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

Detached log cabin | Mayfields Retreat, Newsham, near Richmond

Newsham, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Mayfields Retreat

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,412
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Exterior | The Dovecote, Romaldkirk, nr. Barnard Castle

Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Dovecote

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Exterior | Chapel Court Apartment, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Chapel Court Apartment

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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Open plan living space | Britton Hall Bungalow, Westgate, near Stanhope

Westgate, near Stanhope, County Durham

Britton Hall Bungalow

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£537
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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
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£939
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Exterior | Lord Mayor’s Barn, Alston

Alston, Cumbria

Lord Mayor’s Barn

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£323
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Reserve today for only £25
Entrance with parking for 5 cars and views over Teesdale Valley  | Glen Cottage, Mickleton, near Barnard Castle

Mickleton, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Glen Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£467
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Reserve today for only £25
Hot tub | Brandy Lodge - Tavern Cottages, Newsham, near Richmond

Newsham, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Tavern Cottages - Brandy Lodge

Hot Tub
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£437
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Hot tub | Ervine Cottage, Bolam, near Bishop Auckland

Bolam, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Ervine Cottage

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£929
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Exterior | Mill Cottage - Sykelands Grange Cottages, Dalton

Dalton near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Mill Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Reserve today for only £25

Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

Detached log cabin | Mayfields Retreat, Newsham, near Richmond

Newsham, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Mayfields Retreat

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,412
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Open plan living space | Britton Hall Bungalow, Westgate, near Stanhope

Westgate, near Stanhope, County Durham

Britton Hall Bungalow

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£537
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Exterior | Caretaker’s Cottage, Melsonby, near Richmond

Melsonby, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Caretaker’s Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Garden / Patio
  • 3 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£517
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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
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£939
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Exterior | Southside, Newsham, near Richmond

Newsham, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Southside

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£513
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Living area with views of the beautiful hills | Robsons Cottage, Alston

Alston, Cumbria

Robsons Cottage

Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
Rural Location
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£267
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Exterior | Fawn Lea Apartment, Staindrop, near Barnard Castle

Staindrop, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Fawn Lea Apartment

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

7 nights

From

£413
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Cosy living room | Belle Vue Cottage - Belle Vue, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Belle Vue - Belle Vue Cottage

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

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£277
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Reserve today for only £25

Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

Exterior | Red Kite Cottage - Rowley Stone Cottages, Consett

Rowley, near Consett, County Durham

Red Kite Cottage

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,676
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Exterior | The Dovecote, Romaldkirk, nr. Barnard Castle

Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Dovecote

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£383
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Mill Cottage - Sykelands Grange Cottages, Dalton

Dalton near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Mill Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£433
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Reserve today for only £25
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
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,352
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Exterior | The Old Chapel Retreat, Staindrop, Barnard Castle

Staindrop, Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old Chapel Retreat

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£805
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Exterior | The Barn, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

The Barn

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£775
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Old Chapel, Slaley, near Hexham

Slaley, near Hexham, Northumberland

The Old Chapel

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,312
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Sitting-out-area | Checker Leazes Farm, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Checker Leazes Farm

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,382
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Exterior | Nook Cottage, Durham

Durham, County Durham

Nook Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£397
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Exterior | Pasture View, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Pasture View

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£569
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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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