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 | 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

£465
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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

£555
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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

£655
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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

£489
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Exterior | The Coach House at Mount Pleasant, Heighington, near Darlington

Heighington, near Darlington, County Durham

The Coach House at Mount Pleasant

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

£335
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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

£535
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Living area | Meadow View Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Meadow View Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£359
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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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Kingsize bedroom  | Old Bank House, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Old Bank House

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£969
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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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Conservatory | The Old Byre, High Haswell, near Durham

High Haswell, near Durham, County Durham

The Old Byre

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£339
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Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

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

£465
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Exterior | The Dales, Stanhope, nr. Frosterley

Stanhope, near Frosterley, County Durham

The Dales

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£679
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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

£555
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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

£655
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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

£489
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Living area | Riverview Retreat, Blackhall Mill, near Rowlands Gill

Blackhall Mill, near Rowlands Gill, 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

£675
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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

£535
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Living area | Meadow View Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Meadow View Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£359
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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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Conservatory | The Old Byre, High Haswell, near Durham

High Haswell, near Durham, County Durham

The Old Byre

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£339
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Wonderful, detached cottage | Ornella View, Mickleton, near Middleton-in-Teesdale

Mickleton, near Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

Ornella View

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,075
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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

£855
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Romantic Durham Holiday Cottages

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

£465
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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

£555
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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

£655
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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

£535
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Living area | Meadow View Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Meadow View Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£359
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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
Wonderful, detached cottage | Ornella View, Mickleton, near Middleton-in-Teesdale

Mickleton, near Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

Ornella View

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,075
View
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

£855
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Exterior | The Byre, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Byre

Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
Ground Floor Facilities
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£295
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Attractive holiday cottage | Brewery House Cottage, Bishop Middleham, near Durham

Bishop Middleham, near Durham, County Durham

Brewery House Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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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

£1,639
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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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£855
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Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

Living area | Riverview Retreat, Blackhall Mill, near Rowlands Gill

Blackhall Mill, near Rowlands Gill, 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

£675
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Kingsize bedroom  | Old Bank House, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Old Bank House

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£969
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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

£855
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Exterior | The Old Moat Barn, Elton, near Stockton-on-Tees

Elton, near Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham

The Old Moat Barn

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Open plan living space | The Stables, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

The Stables

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,415
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Attractive holiday cottage | Brewery House Cottage, Bishop Middleham, near Durham

Bishop Middleham, near Durham, County Durham

Brewery House Cottage

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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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

£1,639
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Exterior | Nook Cottage, Durham

Durham, County Durham

Nook Cottage

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

7 nights

From

£435
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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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£995
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Open plan living space | Wynmine Cottage, Quebec

Quebec, County Durham

Wynmine Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Hot tub | Bolton Farm, Durham

Durham, County Durham

Bolton Farm

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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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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