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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.
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…
Heather Brae is a spacious exclusive-use country house in Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham,…
Leave the bustle of everyday life and travel off the beaten track to our Gardeners Cottage.
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by…
Stay in one of the north’s oldest castles! Quartermaster's is a bright and sunny south-facing…
Charming Cottage Retreat in the Heart of the Countryside This beautifully presented cottage…
Step away from the visitor attractions and eateries on Market Place, and walk just a few metres to…
Ramside Farmhouse is situated in the middle of the glorious Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Golf…
The Covey is Rest at the Nest’s spacious five-bedroom countryside property, sleeping up to 12…
This charming, newly-renovated townhouse offers boutique-style luxury in the heart of the…
Teesdale farm buildings converted to award-winning cottages. Beautiful estate with free river…
Stay in this wonderful, warm, historic property and you cannot get closer to the soul of Bishop…
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…
Spacious, secluded, serene, magical – a very warm welcome awaits you at Maplewood Cottage.


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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.
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.
Wolsingham
A magnificent stone-built terraced cottage in Wolsingham, County Durham.
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.
Copley
An attractive, mid-terrace property situated on the outskirts of Barnard Castle.
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Settled amidst the gorgeous scenery of the North Pennines National Landscape is this Grade II listed former church, Newbiggin Chapel.
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.
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.
Cotherstone
Perched in the quaint village of Cotherstone near Barnard Castle in Teesdale, is this charming, semi-detached cottage, Bellevue.
Barnard Castle
Perched in Marwood near Barnard Castle, Durham, is this superb stone-built, semi-detached barn conversion, Low Shipley Mill.
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.
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.
Witton Gilbert
Spectacular barn conversion in the County Durham village of Witton Gilbert.
Butterknowle
A luxury semi-detached barn conversion in the village of Butterknowle, with a shared, enclosed patio overlooking the owner’s fields.
Stanhope
A dramatic and delightful all-ground-floor property, set within the lands of Stanhope Castle, at the centre of Stanhope itself.
Ovington
Full of character and charm, this cottage dates back to the 1800s and is perfect for that well-earned, romantic break.
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…
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.
Butterknowle
A charming barn conversion nestled in the rural village of Butterknowle, County Durham.
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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