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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.
Swallow Nest is a delightful country retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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Middleton-in-Teesdale
Located in the heart of the beautiful Durham Dales near Barnard Castle, Desmond House is a delightful property sleeping up to five people.
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.
Durham City
Beautifully presented, Moorlands is a spacious and welcoming home from home with 3 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, on-drive parking, a pleasant rear garden and a study.
Durham City
Enjoy camping without roughing it in our bespoke camping pods with lights, heating and electric sockets.
Durham City
Our cottages and apartments are situated in the idyllic village of Plawsworth surrounded by beautiful Durham countryside and offer a choice of one and two bedroomed apartments and three bedroomed cottages.
Barnard Castle
Hecklers Cottage is a stunning property located in the market town of Barnard Castle. Beautifully renovated, this traditional stone cottage has stylish interiors with character and flair in abundance. Perfect for dog friendly retreats, you’ll have…
Durham City
The Avenue Corner, a newly renovated modern apartment in a charming listed building and is great for both holiday and business travellers.
Crook
Jackdaw’s Perch is a two-bedroom Victorian terraced cottage with beautiful views across rural County Durham. It has been lovingly restored to provide comfortable self-catering holiday accommodation.
Beamish
The Fairways is right next door to Roseberry Grange Golf Course, and in walking distance of Beamish Open Air Museum and a two minute drive from Beamish Golf Course.
Darlington
Sleeping four people, this cottage is set within the grounds of Walworth Castle, and comprises modern ground floor accommodation.
Bishop Auckland
Step away from the visitor attractions and eateries on Market Place, and walk just a few metres to find yourself in the peaceful haven of Silver Street.
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.
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.
Kibblesworth, Beamish
Riding Farm Cottages are delightfully situated on a working family farm surrounded by quiet and peaceful countryside yet on the doorstep of Durham, Beamish, Newcastle and Northumberland.
Durham City
This exceptional former rectory has been renovated to a 5* standard, allowing its character to flow through the property perfectly.
Durham City
Only 2.5 miles from Durham University and the Bill Bryson Library and five miles from the Hospital, Retail Park and Durham Railway and Bus Stations.
Baldersdale
Teesdale farm buildings converted to award-winning cottages. Beautiful estate with free river fishing and marked walks. Superb views of dale and moor.
Sherburn Village
Dove Cottage is situated in the courtyard of Weardale House. It has access to a large garden overlooking countryside. Good situation for exploring Durham and the surrounding area.
Durham City
Ruelle is a delightfully chic house, located within a lovely estate in a popular, residential area in Durham, about 10 minutes' walk from the city centre.
Seaham
Nestled in the Dawdon area of Seaham, you’ll find Town House. Spread across two floors, this spacious and warming holiday home provides the perfect retreat on the North East coast
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