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

Exterior with access ramp and fenced sitting area | Fawn Lea Cottage, Staindrop, near Barnard Castle

Staindrop, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Fawn Lea Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£295
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Exterior | Riverside Hideaway, Houghton le Spring, near Sunderland

Houghton le Spring, near Sunderland, County Durham

Riverside Hideaway

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£315
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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

£325
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Sitting-out-area | Lakeside Cottage, Lanchester, near Durham

Lanchester, near Durham, County Durham

Lakeside Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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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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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

£679
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Exterior | Meadowfield View, Crawcrook, near Ryton

Crawcrook, near Ryton, County Durham

Meadowfield View

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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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

£1,775
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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

£605
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The Old Stables, Knitsley, nr. Lanchester

Knitsley, near Lanchester, County Durham

The Old Stables - Number 1

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£615
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Living area | Southview Barn, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Southview Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
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Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

Living room | Seymour House, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Seymour House

Wifi
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£499
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Exterior with access ramp and fenced sitting area | Fawn Lea Cottage, Staindrop, near Barnard Castle

Staindrop, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Fawn Lea Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£295
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Exterior | Riverside Hideaway, Houghton le Spring, near Sunderland

Houghton le Spring, near Sunderland, County Durham

Riverside Hideaway

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£315
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Exterior | Meadowfield View, Crawcrook, near Ryton

Crawcrook, near Ryton, County Durham

Meadowfield View

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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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

£1,775
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The Old Stables, Knitsley, nr. Lanchester

Knitsley, near Lanchester, County Durham

The Old Stables - Number 1

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£615
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Living area | Southview Barn, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Southview Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
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Living room | The Croft, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

The Croft

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£485
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Exterior | Haweswater Cottage, West Auckland

West Auckland, County Durham

Haweswater Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£295
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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

£409
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Luxurious open plan living space | The Cart Shed, Witton Gilbert, near Durham

Witton Gilbert, near Durham, County Durham

The Cart Shed

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Romantic 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

£679
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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

£1,775
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Living area | Southview Barn, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Southview Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£489
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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

£409
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Luxurious open plan living space | The Cart Shed, Witton Gilbert, near Durham

Witton Gilbert, near Durham, County Durham

The Cart Shed

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Kitchen/diner | South View, Consett

Consett, County Durham

South View

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£739
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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

£555
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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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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

£389
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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

£1,019
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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

£425
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Outdoor area with hot tub | The Dun Cow, Bishop Middleham, near Durham

Bishop Middleham, near Durham, County Durham

The Dun Cow

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,185
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Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

Sitting-out-area | Lakeside Cottage, Lanchester, near Durham

Lanchester, near Durham, County Durham

Lakeside Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£769
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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

£1,775
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Luxurious open plan living space | The Cart Shed, Witton Gilbert, near Durham

Witton Gilbert, near Durham, County Durham

The Cart Shed

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Kitchen/diner | South View, Consett

Consett, County Durham

South View

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£739
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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

£555
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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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Open plan living space | Wynbec Cottage, Quebec, Near Durham

Quebec, Near Durham, County Durham

Wynbec Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£719
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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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

£389
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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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