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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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Durham City
This exceptional former rectory has been renovated to a 5* standard, allowing its character to flow through the property perfectly.
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.
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…
Baldersdale
Teesdale farm buildings converted to award-winning cottages. Beautiful estate with free river fishing and marked walks. Superb views of dale and moor.
Witton Gilbert
Nestled in the village of Witton Gilbert, a short distance from the centre of Durham, you’ll discover No.8.
Seaham
Nestled in the picturesque village of Easington in County Durham, The Hayloft is a delightful and welcoming holiday home.
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.
Beamish
All the character and charm of a boutique hideaway, served up with heartfelt personal service and an easygoing at-home atmosphere.
Darlington
A luxury romantic retreat for two. This five star, dog friendly, self catering cottage is full of character with its exposed beams, log burner and wooden floors. The mezzanine bedroom with super-king bed has fantastic views over the surrounding…
Consett
Haystax accessible luxury lodges are located in the peaceful surroundings of farms and woodland on the outskirts of Consett, providing a calm, tranquil space to enjoy the countryside with beautiful views in all directions.
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.
Bishop Auckland
A superb, spacious family and dog friendly cottage boasting a picturesque and serene location in a peaceful setting with beautiful views but in easy reach of Durham City and for exploring all the region has to offer.
Barnard Castle
Whether you’re travelling as a small group of friends or with family, this is the perfect getaway for four.
Coxhoe
Attractive, brick-built, semi-detached barn conversion tastefully renovated on working farm at the edge of Coxhoe.
Wynyard
Spacious, secluded, serene, magical – a very warm welcome awaits you at Maplewood Cottage.
Durham City
Located in the heart of the North East, Potters Bank is a stylish home from home with Durham city centre on its doorstep.
Chester-le-Street
Luxury 4 star Gold self catering cottage accommodation, 2 ensuite bedrooms, sleeping 4, 5 mins Beamish Museum, Durham County Cricket at Chester Le Street; 20 mins Durham City, Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Washington with Northumberland further…
Butterknowle
Off grid lodges with wood fired hot tubs, stunning views and dark skies. Perfect for a couples retreat. As seen on BBC 'Robsons' Weekend Escapes'
Bowes
Mellwaters Barn Cottages have been sympathetically converted from an old stone barn into 4 very spacious, airy and warm cottages. Blue Tit Cottage faces east and has been designed with exceptionally spacious living area upstairs to get the best…
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.
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