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If you’re looking for flexibility and that real home-from-home experience, choose a self catering or holiday cottage break in Durham.
With beautiful properties to be found across the county, from modern apartments in the heart of Durham City to traditional farmhouses in picturesque settings, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
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Durham City
This beautiful 1 bed Durham City Centre apartment is perfect for a short break, situated in the heart of historic Durham offering fantastic views, its not one to be missed!
Greta Bridge
Beautiful setting - uninterrupted countryside views, Burns Cottage: created from traditional farm buildings - offers well appointed, versatile accommodation for up to 12 adults and 8 children.. Primarily on a single level/ limited split level. Great…
Durham City
Garden Cottage is located in Gilesgate in the city of Durham in the North East, just a short walk from the city centre.
Durham City
At Valley View Cottages, you can immerse yourself in a simpler way of life, enjoy peace and tranquillity, big starry night skies and reconnect to the abundant wildlife, nature, and trees that surround us.
Barnard Castle
Located in the popular market town of Barnard Castle, Priory Yard is a welcoming and homely place to stay.
Ireshopeburn
Mayfield cottage is in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB), with dark sky’s and stunning views. Refurbished to an excellent standard with log burning stoves, enclosed pet friendly garden and off street parking. With free Wi-Fi, comfy beds…
Middleton in Teesdale
Grade II listed, stone-built lead miners' cottage, 1 up/1 down. Flagstone floor. Traditional rag rugs, kitchen range, modern cooker, bathroom and small garden. Grade II listed building.
Bowes
Mellwaters Barn Cottages have been sympathetically converted from an old stone barn into 4 very spacious, airy and warm cottages which are within easy reach of the Bowes Museum, Beamish, Durham and the Lake District.
Shiny Row, Houghton-le-Spring
Since opening in 2016 The Briar Rose has consistently received excellent reviews and commendations from satisfied guests. We strive to offer a clean, quiet quality accommodation at a very reasonable price. The cottage is very well equipped, with…
Durham City
Barnard Castle
Gorgeous 17th-century cottage in the pretty village of Staindrop is the perfect base to explore the Durham Dales and beyond, or simply escape everyday life for a while.
Wingate
Overlooking the beautiful Hurworth Burn Reservoir with stunning views and wildlife in abundance, Red Hurworth is the perfect place to relax and enjoy time with friends and family.
Barnard Castle
Idyllic rural retreat surrounded by ancient meadowland full of native British wildlife, yet just 5 minutes from the popular market town of Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum.
Lanchester
The Old Stables Cottage 2 is a beautifully furnished holiday cottage tucked away in the picturesque hamlet of Knitsley, on the outskirts of Co Durham.
Lanchester
A warm and welcoming cottage, Number Nine is part of the original Hurbuck Cottages: a charming terrace that offer incredible views over the valley and the countryside surrounding the village of Lanchester in County Durham.
Durham City
Luxury private 2 bedroomed riverside Durham letting in the historic centre of Durham City, with large private balcony, secure gated access, own courtyard entrance and onsite parking.
Seaham
If you’re looking for a getaway in the heart of County Durham, look no further than The Byre.
Alston
A warm and cosy cottage on the edge of the small town of Alston in Cumbria which is high up in the North Pennines countryside. A perfect base for experiencing the beauty of the surrounding countryside, from every direction Alston is approached over…
Seaham
Leaf Cottage is a modern holiday home located in the seaside town of Seaham in County Durham.
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