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

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

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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Exterior | Autumn Cottage, Gilling West, near Richmond

Gilling West, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Autumn Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£547
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Living area | The Barn, Houghton Le Spring, near Durham

Houghton Le Spring, near Durham, County Durham

The Barn

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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Hot tub | Tavern Cottage - Tavern Cottages, Newsham, near Richmond

Newsham, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Tavern Cottages - Tavern Cottage

Hot Tub
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£437
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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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Exterior | Beckwick, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Beckwick

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 9 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,039
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Reserve today for only £25
Patio area of timber-clad property with private outdoor seating area | Number 3 - The Old Stables, Knitsley, near Lanchester

Knitsley, near Lanchester, County Durham

The Old Stables - Number 3

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£533
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Hot tub | Haven in the Burn - Haven in the Burn & Burn View, Blaydon Burn, near Newcastle upon Tyne

Blaydon Burn, near Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland

Haven in the Burn

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£513
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Outdoor area | Arbeia Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges, Ebchester, near Consett

Ebchester, near Consett, Northumberland

Arbeia Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Exterior | The Coach House, Whittonstall, near Consett

Whittonstall, near Consett, County Durham

The Coach House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£503
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End-terraced cottage | Browney Cottage, Lanchester, near Durham

Lanchester, near Durham, County Durham

Browney Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£343
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Exterior | West Lodge, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

West Lodge

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Reserve today for only £25

Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

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

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

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£619
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Exterior | Autumn Cottage, Gilling West, near Richmond

Gilling West, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Autumn Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£547
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Living area | The Barn, Houghton Le Spring, near Durham

Houghton Le Spring, near Durham, County Durham

The Barn

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£595
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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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Exterior | Beckwick, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Beckwick

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 9 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,039
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Reserve today for only £25
Patio area of timber-clad property with private outdoor seating area | Number 3 - The Old Stables, Knitsley, near Lanchester

Knitsley, near Lanchester, County Durham

The Old Stables - Number 3

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£533
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Outdoor area | Arbeia Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges, Ebchester, near Consett

Ebchester, near Consett, Northumberland

Arbeia Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Exterior | The Coach House, Whittonstall, near Consett

Whittonstall, near Consett, County Durham

The Coach House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£503
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Exterior | West Lodge, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

West Lodge

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£427
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Reserve today for only £25
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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Living room | Harbour View, Hartlepool

Hartlepool, County Durham

Harbour View

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,532
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Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

Exterior | Autumn Cottage, Gilling West, near Richmond

Gilling West, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Autumn Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.2

out of 5

7 nights

From

£547
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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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Outdoor area | Arbeia Lodge - Vindomora Country Lodges, Ebchester, near Consett

Ebchester, near Consett, Northumberland

Arbeia Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£665
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Exterior | The Coach House, Whittonstall, near Consett

Whittonstall, near Consett, County Durham

The Coach House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£503
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Kingsize bedroom  | Old Bank House, Barnard Castle

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

£959
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Outdoor area | Featherstone House, Darlington, near Bishop Auckland

Darlington, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Featherstone House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,019
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Living area | Bute Cottage, Redcar

Redcar, North Yorkshire

Bute Cottage

Coastal
Hot Tub
Luxury
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£749
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Exterior | Ivy Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Ivy Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£779
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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
  • 1 Pet

7 nights

From

£1,086
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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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