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

Kitchen/diner | Romaldkirk Hall Stables, Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle

Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Romaldkirk Hall Stables

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,039
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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

£789
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Exterior | Pasture View, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Pasture View

Luxury
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

£505
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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

£975
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Open plan living space | Lilydale Retreat, Lanchester, near Durham

Lanchester, near Durham, County Durham

Lilydale Retreat

Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Hot tub | Old Stables Cottage, Escomb, near Bishop Auckland

Escomb, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Old Stables Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£955
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Living area | Chapel Cottage, Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland

Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Chapel Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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Exterior | The Granary, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

The Granary

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£525
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Living room | Appletree Cottage, Cornsay Colliery, Lanchester, Durham

Cornsay Colliery, Lanchester, Durham, County Durham

Appletree Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£685
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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
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£359
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Exterior | West Lodge, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

West Lodge

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£445
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Double bedroom | Colliery Cottage, Cornsay Colliery, near Durham

Cornsay Colliery, near Durham, County Durham

Colliery Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

Living area | Rose Cottage - Ridley House, Yarm

Yarm, County Durham

Ridley House - Rose Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£959
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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

£789
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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

£975
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Open plan living space | Lilydale Retreat, Lanchester, near Durham

Lanchester, near Durham, County Durham

Lilydale Retreat

Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£425
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Hot tub | Old Stables Cottage, Escomb, near Bishop Auckland

Escomb, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Old Stables Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£955
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Living area | Chapel Cottage, Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland

Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Chapel Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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Exterior | The Granary, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

The Granary

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£525
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Living room | Appletree Cottage, Cornsay Colliery, Lanchester, Durham

Cornsay Colliery, Lanchester, Durham, County Durham

Appletree Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£685
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Exterior | West Lodge, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

West Lodge

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£445
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Double bedroom | Colliery Cottage, Cornsay Colliery, near Durham

Cornsay Colliery, near Durham, County Durham

Colliery Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£439
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Romantic Durham Holiday Cottages

Kitchen/diner | Romaldkirk Hall Stables, Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle

Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Romaldkirk Hall Stables

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,039
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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

£789
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Exterior | Pasture View, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Pasture View

Luxury
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

£505
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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

£975
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Hot tub | Old Stables Cottage, Escomb, near Bishop Auckland

Escomb, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Old Stables Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£955
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Exterior | The Granary, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

The Granary

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£525
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Living room | Appletree Cottage, Cornsay Colliery, Lanchester, Durham

Cornsay Colliery, Lanchester, Durham, County Durham

Appletree Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£685
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Exterior | West Lodge, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

West Lodge

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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£445
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Exterior | Greenwell Terrace, Frosterley, County Durham

Frosterley, County Durham, County Durham

Greenwell Terrace

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£415
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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

£595
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Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

Kitchen/diner | Romaldkirk Hall Stables, Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle

Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Romaldkirk Hall Stables

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,039
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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

£789
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Exterior | Pasture View, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Pasture View

Luxury
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

£505
View
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

£975
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Living room | Appletree Cottage, Cornsay Colliery, Lanchester, Durham

Cornsay Colliery, Lanchester, Durham, County Durham

Appletree Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£685
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Exterior | The Manse, Coxhoe, nearby Durham

Coxhoe, nearby Durham, County Durham

The Manse

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 4 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,209
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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

£1,125
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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
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,105
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£565
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Living area | Appledore Garden, Chester-le-Street

Chester-le-Street, County Durham

Appledore Garden

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

3.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£689
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Exterior | Widehope Farm, Bildershaw, near Bishop Auckland

Bildershaw, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Widehope Farm

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 4 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,479
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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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