Holiday houses in Durham

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Top Guest favourite

Home in Northumberland

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews

First Cottage

MelanieRating, 5 stars4 days ago

First Cottage was a wonderful place to stay. Great location (very quiet), clean, everything you could need and very homely. Janice was a great host and all instructions were clear. Great holiday, good value for money and would definitely recommend. Melanie.

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Cottage in Northumberland

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

Ebenezer House

Samantha JayneRating, 5 stars4 days ago

A wonderful house in a perfect location! The house has all the amenities you need and plenty of space for everyone to be comfortable. It’s a short stroll to the beach and the town and easy to park outside. We look forward to returning again in the future!

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Cottage in Carlton in Coverdale

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviews

Elm Tree Cottage stunning Dales cottage and garden

JaneRating, 5 stars1 week ago

Lovely cottage, very thoughtful extras to make us welcome (awesome lemon drizzle cake!) Lots of maps and leaflets about local places worth visiting. Beautiful place to walk the dogs. Very friendly pub just down the road. Very enjoyable stay, thank you ☺️

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Cottage in North Yorkshire

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews

Bancroft Cottage: Luxury Holidays Yorkshire

JoanneRating, 5 stars1 month ago

What a stunning little cottage. Great space for me, hubby and our dog. The cottage has everything you could possibly need and more. It was very comfortable and cosy and the attention to detail is amazing. The welcome basket was an added bonus and very much appreciated. It was just a 5 minute walk into the centre of Bedale and it has everything you need.

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Cottage in Brotton

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 757 reviews

Listers Lodge

SadieRating, 5 stars1 week ago

We had a really lovely stay at this characterful home — it’s full of charm and personality, which made it feel really special. The added bonus was how well-equipped it was for children, with lots of thoughtful amenities that made our trip much easier as a family. Check-in was smooth and straightforward, and the host was incredibly friendly and responsive to any questions we had throughout our stay The only small observation is that it could benefit from a slightly deeper clean, as we did notice some dust in places. That said, it didn’t take away from how much we enjoyed our time — just something to be aware of for future guests. Would absolutely recommend and would love to return

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Cosy, traditional cottage, Hawes, Yorkshire Dales.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviews1 week ago

Really enjoyed the stay in Hawes. Lovely spot within easy walking distance of the village. The cottage was spacious and clean with everything we needed. The countryside around is unbeatable - we did a couple of great walks. Would recommend without hesitation.

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Seaview Retreat Crimdon Dene

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews2 weeks ago

Beautiful caravan and very clean. Looks exactly like the photos. Well decorated and little extras. really helpful things like salt and vinegar and shower gel. right on the sea front with a 10 walk to get feet on the sand. Beach was amazing really peaceful and lovely sunrise view. A lovely few days stay 💚

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the pebbles sandy bay caravan

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews7 months ago

We had a relaxing stay at Pebbles. Situated in a very picturesque park overlooking the sea and the wind turbines which I felt were quite mesmerising! The park itself has everything you need from entertainment, pool and restaurants. The beach was fabulous and we thoroughly enjoyed the rock pools and scenery. Lots to do in the area especially if you like castles and history. We would recommend a stay at Pebbles.

Home in Northumberland

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Real log cabin pet friendly with hot tub

4.81 out of 5 average rating, 79 reviews6 days ago

Lovely log cabin that was well equipped and pretty spacious for 4. Place was clean and Helen was very helpful and friendly. Good field for dog to run in and footpaths around the village and countryside for walks. Good views and peaceful location with lovely Allendale just 5 minute drive with some shops and pubs. Great hot tub. Short drive to Hadrian’s Wall sites and to Hexham - nice market town. Overall a great location to unwind and explore Northumberland.

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Park Haven | 2 bed upper flat on Blyth Coast

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 49 reviews3 months ago

We had a lovely stay here. Me, my partner and dog felt right at home there was food and water bowls provided for our dog, towels provided for us, it was like home from home so cozy and so well decorated! We will definitely be returning when the weather gets nicer to enjoy the beach’s Thank you so much for having us!

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River View, Frosterley in Weardale

4.8 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews5 months ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we felt at home from the day we arrived. The cottage was perfect for our extended stay (a month) and we will fondly remember our time in the cottage, Frosterley and the Weardale and North Pennines area. Our hosts were very friendly, laid back and made us feel wonderfully relaxed during our stay. The cottage was warm, comfortable and well appointed and ideal for our needs. We would definitely recommend River View Cottage and the other accommodation in the courtyard to family and friends and we would definitely consider returning in the future for another break.

Cottage in Bridge End

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High Tide

4.73 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews4 months ago

High tide is a lovely place to stay, very comfortable and close to the beach. We had a lovely stay just before Christmas Andrew had a beautiful Christmas tree set up which was great as we had family over for an early Christmas get together fallowed by blustery walk in the beach. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to explore the north east coast.

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Guest favourite

Cottage in Kirkby Stephen

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 73 reviews

Large family, wheelchair friendly with a hot tub

CarolineRating, 5 stars2 months ago

We stayed here for a family get together, there was 16 of us, but it felt like there was plenty of space and lots to do in the house. The kitchen was very well equipped, the beds were comfy and the hot tub was lovely after a day of walking. Highly recommend!

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Home in Tyne and Wear

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Brookland-Huge Discount - Free WiFi - Free Parking

CallumRating, 5 stars2 months ago

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Cabin in Cumbria

5 out of 5 average rating, 80 reviews

Romantic Rural Cosy Cabin with Hot Tub

CaitlinRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago

Amazing!!! Our stay at Sandwath farm was perfect. From the 1st contact with Stuart everything was flawless. We loved everything about this cabin and we will 100% be returning soon. There is a lovely farm shop on site too which sells gorgeous produce from the farm and there’s a little cafe! We loved waking up to the animals across from us every morning and the hot tub was amazing. I would recommend this whole heartedly. Stuart even let me get some birthday decorations delivered to his home which he then put up for me so massive thanks again to Stuart for doing that. Thank you to Rob one of the farmers also who let me bottle feed his lambs🤍.

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Home in Eaglescliffe

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Home and away

Marcin And JennyRating, 5 stars3 weeks ago

We booked Sarah’s place for a coworker to stay near to our place of work on Preston Farm Industrial Estate. We found Sarah’s house perfect for what we needed, comfortable, clean and near to the places we needed. Would recommend Sarah’s place to anyone staying in the Stockton area.

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Home in County Durham

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 13 reviews

Cosy British Terrace Home

CarolineRating, 5 stars1 week ago

Property was exactly what we were looking for, felt right at home as soon as we walked through the door. Neutral decor and comfortable furnishing. We had an issue with the boiler one day, but with prompt communication this was sorted asap. Would definitely stay here again if in the area. Thank you

Top Guest favourite

Cottage in Masham

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews

Cheerful 2-Bed Cottage with indoor fireplace.

LeaRating, 5 stars1 week ago

A beautiful cottage in a great location! The hosts have done a wonderful job with the house, and it shows even in the smallest of details, from dog treats through to a guest book full of recommendations on the what to do in the area, including dog walk suggestions. We loved our stay!

Top Guest favourite

Cabin in Witton-le-Wear

5 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

Maple Pod at Chapman Hill Farm

ChloeRating, 5 stars1 month ago

We really enjoyed our stay in the pods and had such a relaxing time! They were super clean and beautiful inside with everything you could need in the kitchen and also had amazing views outside where our dog loved to look through the window. We especially loved how peaceful it was and the TV was an added bonus to relax at night. The location was great, it wasn’t far from Durham for a day trip and lots of local pubs/restaurants a ten minute drive away. Lucy was the perfect host and even let check in early/out late, her communication was top draw and she was super responsive but really appreciated how she left us to our own devices. Would love to stay in Summer and experience the outside a bit more, highly recommend 🙂 thanks again for an amazing stay!

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