durham City

    A stylish 2-bedroom city centre apartment with private underground parking, mezzanine bedroom, and easy access to Durham’s top attractions—perfect for families, couples, or professionals.

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    Prices from £185.00 Per unit per night
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  13. The Turnip Barn

    The Turnip Barn

    Witton Gilbert

    Spectacular barn conversion in the County Durham village of Witton Gilbert.

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    Prices from £930.00 Per unit per week
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  14. Fern Cottage

    Fern Cottage

    Butterknowle

    A luxury semi-detached barn conversion in the village of Butterknowle, with a shared, enclosed patio overlooking the owner’s fields.

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    Prices from £310.00 Per unit per week
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  15. Woodlands View Stanhope Castle

    Woodlands View Stanhope Castle

    Stanhope

    A dramatic and delightful all-ground-floor property, set within the lands of Stanhope Castle, at the centre of Stanhope itself.

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    Prices from £520.00 Per unit per week
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  16. The Conifers

    The Conifers

    Ovington

    Full of character and charm, this cottage dates back to the 1800s and is perfect for that well-earned, romantic break.

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    Prices from £237.00 Per unit per week
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  17. Springwater View Mickleton

    1 Springwater View

    Mickleton

    An outstanding, stone-built, semi-detached cottage set in Mickleton, close to Middleton-in-Teesdale. This delightful Mickleton cottage offers impressive, contemporary holiday accommodation, ideal for extended families and groups of friends looking…

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    Prices from £614.00 Per unit per week
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  18. East Farm Cottage self-catering at Thinford

    East Farm Cottage

    Spennymoor

    A cosy 3-bedroom cottage with hot tub, just minutes from Durham City. Ideal for families, friends or longer stays—close to local attractions, restaurants, and countryside escapes.

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    Prices from £200.00 Per unit per night
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  19. Ferngrove Cottage

    Ferngrove Cottage

    Butterknowle

    A charming barn conversion nestled in the rural village of Butterknowle, County Durham.

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    Prices from £246.00 Per unit per week
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  20. Orchard Cottage

    Orchard Cottage

    Durham

    This stunning Grade II listed, detached barn conversion with hot tub is surrounded by countryside, next to the owner’s home, on a non-working farm, close to the city of Durham.

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    Prices from £831.00 Per unit per week
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