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

Living room | Swan Cottage, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Swan Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£669
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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

£355
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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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Lovely stone-built accommodation on a working farm | The Cottage at Wilson House, Barningham, near Richmond

Barningham, near Richmond, County Durham

The Cottage at Wilson House

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£535
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Holiday in style in an apartment within Brancepeth Castle | Quartermaster’s, Brancepeth, near Durham

Brancepeth, near Durham, County Durham

Quartermaster’s

Wifi
Car parking on site
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£615
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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

£499
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Living room/dining room | Cobblers Cottage, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Cobblers Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£449
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Exterior | The Barn, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

The Barn

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£485
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Exterior | Little Glencrest, Copley, Bishop Auckland

Copley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Little Glencrest

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£485
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Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

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 | Roker Pier View, Roker, near Sunderland

Roker, near Sunderland, County Durham

Roker Pier View

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£579
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Patio area of timber-clad property with private outdoor seating area | Number 3 - The Old Stables, Knitsley, near Lanchester

Knitsley, near Lanchester, County Durham

The Old Stables - Number 3

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

7 nights

From

£519
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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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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/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

£499
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Exterior | The Barn, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

The Barn

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£485
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Exterior | Little Glencrest, Copley, Bishop Auckland

Copley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Little Glencrest

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£485
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Delightful romantic hideaway near Durham | Sycamore Cottage, Consett

Consett, County Durham

Sycamore Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

2.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£249
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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

£845
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Romantic Durham Holiday Cottages

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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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 | Swan Cottage, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Swan Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£669
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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

£355
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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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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

£499
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Exterior | The Barn, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

The Barn

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
View
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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£485
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Exterior | Little Glencrest, Copley, Bishop Auckland

Copley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Little Glencrest

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£485
View
Delightful romantic hideaway near Durham | Sycamore Cottage, Consett

Consett, County Durham

Sycamore Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

2.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£249
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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

£845
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Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

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/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

£499
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Living room/dining room | Cobblers Cottage, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Cobblers Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£449
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Exterior | The Barn, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

The Barn

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
View
Exterior | Little Glencrest, Copley, Bishop Auckland

Copley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Little Glencrest

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£485
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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

£845
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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

£1,399
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Brandon Village, near Durham, County Durham

Annexe 3

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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Living area | Riverview Retreat, Blackhall Mill, Near Conset

Blackhall Mill, Near Conset, County Durham

Riverview Retreat

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£565
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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

£599
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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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