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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. Log burner and brick fireplace

    Add Little Sparrow Cottage to your Itinerary

    Little Sparrow Cottage

    St Johns Chapel

    Set in the thriving village of St John’s Chapel in Weardale, Little Sparrow Cottage is a cosy bolthole for two with oodles of country charm. An oasis of luxury for anyone seeking a relaxed holiday in stunning countryside, the cottage is located at…

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    Prices from £100.00 Per unit per night
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  2. The lounge at Moorlands self-catering

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    Moorlands

    Durham City

    Beautifully presented, Moorlands is a spacious and welcoming home from home with 3 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, on-drive parking, a pleasant rear garden and a study.

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    Prices from £140.00 Per unit per night
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  3. Riding Farm Cottages

    Add Riding Farm Cottages: Riding Cottage to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 68 reviews68 reviews

    Riding Farm Cottages: Riding Cottage

    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 £395.00 Per unit per week
    More info for Riding Farm Cottages: Riding Cottage
  4. Living area with fireplace

    Add Carrs Cottage to your Itinerary

    Carrs Cottage

    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.

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    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2024Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  5. Lounge, dining and kitchenette at Mayford Studio

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    Mayford Studio

    Durham City

    Mayford Studio is a cosy one-bedroom studio apartment nestled close to the centre of Durham, renowned for its historic architecture.

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    Prices from £95.00 Per unit per night
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  6. Sitting room at Lightfoot Cottage

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    Lightfoot Cottage

    Bishop Auckland

    Stay in this wonderful, warm, historic property and you cannot get closer to the soul of Bishop Auckland

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member

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    Prices from £300.00 Per unit per night
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  7. Double bedroom at Garden Cottage Durham

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    Garden Cottage

    Durham City

    Garden Cottage is located in Gilesgate in the city of Durham in the North East, just a short walk from the city centre.

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    Prices from £90.00 Per unit per night
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  8. Living area

    Add Aynsley Mews to your Itinerary

    Aynsley Mews

    Consett

    Aynsley Mews is a well presented holiday home located in the vibrant town of Consett in County Durham. Set in a quiet location, within walking distance to great amenities you are ideally placed to have a relaxing break within stunning countryside…

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    Prices from £85.00 Per unit per night
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  9. Lodge with wood fired hot tub

    Add Shepherd's Huts at Cheesedale to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 82 reviews82 reviews

    Shepherd's Huts at Cheesedale

    Butterknowle

    Off grid lodges with wood fired hot tubs, stunning views and dark skies. Perfect for a couples retreat. As seen on BBC 'Robsons' Weekend Escapes'

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East Tourism Awards - Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year - Gold 2023North East Tourism Awards - Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year - Gold

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    Prices from £80.00 Per unit per night
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  10. Double bedroom at The Duck Pond

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    The Duck Pond

    Durham City

    With premium furnishings and beautiful finishes, you can expect a homely stay in a well maintained property.

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    Prices from £90.00 Per unit per night
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  11. Thwaite Hall

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    Thwaite Hall

    Cotherstone

    3 Visit England Stars 3 Visit England Stars 3 Visit England Stars 3 Visit England Stars Self Catering

    Three superbly furnished cottages on the outskirts of the village. In an ideal location, with views over the surrounding countryside.

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    Prices from £260.00 to £300.00 Per unit per week
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  12. Lounge area with large window and fireplace

    Add The Morton to your Itinerary

    The Morton

    Durham City

    Throughout the past 310 years, nestled under the watchful gaze of Durham Cathedral, many esteemed guests (including Her Majesty The Queen) have enjoyed the timeless elegance of 52 Old Elvet.

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    Prices from £129.00 Per unit per night
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  13. Light and airy lounge with French windows opening onto the garden.

    Add Number Nine to your Itinerary

    Number Nine

    Lanchester

    5 AA Stars 5 AA Stars 5 AA Stars 5 AA Stars 5 AA Stars 5 AA Stars Gold 2023 Award

    A warm and welcoming cottage, Number Nine is part of the original Hurbuck Cottages: a charming terrace that offer incredible views over the valley and the countryside surrounding the village of Lanchester in County Durham.

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    • Visit England Gold 2023Gold

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    Prices from £734.00 Per unit per week
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  14. External view of The Red Brick Barn

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    The Red Brick Barn

    Rookhope

    Located just outside the sleepy village of Rookhope, Red Brick Barn is a postcard perfect holiday home with plenty of charm.

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    Prices from £80.00 Per unit per night
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  15. 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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  16. Albert Street Apartment

    Add Albert Street Apartment to your Itinerary

    Albert Street Apartment

    Durham City

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    Prices from £125.00 Per unit per night
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  17. The Annexe Durham City

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    The Annexe Durham City

    Durham

    This newly converted self contained private detached modern annex is located within 15 minutes walk of Durham City centre and is great for both holiday and business travellers.

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    Prices from £85.00 Per unit per night
    More info for The Annexe Durham City
  18. The Lounge at Cote at Winnows Hill Farm

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    Cote

    Ruffside

    Located in the peaceful surroundings of Winnows Hill Farm in the village of Ruffside, in County Durham, Cote is a characterful two-story cottage with plenty of charm.

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    Prices from £80.00 Per unit per night
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  19. Front of barn with hot tub

    Add The Barn to your Itinerary

    The Barn

    Westgate in Weardale

    Luxury Detached Barn Conversion with Hot Tub & Stunning Views.

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    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2024Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member

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    Prices from £185.00 Per unit per night
    More info for The Barn
  20. External image of The Farmhouse at Seaham

    Add The Farmhouse to your Itinerary

    The Farmhouse

    Seaham

    Nestled in the beautiful village of Easington in County Durham, The Farmhouse is a recently refurbished property with charm in abundance.

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    Prices from £95.00 Per unit per night
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