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Self Catering & Holiday Cottages

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.

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  1. New Durham Courtyard bedroom

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    New Durham Courtyard 1

    Durham City

    Situated only 20 minutes walk from Durham Market place and with excellent bus services on the doorstep as well as having easy access to the A690 and A1M.

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    Prices from £602.00 Per unit per week
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  2. Exterior of Desmond House

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    Desmond House

    Middleton-in-Teesdale

    Located in the heart of the beautiful Durham Dales near Barnard Castle, Desmond House is a delightful property sleeping up to five people.

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    Prices from £395.00 Per unit per week

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  3. The Barn at Low Friarside Farm

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    The Barn at Low Friarside Farm

    Rowlands Gill

    The Barn is a recently converted 16thC barn in 100 acres of fields and woodlands with River Derwent as its border. Ideal location for walking, cycling and fishing.

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    Prices from £100.00 Per unit per night
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  4. Red Row Retreat Durham

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    Red Row Retreat

    Beamish

    All the character and charm of a boutique hideaway, served up with heartfelt personal service and an easygoing at-home atmosphere.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £140.00 to £165.00 Per unit per night

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  5. External view of The Chase

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    The Chase

    Dipton

    The Chase is a welcoming place to stay when holidaying in the North East.

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    Prices from £200.00 Per unit per night

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    Alum Waters

    Durham

    A refurbished country cottage set in a picturesque terrace enjoying open views of this beautiful county. The property has been thoughtfully designed to ensure maximum comfort for guests who are looking to enjoy a peaceful break. There is a kitchen,…

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    Prices from £93.00 Per unit per night

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  7. Meadow Cottage

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    Meadow Cottage

    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.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £490.00 Per unit per week

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  8. The lounge at Rose Cottage

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    Rose Cottage @ Durham

    Durham City

    Rose Cottage is a 150-year-old grade II listed property located within the Durham City Conservation area.

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    Prices from £80.00 Per unit per night

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  9. Lounge at 82G Galgate

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    82G Galgate

    Barnard Castle

    Located in the popular market town of Barnard Castle, 82G Galgate is the ideal place to stay for a getaway in County Durham.

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    Prices from £85.00 Per unit per night

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  10. Musgrave Gardens

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    Musgrave Gardens

    Durham City

    An amazing 3 bedroom property where no expense has been spared. Less than half an hour walk to Durham City Centre.

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    Prices from £97.00 Per unit per night
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    Good Station Cottages

    Durham

    Modern in style rooms making it a perfect place to just go and relax.

    Each room has a cool and airy feel with very nice decoration. We strive to create a home from home experience for our guests.

    Completed to a beautiful standard thus a…

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  12. South View Cottage

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    South View Cottage

    Crook

    Home from home holiday cottage in Hunwick, a great base to explore County Durham.

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    Prices from £75.00 Per unit per night
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  13. View from The Arbeia Lodge Hot Tub

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    Vindomora Country Lodges

    Ebchester

    8 Real Wood 4 & 5 Star Lodges all with private, covered Hot Tubs, 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.…

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year Award - Highly Comm. 2020North East England Tourism Awards - Self Catering Holiday Provider of the Year Award - Highly Comm.
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East Tourism Awards - Self Catering Accommodation of the Year - Bronze 2023North East Tourism Awards - Self Catering Accommodation of the Year - Bronze

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    Prices from £575.00 to £665.00 Per unit per week

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  14. Mellwaters Barn - Kingfisher Cottage

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    Mellwaters Barn - Kingfisher Cottage

    Bowes

    4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars Gold 2017 Award

    Mellwaters Barn Cottages have been sympathetically converted from an old stone barn into 4 very spacious, airy and warm cottages which are within easy reach of the Bowes Museum, Beamish, Durham and the Lake District.

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    • Visit England Gold 2017Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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    Prices from £585.00 Per unit per week

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  15. Ramside Farmhouse

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    Ramside Farmhouse

    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.

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    Prices from £450.00 Per unit per night
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  16. Charming Countryside Cottage at Brancepeth

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    Charming Countryside Cottage

    Brancepeth

    Relax with the whole family at this peaceful & charming place to stay.

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    Prices from £125.00 Per unit per night
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  17. Double bedroom at Castle Cottage

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    Castle Cottage

    Barnard Castle

    Castle Cottage is a very unique two-bedroom property in Barnard Castle, ideal for families and groups of friends.

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    Prices from £95.00 Per unit per night

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  18. Riding Farm Cottages

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    Riding Farm Cottages: Granary Barn

    Kibblesworth, Beamish

    Riding Farm Cottages are delightfully situated on a working family farm surrounded by quiet and peaceful countryside yet on the doorstep of Durham, Beamish, Newcastle and Northumberland.

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    Prices from £295.00 Per unit per week

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  19. Hawthorne Cottage self-catering at Cotherstone

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    Hawthorne Cottage

    Cotherstone

    Hawthorne cottage is centrally situated in the traditional village of Cotherstone in beautiful Teesdale, and within easy reach of both the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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    Prices from £400.00 Per unit per week
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    Cross Row Cottage

    Crook

    Cross Row Cottage: 2 bedrooms sleeps 4/5 and has Wi-Fi
    Cross Row Cottage was built in the 1800’s 
    Full of character and situated in the heart of the village of Hunwick.
    It is in a great location for guests wanting to explore County Durham and…

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    Prices from £75.00 Per unit per night
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