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

Open plan living space | Calf House Cottage, Sedgefield

Sedgefield, County Durham

Calf House Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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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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Surrounding area | The Hawthorns, Seaham

Seaham, County Durham

The Hawthorns

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£589
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Lovely stone-built accommodation on a working farm | The Cottage at Wilson House, Barningham, near Richmond

Barningham, near Richmond, County Durham

The Cottage at Wilson House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£543
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Exterior | Meadowfield View, Crawcrook, near Ryton

Crawcrook, near Ryton, County Durham

Meadowfield View

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£483
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Living area | Meadow View Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Meadow View Cottage

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£307
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Exterior | Follonsby Foal Cottage, East Boldon, near Newcastle

East Boldon, near Newcastle, Tyne

Follonsby Foal Cottage

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£855
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Exterior | The School House, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

The School House

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£253
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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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Living room/dining room | Cobblers Cottage, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Cobblers Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

Open plan living space | Calf House Cottage, Sedgefield

Sedgefield, County Durham

Calf House Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£393
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Reserve today for only £25
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 | Biln’Ora Lodge, Satley, near Durham

Satley, near Durham, Cumbria

Biln’Ora Lodge

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

7 nights

From

£1,146
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Surrounding area | The Hawthorns, Seaham

Seaham, County Durham

The Hawthorns

Coastal
Wifi
Coast within 1 mile
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£589
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Exterior | Meadowfield View, Crawcrook, near Ryton

Crawcrook, near Ryton, County Durham

Meadowfield View

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£483
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Living area | Meadow View Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Meadow View Cottage

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£307
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Follonsby Foal Cottage, East Boldon, near Newcastle

East Boldon, near Newcastle, Tyne

Follonsby Foal Cottage

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£855
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The School House, Middleton-in-Teesdale

Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham

The School House

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£253
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Welcoming living and dining areas | The Old Stables at Wood House - Wood House, Consett

Consett, Northumberland

The Old Stables at Wood House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
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Delightful stone holiday cottage | Roslyn Cottage, Hamsterley, near Wolsingham

Hamsterley, near Wolsingham, County Durham

Roslyn Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£453
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Romantic Durham Holiday Cottages

Exterior | Biln’Ora Lodge, Satley, near Durham

Satley, near Durham, Cumbria

Biln’Ora Lodge

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

7 nights

From

£1,146
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Living area | Meadow View Cottage, Stanhope

Stanhope, County Durham

Meadow View Cottage

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

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£307
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Exterior | Follonsby Foal Cottage, East Boldon, near Newcastle

East Boldon, near Newcastle, Tyne

Follonsby Foal Cottage

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£855
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Reserve today for only £25
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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Reserve today for only £25
Welcoming living and dining areas | The Old Stables at Wood House - Wood House, Consett

Consett, Northumberland

The Old Stables at Wood House

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£785
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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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Exterior | Hare Cottage, Westgate, Near Stanhope

Westgate, Near Stanhope, County Durham

Hare Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£655
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Delightful farm cottage | High Dalton Hall Cottage, Newsham, near Richmond

Newsham, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

High Dalton Hall Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£629
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Hot tub | Poppy Lodge - Tavern Cottages, Newsham, near Richmond

Newsham, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Tavern Cottages - Poppy Lodge

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£503
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Etherley Dene Farmhouse, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Etherley Dene Farmhouse

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 19 Guests
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,762
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Reserve today for only 25%

Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

Exterior | Biln’Ora Lodge, Satley, near Durham

Satley, near Durham, Cumbria

Biln’Ora Lodge

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

7 nights

From

£1,146
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Reserve today for only £25
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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Reserve today for only £25
Living room/dining room | Cobblers Cottage, Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Cobblers Cottage

Luxury
Wifi
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£413
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Patio | Binchester Crag Farm, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Binchester Crag Farm

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£645
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Living area | The Old Byre, Consett, County Durham

Consett, County Durham, County Durham

The Old Byre

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£575
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Open plan living space | Wynbec Cottage, Quebec, Near Durham

Quebec, Near Durham, County Durham

Wynbec Cottage

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£716
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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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Living area | Iris Apartment - Ridley House, Yarm
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

7 nights

From

£959
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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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Reserve today for only £25
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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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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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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