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

Extensive lawned garden | Yarker Lane Cottage, Mickleton, near Barnard Castle

Mickleton, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Yarker Lane Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Outdoor area | Featherstone House, Darlington, near Bishop Auckland

Darlington, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Featherstone House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Hot tub | Causeway Cottage, Wolsingham

Wolsingham, County Durham

Causeway Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£569
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Living area | Captain’s Quarters, Teesside

Teesside, County Durham

Captain’s Quarters

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Exterior | Ivy Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Ivy Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Exterior | Rivers Edge Cottage, Shotley Bridge

Shotley Bridge, County Durham

Rivers Edge Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Exterior | Mill Force Cottage, Bowes, near Barnard Castle

Bowes, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Mill Force Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£265
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Typical view from living area | Hazel Cottage, Bramble Cottage, Kestrel Cottage - Durham Country Cottages, Haswell, near Durham

Haswell, near Durham, County Durham

Durham Country Cottages - Hazel Cottage

Coastal
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

£385
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Large and airy living room with wood burner | Backstone Bank Farmhouse, Wolsingham, near Stanhope

Wolsingham, near Stanhope, County Durham

Backstone Bank Farmhouse

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£975
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Spacious barn conversion | The Farmhouse - Bowlees Holiday Cottages, Wolsingham, near Stanhope

Wolsingham, near Stanhope, County Durham

Bowlees Holiday Cottages - The Farmhouse

Hot Tub
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 19
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,939
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Living room | Moss House, Sunniside, near Bishop Auckland

Sunniside, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Moss House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,435
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Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

Extensive lawned garden | Yarker Lane Cottage, Mickleton, near Barnard Castle

Mickleton, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Yarker Lane Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Outdoor area | Featherstone House, Darlington, near Bishop Auckland

Darlington, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Featherstone House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Hot tub | Causeway Cottage, Wolsingham

Wolsingham, County Durham

Causeway Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£569
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Exterior | Valley View, Thorpe Thewles

Thorpe Thewles, County Durham

Valley View

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£449
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Living area | Captain’s Quarters, Teesside

Teesside, County Durham

Captain’s Quarters

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Exterior | Ivy Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Ivy Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Open plan living space | The Old Barn, Eastgate, near Stanhope

Eastgate, near Stanhope, County Durham

The Old Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£825
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Living room | The Old School House, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old School House

Luxury
Wifi
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£919
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Large and airy living room with wood burner | Backstone Bank Farmhouse, Wolsingham, near Stanhope

Wolsingham, near Stanhope, County Durham

Backstone Bank Farmhouse

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£975
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Spacious barn conversion | The Farmhouse - Bowlees Holiday Cottages, Wolsingham, near Stanhope

Wolsingham, near Stanhope, County Durham

Bowlees Holiday Cottages - The Farmhouse

Hot Tub
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 19
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,939
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Living room | Moss House, Sunniside, near Bishop Auckland

Sunniside, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Moss House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,435
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Romantic Durham Holiday Cottages

Outdoor area | Featherstone House, Darlington, near Bishop Auckland

Darlington, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Featherstone House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Hot tub | Causeway Cottage, Wolsingham

Wolsingham, County Durham

Causeway Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£569
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Exterior | Valley View, Thorpe Thewles

Thorpe Thewles, County Durham

Valley View

Coastal
Hot Tub
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£449
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Exterior | Ivy Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Ivy Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Open plan living space | The Old Barn, Eastgate, near Stanhope

Eastgate, near Stanhope, County Durham

The Old Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£825
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Large and airy living room with wood burner | Backstone Bank Farmhouse, Wolsingham, near Stanhope

Wolsingham, near Stanhope, County Durham

Backstone Bank Farmhouse

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£975
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Spacious barn conversion | The Farmhouse - Bowlees Holiday Cottages, Wolsingham, near Stanhope

Wolsingham, near Stanhope, County Durham

Bowlees Holiday Cottages - The Farmhouse

Hot Tub
Wifi
Swimming pool
  • Sleeps up to 19
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£3,939
View
Living room | Moss House, Sunniside, near Bishop Auckland

Sunniside, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Moss House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,435
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Exterior | Buckswell Cottage, Baldersdale, near Barnard Castle

Baldersdale, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Buckswell Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£855
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Exterior | Hare Cottage, Westgate, Near Stanhope

Westgate, Near Stanhope, County Durham

Hare Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£667
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Living room | Manor Park Cottage, Consett

Consett, County Durham

Manor Park Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£409
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Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

Outdoor area | Featherstone House, Darlington, near Bishop Auckland

Darlington, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Featherstone House

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Exterior | Ivy Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Ivy Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Living room | The Old School House, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old School House

Luxury
Wifi
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£919
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Large and airy living room with wood burner | Backstone Bank Farmhouse, Wolsingham, near Stanhope

Wolsingham, near Stanhope, County Durham

Backstone Bank Farmhouse

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 9
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£975
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Living room | Moss House, Sunniside, near Bishop Auckland

Sunniside, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Moss House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,435
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Brandon Village, near Durham, County Durham

Annexe 1

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

7 nights

From

£409
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Brandon Village, near Durham, County Durham

Annexe 2

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

7 nights

From

£409
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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

£329
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Living room/dining room | Violet Cottage - Ridley House, Yarm
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£905
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Living area | Carriage House, Whitworth, Near Durham

Whitworth, Near Durham, County Durham

Carriage House

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

7 nights

From

£579
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Open plan living space | Abigails Cottage, Trimdon Station

Trimdon Station, County Durham

Abigails Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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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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