Durham Holiday Cottages

This accolade-laden city has been called everything from a 'perfect little city' to the 'Best city in the UK'. With a packed year-round calendar of events, this is an ideal destination whether you are after a weekend break or a longer stay. With many self-guided trails, including Mystery Treasure Trail and Art Trail, there is something to keep all ages entertained. The city is packed full of history and culture, from Durham Cathedral, part of the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site to castles and historic houses. It is also home to England's largest open-air museum, adrenaline-packed activities and fantastic places to either walk or bike. Explore all that this area has to offer from the comfort of one of our Durham holiday cottages.

Durham countryside

Popular Durham Holiday Cottages

Open plan living space | Calf House Cottage, Sedgefield

Sedgefield, County Durham

Calf House Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£415
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Exterior | The Byre, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Byre

Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
Ground Floor Facilities
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£295
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Lovely large barn conversion | The Gingang - West Bridge End, Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland

Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

West Bridge End - The Gingang

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,055
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Delightful stone holiday cottage | Roslyn Cottage, Hamsterley, near Wolsingham

Hamsterley, near Wolsingham, County Durham

Roslyn Cottage

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£495
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Tastefully furnished living/dining room | The Stables, Bolam, near Darlington

Bolam, near Darlington, County Durham

The Stables

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Rear enclosed garden  | No 1 Overman, High Shincliffe, near Durham

High Shincliffe, near Durham, County Durham

No 1 Overman

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Living room/dining room | Little Gidding, Frosterley

Frosterley, County Durham

Little Gidding

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Relaxing lounge with wood burner and 42” Freeview TV | Ashlea, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Ashlea

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£415
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Patio | Binchester Crag Farm, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Binchester Crag Farm

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Exterior | The Tractor House, Durham

Durham, County Durham

The Tractor House

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£335
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Exterior | Cherry Tree Cottage, East Blackdene, near Stanhope

East Blackdene, near Stanhope, County Durham

Cherry Tree Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

Open plan living space | Calf House Cottage, Sedgefield

Sedgefield, County Durham

Calf House Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£415
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Exterior | The Byre, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Byre

Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
Ground Floor Facilities
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£295
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Lovely large barn conversion | The Gingang - West Bridge End, Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland

Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

West Bridge End - The Gingang

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,055
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Delightful stone holiday cottage | Roslyn Cottage, Hamsterley, near Wolsingham

Hamsterley, near Wolsingham, County Durham

Roslyn Cottage

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£495
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Tastefully furnished living/dining room | The Stables, Bolam, near Darlington

Bolam, near Darlington, County Durham

The Stables

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Living room/dining room | Little Gidding, Frosterley

Frosterley, County Durham

Little Gidding

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Patio | Binchester Crag Farm, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Binchester Crag Farm

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Exterior | Cherry Tree Cottage, East Blackdene, near Stanhope

East Blackdene, near Stanhope, County Durham

Cherry Tree Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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Exterior | Raven Cottage, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Raven Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Exceptional converted chapel featuring stained glass windows and ornate ceilings | Dales Chapel, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

Dales Chapel

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 14
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,639
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The Old Stables, Knitsley, nr. Lanchester

Knitsley, near Lanchester, County Durham

The Old Stables - Number 2

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£545
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Romantic Durham Holiday Cottages

Exterior | The Byre, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Byre

Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
Ground Floor Facilities
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£295
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Tastefully furnished living/dining room | The Stables, Bolam, near Darlington

Bolam, near Darlington, County Durham

The Stables

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Living room/dining room | Little Gidding, Frosterley

Frosterley, County Durham

Little Gidding

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Relaxing lounge with wood burner and 42” Freeview TV | Ashlea, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Ashlea

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£415
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Patio | Binchester Crag Farm, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Binchester Crag Farm

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
View
Exterior | Cherry Tree Cottage, East Blackdene, near Stanhope

East Blackdene, near Stanhope, County Durham

Cherry Tree Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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End-terraced cottage | Browney Cottage, Lanchester, near Durham

Lanchester, near Durham, County Durham

Browney Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£365
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Exceptional converted chapel featuring stained glass windows and ornate ceilings | Dales Chapel, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

Dales Chapel

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 14
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,639
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Exterior | Railway Cottage, Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland

Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Railway Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£495
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Exterior | The Ashes, Low Dinsdale

Low Dinsdale, County Durham

The Ashes

Car parking on site
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£569
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Surrounding area | Romany Hollow - The Hollows, Medomsley

Medomsley, County Durham

The Hollows - Romany Hollow

Luxury
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£445
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Exterior | The Old Post Office, Fir Tree, near Crook

Fir Tree, near Crook, County Durham

The Old Post Office

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£715
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Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

Tastefully furnished living/dining room | The Stables, Bolam, near Darlington

Bolam, near Darlington, County Durham

The Stables

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Living room/dining room | Little Gidding, Frosterley

Frosterley, County Durham

Little Gidding

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Patio | Binchester Crag Farm, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Binchester Crag Farm

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Exceptional converted chapel featuring stained glass windows and ornate ceilings | Dales Chapel, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

Dales Chapel

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 14
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,639
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Open plan living space | The Stables, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

The Stables

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,449
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Exterior | The Dovecote, Romaldkirk, nr. Barnard Castle

Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Dovecote

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£339
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Terrace | Sea View Lodge, Crimdon, near Hartlepool

Crimdon, near Hartlepool, County Durham

Sea View Lodge

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,060
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Surrounding area | Romany Hollow - The Hollows, Medomsley

Medomsley, County Durham

The Hollows - Romany Hollow

Luxury
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£445
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Exterior | The Old Post Office, Fir Tree, near Crook

Fir Tree, near Crook, County Durham

The Old Post Office

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£715
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Living area | The Old Byre, Consett, County Durham

Consett, County Durham, County Durham

The Old Byre

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£615
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our holiday cottages in Durham

This historic city in the northeast of England is renowned for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culture.

Here are the top five things to see and do in our holiday cottages in Durham:

Durham Cathedral

Visit Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in the world. Marvel at the breathtaking Gothic interiors, the famous Rose Window, and the impressive rib vaulted ceilings.

Durham Castle

Explore Durham Castle, located adjacent to the cathedral and also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The castle's Norman architecture and beautiful views of the city from its courtyard make it a must-visit attraction.

Durham University Botanic Garden

Take a leisurely stroll through Durham University Botanic Garden, a peaceful oasis offering a diverse collection of plants from around the world. Enjoy the tranquillity of the gardens and various themed plantings.

Crook Hall and Gardens

Step back in time at Crook Hall, a 13th-century medieval hall surrounded by beautiful gardens. Explore the historic rooms, admire the Tudor-style interior, and wander through the delightful gardens featuring various floral displays.

Durham Riverside Walk

Enjoy a scenic walk along the River Wear through the Durham Riverside Walk. This picturesque path takes you past the cathedral and castle, offering stunning views of the city's landmarks and natural beauty.

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