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 | Lilydale Retreat, Lanchester, near Durham

Lanchester, near Durham, County Durham

Lilydale Retreat

Pets stay free
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£567
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End-terraced cottage | Browney Cottage, Lanchester, near Durham
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Lanchester, near Durham, County Durham

Browney Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£349
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Living room | Stanhope Cottages - Riverside Cottage - Stanhope Cottages , Stanhope
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Pets stay free
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£767
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Hot tub | Haven in the Burn - Haven in the Burn & Burn View, Blaydon Burn, near Newcastle upon Tyne
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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

4.3

out of 5

7 nights

From

£567
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Living room | The Old School House, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old School House

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Rural Location
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,047
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Exterior | The Old Chapel, Baldersdale, nr. Barnard Castle
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Baldersdale, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old Chapel

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Exterior | Etherley Dene Farmhouse, Bishop Auckland
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Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Etherley Dene Farmhouse

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,002
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Exterior | Mill Cottage - Sykelands Grange Cottages, Dalton
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Dalton, North Yorkshire

Mill Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Exterior | Railway Cottage, Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland
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Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Railway Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Exterior | Little Glencrest, Copley, Bishop Auckland
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Copley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Little Glencrest

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£449
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Relaxing living room with cosy wood burner | Peartree Cottage, Shildon, near Bishop Auckland
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Shildon, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Peartree Cottage

Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
Woodburning Stove
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

Open plan living space | Lilydale Retreat, Lanchester, near Durham

Lanchester, near Durham, County Durham

Lilydale Retreat

Pets stay free
Wifi
  • 6 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£567
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Living area | Chapel Cottage, Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland

Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Chapel Cottage

Pets stay free
Wifi
Rural Location
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£641
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Living room | Stanhope Cottages - Riverside Cottage - Stanhope Cottages , Stanhope
Customers' Choice
Pets stay free
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£767
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Living room | The Old School House, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old School House

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Rural Location
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,047
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Exterior | The Old Chapel, Baldersdale, nr. Barnard Castle
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Baldersdale, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old Chapel

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Exterior | Railway Cottage, Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland
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Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Railway Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Exterior | Little Glencrest, Copley, Bishop Auckland
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Copley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Little Glencrest

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£449
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Exterior | The Old Post Office, Fir Tree, near Crook
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Fir Tree, near Crook, County Durham

The Old Post Office

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,228
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Delightful romantic hideaway near Durham | Sycamore Cottage, Consett

Consett, County Durham

Sycamore Cottage

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

3.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£219
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Romantic Durham Holiday Cottages

End-terraced cottage | Browney Cottage, Lanchester, near Durham
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Lanchester, near Durham, County Durham

Browney Cottage

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£349
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Exterior | Etherley Dene Farmhouse, Bishop Auckland
Customers' Choice

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Etherley Dene Farmhouse

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,002
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Exterior | Railway Cottage, Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland
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Stanhope, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Railway Cottage

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Exterior | Little Glencrest, Copley, Bishop Auckland
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Copley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Little Glencrest

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£449
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Relaxing living room with cosy wood burner | Peartree Cottage, Shildon, near Bishop Auckland
Customers' Choice

Shildon, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Peartree Cottage

Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
Woodburning Stove
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Exterior | The Old Post Office, Fir Tree, near Crook
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Fir Tree, near Crook, County Durham

The Old Post Office

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,228
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Delightful romantic hideaway near Durham | Sycamore Cottage, Consett

Consett, County Durham

Sycamore Cottage

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

3.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£219
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Exterior | The Byre, Woodhouses, near Bishop Auckland

Woodhouses, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham

The Byre

Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£385
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Hot tub | Causeway Cottage, Wolsingham
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Wolsingham, County Durham

Causeway Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£545
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Relaxing lounge with wood burner and 42” Freeview TV | Ashlea, Barnard Castle
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Barnard Castle, County Durham

Ashlea

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Detached
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£415
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Luxury Durham Holiday Cottages

Living room | The Old School House, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Old School House

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Rural Location
  • 8 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,047
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Exterior | Mill Cottage - Sykelands Grange Cottages, Dalton
Customers' Choice

Dalton, North Yorkshire

Mill Cottage

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£455
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Exterior | Little Glencrest, Copley, Bishop Auckland
Customers' Choice

Copley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Little Glencrest

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£449
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Exterior | The Old Post Office, Fir Tree, near Crook
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Fir Tree, near Crook, County Durham

The Old Post Office

Pets stay free
Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 8 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,228
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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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Living area | Ashtree Hideaway, Brandon

Brandon, County Durham

Ashtree Hideaway

Pets stay free
Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£405
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Attractive holiday cottage | Brewery House Cottage, Bishop Middleham, near Durham
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Bishop Middleham, near Durham, County Durham

Brewery House Cottage

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

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£365
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Surrounding area | Romany Hollow - The Hollows, Medomsley

Medomsley, County Durham

Romany Hollow

Pets stay free
Luxury
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 2 Pets

7 nights

From

£445
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Exterior | Biln’Ora Lodge, Satley, near Durham

Satley, near Durham, Cumbria

Biln’Ora Lodge

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

7 nights

From

£1,162
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Exterior | Autumn Cottage, Gilling West, near Richmond

Gilling West, near Richmond, North Yorkshire

Autumn Cottage

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

4.1

out of 5

7 nights

From

£561
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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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