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 | RoseLynne, Redcar

Redcar, North Yorkshire

RoseLynne

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£487
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Relaxing living room with cosy wood burner | Peartree Cottage, Shildon, near Bishop Auckland
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Shildon, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Peartree Cottage

Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
Woodburning Stove
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£411
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Exterior | Sykelands Cottage - Sykelands Grange Cottages, Dalton
Customers' Choice

Dalton, North Yorkshire

Sykelands Cottage

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£447
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Exterior | The Old Chapel Retreat, Staindrop, Barnard Castle
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Staindrop, Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old Chapel Retreat

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£871
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Comfortable living room with beamed ceiling | River View, Frosterley
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Frosterley, County Durham

River View

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£457
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Impressive Gable-end holiday cottage | The Stables - West Bridge End, Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland
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Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

West Bridge End - The Stables

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£567
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Exterior | Writers Cottage - Bank Cottages, Nenthead, Alston
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Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria

Bank Cottages - Writers Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£327
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Exterior | The School House, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

The School House

Pets stay free
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£291
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 Single-storey holiday cottage | Grange Cottage, Ovington, near Richmond
Customers' Choice

Ovington, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Grange Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£467
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Exterior | Owl Cottage, Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle
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Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Owl Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Woodburning Stove
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£641
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Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

Exterior | RoseLynne, Redcar

Redcar, North Yorkshire

RoseLynne

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£487
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Exterior | The Old Chapel Retreat, Staindrop, Barnard Castle
Customers' Choice

Staindrop, Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old Chapel Retreat

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£871
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Comfortable living room with beamed ceiling | River View, Frosterley
Customers' Choice

Frosterley, County Durham

River View

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£457
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Impressive Gable-end holiday cottage | The Stables - West Bridge End, Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland
Customers' Choice

Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

West Bridge End - The Stables

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£567
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Exterior | Writers Cottage - Bank Cottages, Nenthead, Alston
Customers' Choice

Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria

Bank Cottages - Writers Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£327
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Exterior | The School House, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

The School House

Pets stay free
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£291
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 Single-storey holiday cottage | Grange Cottage, Ovington, near Richmond
Customers' Choice

Ovington, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Grange Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£467
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Exterior | Owl Cottage, Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle
Customers' Choice

Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Owl Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Woodburning Stove
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£641
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Living room | Stanhope Cottages - Riverside Cottage - Stanhope Cottages , Stanhope
Customers' Choice
Pets stay free
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£891
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Romantic Durham Holiday Cottages

Relaxing living room with cosy wood burner | Peartree Cottage, Shildon, near Bishop Auckland
Customers' Choice

Shildon, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Peartree Cottage

Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
Woodburning Stove
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£411
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Exterior | Writers Cottage - Bank Cottages, Nenthead, Alston
Customers' Choice

Nenthead, Alston, Cumbria

Bank Cottages - Writers Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£327
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Exterior | Owl Cottage, Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle
Customers' Choice

Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Owl Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Woodburning Stove
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£641
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Outdoor area with hot tub | The Dun Cow, Bishop Middleham, near Durham
Customers' Choice

Bishop Middleham, near Durham, County Durham

The Dun Cow

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,322
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Red Kite, Alston

Alston, Cumbria

Red Kite

Wifi
Woodburning Stove
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,468
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Living room | Heckberry Cottage, St John’s Chapel, near Stanhope

St John's Chapel, near Stanhope, County Durham

Heckberry Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£367
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Exterior | Foxglove Cottage, Staindrop, near Barnard Castle

Staindrop, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Foxglove Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£447
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Exterior | Cross Keys Farm, Boldron, near Barnard Castle

Boldron, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Cross Keys Farm

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 7 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£891
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Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

Exterior | Sykelands Cottage - Sykelands Grange Cottages, Dalton
Customers' Choice

Dalton, North Yorkshire

Sykelands Cottage

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£447
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Exterior | The Old Chapel Retreat, Staindrop, Barnard Castle
Customers' Choice

Staindrop, Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old Chapel Retreat

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 12 Guests
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£871
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Living room/dining room | Cobblers Cottage, Barnard Castle
Customers' Choice

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Cobblers Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£507
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Balcony | All Saints Apartments 4B, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland

All Saints Apartments 4B

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£852
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Living area | Peewit Cottage - Rowley Stone Cottages, Rowley, near Consett

Rowley, near Consett, County Durham

Peewit Cottage

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,232
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Exterior | Wagtail Cottage - Rowley Stone Cottages, Rowley, near Consett

Rowley, near Consett, County Durham

Wagtail Cottage

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,092
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Living area | Swan Apartments 1A, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland

Swan Apartments 1A

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,092
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Open plan living space | Wynmine Cottage, Quebec

Quebec, County Durham

Wynmine Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£577
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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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