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 | Chestnut Cottage, Iveston, nr. Lanchester

Iveston, near Lanchester, County Durham

Chestnut Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Sitting-out-area | The Hay Barn - Newby Farm Cottages, Newby, near Stokesley

Newby, near Stokesley, Yorkshire

Newby Farm Cottages - The Hay Barn

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£545
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Hot tub | Jasmine Cottage, Consett, near Durham

Consett, near Durham, County Durham

Jasmine Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£749
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Reserve today for only £25
Balcony | The Hive, Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland

The Hive

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£845
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Living area | Captain’s Quarters, Teesside

Teesside, County Durham

Captain’s Quarters

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£549
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Reserve today for only £25
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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Reserve today for only £25
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

£365
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Reserve today for only £25
Delightful stone holiday cottage | Roslyn Cottage, Hamsterley, near Wolsingham

Hamsterley, near Wolsingham, County Durham

Roslyn 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

£475
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Spacious lawned garden | East Bridge End Farm, Frosterley, near Stanhope

Frosterley, near Stanhope, County Durham

East Bridge End Farm

Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Reserve today for only £25
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

£429
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Mill Cottage - Sykelands Grange Cottages, Dalton near Richmond

Dalton near Richmond, Yorkshire

Mill Cottage

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

£475
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Reserve today for only £25

Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

Living area | Coria Lodge - Vindomora Lodges, Ebchester, near Consett

Ebchester, near Consett, Northumberland

Coria Lodge

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

7 nights

From

£749
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Exterior | Chestnut Cottage, Iveston, nr. Lanchester

Iveston, near Lanchester, County Durham

Chestnut Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Sitting-out-area | The Hay Barn - Newby Farm Cottages, Newby, near Stokesley

Newby, near Stokesley, Yorkshire

Newby Farm Cottages - The Hay Barn

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£545
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Reserve today for only £25
Hot tub | Jasmine Cottage, Consett, near Durham

Consett, near Durham, County Durham

Jasmine Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£749
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Captain’s Quarters, Teesside

Teesside, County Durham

Captain’s Quarters

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£549
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Reserve today for only £25
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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Reserve today for only £25
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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Reserve today for only £25
Delightful stone holiday cottage | Roslyn Cottage, Hamsterley, near Wolsingham

Hamsterley, near Wolsingham, County Durham

Roslyn 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

£475
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Living area | Middle Farm, Durham

Durham, County Durham

Middle Farm

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,205
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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

£445
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Spacious lawned garden | East Bridge End Farm, Frosterley, near Stanhope

Frosterley, near Stanhope, County Durham

East Bridge End Farm

Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Reserve today for only £25

Romantic Durham Holiday Cottages

Living area | Coria Lodge - Vindomora Lodges, Ebchester, near Consett

Ebchester, near Consett, Northumberland

Coria Lodge

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

7 nights

From

£749
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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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£749
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Reserve today for only £25
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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Reserve today for only £25
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

£365
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Reserve today for only £25
Living area | Middle Farm, Durham

Durham, County Durham

Middle Farm

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,205
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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

£445
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Spacious lawned garden | East Bridge End Farm, Frosterley, near Stanhope

Frosterley, near Stanhope, County Durham

East Bridge End Farm

Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Reserve today for only £25
Attractive holiday home | Vindomora Country Lodges - Hadrian Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges , Ebchester, near Consett

Ebchester, near Consett, Northumberland

Vindomora Country Lodges - Hadrian Lodge

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£825
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Reserve today for only £25
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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Reserve today for only £25
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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,065
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Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

Living area | Coria Lodge - Vindomora Lodges, Ebchester, near Consett

Ebchester, near Consett, Northumberland

Coria Lodge

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

7 nights

From

£749
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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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£749
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Reserve today for only £25
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

£445
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Exterior | Mill Cottage - Sykelands Grange Cottages, Dalton near Richmond

Dalton near Richmond, Yorkshire

Mill Cottage

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

£475
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Dovecote, Romaldkirk, nr. Barnard Castle

Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Dovecote

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£339
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Reserve today for only £25
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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Reserve today for only £25
Terrace | Sea View Lodge, Crimdon, near Hartlepool

Crimdon, near Hartlepool, County Durham

Sea View Lodge

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,060
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | 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

£705
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | West Layton Manor, West Layton, near Richmond

West Layton, near Richmond, Yorkshire

West Layton Manor

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 7 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£2,439
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Reserve today for only 25%
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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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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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