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 | Owl Cottage, Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle

Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Owl Cottage

Wifi
Woodburning Stove
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | The Old Barn, Eastgate, near Stanhope

Eastgate, near Stanhope, County Durham

The Old Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 9 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£945
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Cottage at Wood House - Wood House, Consett

Consett, Northumberland

The Cottage at Wood House

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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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

£559
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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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Exterior | The Byre, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Byre

Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
Ground Floor Facilities
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£263
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Exterior | Black Bank House, Sinderhope, near Allendale

Sinderhope, near Allendale, Northumberland

Black Bank House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£739
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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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Detached stone-built holiday cottage | High Windy Cottage, Garrigill, near Alston

Garrigill, near Alston, Cumbria

High Windy Cottage

Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£253
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Reserve today for only £25
Outdoor area with hot tub | The Dun Cow, Bishop Middleham, near Durham

Bishop Middleham, near Durham, County Durham

The Dun Cow

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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Dog Friendly Durham Holiday Cottages

Exterior | Owl Cottage, Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle

Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Owl Cottage

Wifi
Woodburning Stove
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | The Old Barn, Eastgate, near Stanhope

Eastgate, near Stanhope, County Durham

The Old Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 9 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£945
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | The Cottage at Wood House - Wood House, Consett

Consett, Northumberland

The Cottage at Wood House

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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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

£559
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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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Exterior | The Byre, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Byre

Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
Ground Floor Facilities
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£263
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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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Outdoor area with hot tub | The Dun Cow, Bishop Middleham, near Durham

Bishop Middleham, near Durham, County Durham

The Dun Cow

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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Living room | Lighthouse Lookout, Roker, near Sunderland

Roker, near Sunderland, County Durham

Lighthouse Lookout

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 1 Pet

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£609
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Cross Keys Farm, Boldron, near Barnard Castle

Boldron, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Cross Keys Farm

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | High Bank Farm, Southside, Butterknowle

Southside, Butterknowle, County Durham

High Bank Farm

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£467
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Romantic Durham Holiday Cottages

Exterior | Owl Cottage, Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle

Middleton-in-Teesdale, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Owl Cottage

Wifi
Woodburning Stove
  • 3 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£423
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Reserve today for only £25
Open plan living space | The Old Barn, Eastgate, near Stanhope

Eastgate, near Stanhope, County Durham

The Old Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 9 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£945
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Reserve today for only £25
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

£559
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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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Exterior | The Byre, Eggleston, near Barnard Castle

Eggleston, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

The Byre

Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
Ground Floor Facilities
  • 4 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 1 Pet

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£263
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Exterior | Black Bank House, Sinderhope, near Allendale

Sinderhope, near Allendale, Northumberland

Black Bank House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£739
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Detached stone-built holiday cottage | High Windy Cottage, Garrigill, near Alston

Garrigill, near Alston, Cumbria

High Windy Cottage

Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • 5 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 0 Pets

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£253
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Reserve today for only £25
Outdoor area with hot tub | The Dun Cow, Bishop Middleham, near Durham

Bishop Middleham, near Durham, County Durham

The Dun Cow

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

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£795
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Cherry Cottage, Gunnerside near Reeth

Gunnerside, near Reeth, North Yorkshire

Cherry Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • 2 Guests
  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Bathroom
  • 0 Pets

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£357
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Reserve today for only £25
Exterior | Cross Keys Farm, Boldron, near Barnard Castle

Boldron, near Barnard Castle, County Durham

Cross Keys Farm

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

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£865
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Reserve today for only £25

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

£559
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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 | The Manse, Coxhoe, nearby Durham

Coxhoe, nearby Durham, County Durham

The Manse

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • 10 Guests
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • 4 Pets

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,092
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Sitting-out-area | Checker Leazes Farm, Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Checker Leazes Farm

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

7 nights

From

£1,342
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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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Luxurious open plan living space | The Cart Shed, Witton Gilbert, near Durham

Witton Gilbert, near Durham, County Durham

The Cart Shed

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£855
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Reserve today for only £25
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

£865
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Reserve today for only £25
Hot tub | Bolton Farm, Durham

Durham, County Durham

Bolton Farm

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

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£555
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Exterior | Little Glencrest, Copley, Bishop Auckland

Copley, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Little Glencrest

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

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£447
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Reserve today for only £25
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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Reserve today for only £25

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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