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

Impressive Gable-end holiday cottage | The Stables - West Bridge End, Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland

Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

West Bridge End - The Stables

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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Living room | The Saddlers Cottage, East Boldon

East Boldon, Northumberland

The Saddlers Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Exterior | The Old Chapel, Slaley, near Hexham

Slaley, near Hexham, Northumberland

The Old Chapel

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,312
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Exterior | The Old School, Frosterley

Frosterley, County Durham

The Old School

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 15 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,522
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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
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,228
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Living room | The Croft, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

The Croft

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Reserve today for only £25
Relaxing living room with cosy wood burner | Peartree Cottage, Shildon, near Bishop Auckland

Shildon, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Peartree Cottage

Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
Woodburning Stove
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£403
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Exterior | The Old Chapel Retreat, Staindrop, Barnard Castle

Staindrop, Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old Chapel Retreat

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Spacious fully modernised bungalow  | Bridge End Farm, Frosterley

Frosterley, County Durham

Bridge End Farm

Car parking on site
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£333
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Reserve today for only £25
Hot tub | Tavern Cottage - Tavern Cottages, Newsham, near Richmond

Newsham, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Tavern Cottages - Tavern Cottage

Hot Tub
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£437
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Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

Impressive Gable-end holiday cottage | The Stables - West Bridge End, Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland

Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

West Bridge End - The Stables

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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Living room | The Saddlers Cottage, East Boldon

East Boldon, Northumberland

The Saddlers Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Exterior | The Old Chapel, Slaley, near Hexham

Slaley, near Hexham, Northumberland

The Old Chapel

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,312
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Exterior | The Old School, Frosterley

Frosterley, County Durham

The Old School

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 15 Guests
  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,522
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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
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,228
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Living room | The Croft, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

The Croft

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Biln’Ora Lodge, Satley, near Durham

Satley, near Durham, Cumbria

Biln’Ora Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,232
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Exterior | Caretaker’s Cottage, Melsonby, near Richmond

Melsonby, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Caretaker’s Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£517
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Exterior | The Old Chapel Retreat, Staindrop, Barnard Castle

Staindrop, Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old Chapel Retreat

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

Exterior | The Old Chapel, Slaley, near Hexham

Slaley, near Hexham, Northumberland

The Old Chapel

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,312
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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
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,228
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Exterior | Biln’Ora Lodge, Satley, near Durham

Satley, near Durham, Cumbria

Biln’Ora Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,232
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Exterior | The Old Chapel Retreat, Staindrop, Barnard Castle

Staindrop, Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old Chapel Retreat

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Living area | The Old Byre, Consett, County Durham

Consett, County Durham, County Durham

The Old Byre

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Exterior | Mill Cottage - Sykelands Grange Cottages, Dalton

Dalton near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Mill Cottage

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Reserve today for only £25
Living room | The Old School House, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old School House

Luxury
Wifi
Rural Location
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£809
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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
  • 14 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,646
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Hot tub | Bolton Farm, Durham

Durham, County Durham

Bolton Farm

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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Open plan living space | Wynmine Cottage, Quebec

Quebec, County Durham

Wynmine Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£517
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Reserve today for only £25

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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