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. If you're in need of inspiration scroll down for our suggestions of things to see and do.

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Popular Durham holiday cottages

Living room | Harbour View, Hartlepool

Hartlepool, County Durham

Harbour View

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4

out of 5

10 nights

From

£1,790
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Exceptional converted chapel featuring stained glass windows and ornate ceilings | Dales Chapel, Middleton-in-Teesdale
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Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

Dales Chapel

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 14
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

14 nights

From

£1,395
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Open plan living/dining room/kitchen | Dairy Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Dairy Cottage

Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
Ground Floor Facilities
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

4 nights

From

£209
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Exterior | Betsdale, Frosterley

Frosterley, County Durham

Betsdale

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

5 nights

From

£435
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Exterior | Low Cornriggs Farm - Nelly’s Cottage, Cowshill, nr. Alston
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Cowshill, near Alston, County Durham

Low Cornriggs Farm - Nelly’s Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

£455
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Homely living room with gas flame-effect fire | Mews Cottage, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

Mews Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

5 nights

From

£355
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Exterior | Appletree Hut, Durham

Durham, County Durham

Appletree Hut

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

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Exterior | Belle Vue House - Belle Vue, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle
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Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Belle Vue - Belle Vue House

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.4

out of 5

6 nights

From

£519
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Exterior | Swallow Cottage, Mainsforth
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Mainsforth, County Durham

Swallow Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

4 nights

From

£409
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Hot tub | Stonebank Cottage - Stonebank Cottages, Newfield, near Bishop Auckland

Newfield, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Stonebank Cottages - Stonebank Cottage

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

6 nights

From

£499
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Tastefully furnished living/dining room | The Stables, Bolam, near Darlington
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Bolam, near Darlington, County Durham

The Stables

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

3 nights

From

£595
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Dog friendly Durham holiday cottages

Living room | Harbour View, Hartlepool

Hartlepool, County Durham

Harbour View

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4

out of 5

10 nights

From

£1,790
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Exceptional converted chapel featuring stained glass windows and ornate ceilings | Dales Chapel, Middleton-in-Teesdale
Customers' Choice

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

Dales Chapel

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 14
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

14 nights

From

£1,395
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Exterior | The Manse, Coxhoe, nearby Durham

Coxhoe, nearby Durham, County Durham

The Manse

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 4 pets allowed

12 nights

From

£2,239
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Spacious open-plan living space | Runhead Forge, Ryton, near Newcastle upon Tyne

Ryton, near Newcastle upon Tyne, County Durham

Runhead Forge

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

1

out of 5

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Exterior | Betsdale, Frosterley

Frosterley, County Durham

Betsdale

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

5 nights

From

£435
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Exterior | Low Cornriggs Farm - Nelly’s Cottage, Cowshill, nr. Alston
Customers' Choice

Cowshill, near Alston, County Durham

Low Cornriggs Farm - Nelly’s Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

6 nights

From

£455
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Homely living room with gas flame-effect fire | Mews Cottage, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

Mews Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

5 nights

From

£355
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Exterior | Belle Vue House - Belle Vue, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle
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Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Belle Vue - Belle Vue House

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.4

out of 5

6 nights

From

£519
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Fir Tree, near Crook, County Durham

The Old Post Office

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

8 nights

From

£849
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Hot tub | Stonebank Cottage - Stonebank Cottages, Newfield, near Bishop Auckland

Newfield, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Stonebank Cottages - Stonebank Cottage

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

6 nights

From

£499
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Tastefully furnished living/dining room | The Stables, Bolam, near Darlington
Customers' Choice

Bolam, near Darlington, County Durham

The Stables

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

3 nights

From

£595
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Romantic Durham holiday cottages

Exceptional converted chapel featuring stained glass windows and ornate ceilings | Dales Chapel, Middleton-in-Teesdale
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Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

Dales Chapel

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 14
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

14 nights

From

£1,395
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Exterior | The Manse, Coxhoe, nearby Durham

Coxhoe, nearby Durham, County Durham

The Manse

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 4 pets allowed

12 nights

From

£2,239
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Exterior | Appletree Hut, Durham

Durham, County Durham

Appletree Hut

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

For price, add a start date

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Fir Tree, near Crook, County Durham

The Old Post Office

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

8 nights

From

£849
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Hot tub | Stonebank Cottage - Stonebank Cottages, Newfield, near Bishop Auckland

Newfield, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Stonebank Cottages - Stonebank Cottage

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.3

out of 5

6 nights

From

£499
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Tastefully furnished living/dining room | The Stables, Bolam, near Darlington
Customers' Choice

Bolam, near Darlington, County Durham

The Stables

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

3 nights

From

£595
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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
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.2

out of 5

4 nights

From

£309
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Exterior | Ivy Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Ivy Cottage

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

6 nights

From

£575
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Exterior | The Byre, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle
Customers' Choice

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

4.6

out of 5

4 nights

From

£219
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Open plan living space | Abigails Cottage, Trimdon Station

Trimdon Station, County Durham

Abigails Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

4 nights

From

£365
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Exterior | Southview Barn, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Southview Barn

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

6 nights

From

£439
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Barningham, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Barningham Estate - The Laurels

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

6 nights

From

£729
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Luxury Durham holiday cottages

Exceptional converted chapel featuring stained glass windows and ornate ceilings | Dales Chapel, Middleton-in-Teesdale
Customers' Choice

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

Dales Chapel

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 14
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

14 nights

From

£1,395
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Exterior | The Manse, Coxhoe, nearby Durham

Coxhoe, nearby Durham, County Durham

The Manse

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 4 pets allowed

12 nights

From

£2,239
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Fir Tree, near Crook, County Durham

The Old Post Office

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

8 nights

From

£849
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Tastefully furnished living/dining room | The Stables, Bolam, near Darlington
Customers' Choice

Bolam, near Darlington, County Durham

The Stables

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.8

out of 5

3 nights

From

£595
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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

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

4 nights

From

£669
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Exterior | Ivy Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Ivy Cottage

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

6 nights

From

£575
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Open plan living space | Abigails Cottage, Trimdon Station

Trimdon Station, County Durham

Abigails Cottage

Pets stay free
Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

4 nights

From

£365
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Barningham, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Barningham Estate - The Laurels

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

6 nights

From

£729
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Open plan living space | The Stables, Stanhope
Customers' Choice

Stanhope, County Durham

The Stables

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

4.8

out of 5

8 nights

From

£1,235
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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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.