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 | Pheasant Lodge at Wood House - Wood House, Consett
Customers' Choice

Consett, Northumberland

Pheasant Lodge at Wood House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£909
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Exterior | Nelly’s Cottage - Low Cornriggs Farm, Cowshill, near 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
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£707
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Open plan living space | The Stables, Stanhope
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Stanhope, County Durham

The Stables

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,422
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Sitting-out-area | The Summerhouse, Stockton on Tees

Stockton on Tees, County Durham

The Summerhouse

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

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,446
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Kingsize bedroom  | Old Bank House, Barnard Castle
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Barnard Castle, County Durham

Old Bank House

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,106
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Exterior | Cherry Tree Cottage, East Blackdene, near Stanhope
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East Blackdene, near Stanhope, County Durham

Cherry Tree Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£529
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Exterior | The Granary, Bishop Auckland
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Bishop Auckland, County Durham

The Granary

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

£641
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Living room | Harbour View, Hartlepool

Hartlepool, County Durham

Harbour View

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,532
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Living area | Harrison House, Low Pittington, near Durham

Low Pittington, near Durham, County Durham

Harrison House

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£479
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Lovely large barn conversion | The Gingang - West Bridge End, Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland

Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

West Bridge End - The Gingang

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,051
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Balcony | The Hive, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland

The Hive

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£902
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Extensive lawned garden | Yarker Lane Cottage, Mickleton, near Barnard Castle

Mickleton, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Yarker Lane Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 3 Pets

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

Exterior | The Ashes, Low Dinsdale

Low Dinsdale, County Durham

The Ashes

Pets stay free
Car parking on site
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

3.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£499
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Exterior | Pheasant Lodge at Wood House - Wood House, Consett
Customers' Choice

Consett, Northumberland

Pheasant Lodge at Wood House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£909
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Exterior | Nelly’s Cottage - Low Cornriggs Farm, Cowshill, near 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
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£707
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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
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,422
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Exterior | Cherry Tree Cottage, East Blackdene, near Stanhope
Customers' Choice

East Blackdene, near Stanhope, County Durham

Cherry Tree Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£529
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Exterior | The Granary, Bishop Auckland
Customers' Choice

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

The Granary

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

£641
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Living room | Harbour View, Hartlepool

Hartlepool, County Durham

Harbour View

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,532
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Living area | Harrison House, Low Pittington, near Durham

Low Pittington, near Durham, County Durham

Harrison House

Pets stay free
Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£479
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Lovely large barn conversion | The Gingang - West Bridge End, Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland

Frosterley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

West Bridge End - The Gingang

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,051
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Extensive lawned garden | Yarker Lane Cottage, Mickleton, near Barnard Castle

Mickleton, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Yarker Lane Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 3 Pets

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£345
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Romantic Durham Holiday Cottages

Exterior | The Ashes, Low Dinsdale

Low Dinsdale, County Durham

The Ashes

Pets stay free
Car parking on site
Detached
Garden / Patio
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

3.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£499
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Exterior | Cherry Tree Cottage, East Blackdene, near Stanhope
Customers' Choice

East Blackdene, near Stanhope, County Durham

Cherry Tree Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£529
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Exterior | The Granary, Bishop Auckland
Customers' Choice

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

The Granary

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

£641
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Living room | Swan Cottage, Barnard Castle
Customers' Choice

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Swan Cottage

Wifi
Garden / Patio
Woodburning Stove
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£587
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Gateway entrance | The Village Hall, Shotley bridge near consett

Shotley bridge near consett, County Durham

The Village Hall

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,102
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Exterior | Low Houses Farmhouse, Newbiggin, near Barnard Castle

Newbiggin, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Low Houses Farmhouse

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£561
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Living area | Meadow View Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Meadow View Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£299
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Open plan living space | Abigails Cottage, Trimdon Station
Customers' Choice

Trimdon Station, County Durham

Abigails Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Luxurious open plan living space | The Cart Shed, Witton Gilbert, near Durham
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Witton Gilbert, near Durham, County Durham

The Cart Shed

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£747
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Hot tub | Olive Cottage, Barnard Castle
Customers' Choice

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Olive Cottage

Hot Tub
Wifi
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£607
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Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

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

Stanhope, County Durham

The Stables

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,422
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Dining Area | Ruby - The Place, Sunderland

Sunderland, County Durham

The Place - Ruby

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 7 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£2,755
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Kingsize bedroom  | Old Bank House, Barnard Castle
Customers' Choice

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Old Bank House

Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,106
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Balcony | All Saints Apartments 4A, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland

All Saints Apartments 4A

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

7 nights

From

£986
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Living area | Charlton Bonds 1B, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland

Charlton Bonds 1B

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

7 nights

From

£1,194
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Living area | Staithes House, Gateshead

Gateshead, Northumberland

Staithes House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£1,194
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Gateway entrance | The Village Hall, Shotley bridge near consett

Shotley bridge near consett, County Durham

The Village Hall

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,102
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Open plan living space | Abigails Cottage, Trimdon Station
Customers' Choice

Trimdon Station, County Durham

Abigails Cottage

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Luxurious open plan living space | The Cart Shed, Witton Gilbert, near Durham
Customers' Choice

Witton Gilbert, near Durham, County Durham

The Cart Shed

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£747
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Living area | Coria Lodge - Vindomora Lodges, Ebchester, near Consett
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Ebchester, near Consett, Northumberland

Coria Lodge

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

7 nights

From

£787
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Living room | Appletree Cottage, Cornsay Colliery, Lanchester, Durham

Cornsay Colliery, Lanchester, Durham, County Durham

Appletree Cottage

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£987
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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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