County Durham is a great destination for a holiday, explore ancient castles, go hiking through the Durham countryside or visit the beaches which are really outstanding and rarely busy, Durham is a great county for a self catering holiday. Durham City is dominated by the UNESCO-listed Durham Cathedral and Castle, a gorgeous medieval castle that is one of the finest in the country. Explore the independent shops lining the cobbled streets or go for a riverside walk along the Wear, it is a great city to explore.
The Durham Dales is part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ideal for countryside walks or cycling. You can also visit Beamish, the open air museum with working trams and traditional shops or take a trip to the historic Barnard Castle or Raby Castle. There are some fantastic sandy beaches like Seaham, the long stretch that is Crimdon Dene Beach or Hartlepool Sands beach with the pier, the beaches in Durham are surprisingly really good and one of the main reasons to visit the county.
If you are looking for an unspoilt county away from the tourist crowds, Durham fits perfectly. There are numerous holiday cottages in pretty towns like Staindrop and Barnard Castle as well as rural holiday homes on farms and in the countryside. From cozy retreats for couples, to large holiday cottages in the Druham countryside, here you will find a great selection. You can also view lodge and caravan holiday parks in Durham here if you want a wider choice of self catering holiday accommodation. Durham Cottage Holiday Reviews
County Durham is a great destination for a holiday, explore ancient castles, go hiking through the Durham countryside or visit the beaches which are really outstanding and rarely busy, Durham is a great county for a self catering holiday. Durham City is dominated by the UNESCO-listed Durham Cathedral and Castle, a gorgeous medieval castle that is one of the finest in the country. Explore the independent shops lining the cobbled streets or go for a riverside walk along the Wear, it is a great city to explore.
The Durham Dales is part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ideal for countryside walks or cycling. You can also visit Beamish, the open air museum with working trams and traditional shops or take a trip to the historic Barnard Castle or Raby Castle. There are some fantastic sandy beaches like Seaham, the long stretch that is Crimdon Dene Beach or Hartlepool Sands beach with the pier, the beaches in Durham are surprisingly really good and one of the main reasons to visit the county.
If you are looking for an unspoilt county away from the tourist crowds, Durham fits perfectly. There are numerous holiday cottages in pretty towns like Staindrop and Barnard Castle as well as rural holiday homes on farms and in the countryside. From cozy retreats for couples, to large holiday cottages in the Druham countryside, here you will find a great selection. You can also view lodge and caravan holiday parks in Durham here if you want a wider choice of self catering holiday accommodation. 
The Back House DL2 3NH Cottage ID: 33372
9 reviews
- Dog Friendly
- Sleeps 6
A pets welcome home in Staindrop, welcomes up to 6 individuals with 3 bedrooms. Superb for a family and dog holiday, also has Wifi and see information and reviews here.
Town Farm DL2 3RH Cottage ID: 33881
9 reviews
- Does not accept pets
- Sleeps 10
Town Farm is a roomy property in Winston, Town Farm has 5 bedrooms.
4 The Castle DL13 2PZ Cottage ID: 22149
7 reviews
- Does not accept pets
- Sleeps 6
Details and photos for this home in Durham, 4 The Castle is a 3 bedroomed holiday property with 2 bathrooms in Stanhope.
Weardale Cottage DL13 1JJ Cottage ID: 4322
7 reviews
- Does not accept pets
- Sleeps 4
if it was possible to give more than 100% review, id definately give it for weardale cottage , nothing was too much trouble for alan and christine , they thought of EVERYTHING . cannot thank them enough , and cant wait to get back .
Jacob's Lodge DL120AU Cottage ID: 22361
6 reviews
- Does not accept pets
- Sleeps 16
Jacob's Lodge is a spacious holiday cottage in Eggleston, Jacob's Lodge has 7 bedrooms.
Oak Cottage DL12 0BE Cottage ID: 33843
6 reviews
- Dog Friendly
- Sleeps 6
Oak Cottage in Middleton-In-Teesdale is a pets welcome home in Durham, receives dogs and sleeps 6 people. Having 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, also is non smoking and you can find information for this pets welcome self catering cottage in Middleton-In-Teesdale here.
Corner Cottage DL2 3JL Cottage ID: 23493
6 reviews
- Dog Friendly
- Sleeps 4
Corner Cottage in Staindrop is a dog friendly cottage in Durham, welcomes dogs and caters for 4 guests. Having 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, also is non smoking and you can find details for this pet friendly self catering cottage in Staindrop here.
Stone Cottage DL13 5PF Cottage ID: 26111
5 reviews
- Dog Friendly
- Sleeps 4
Stone Cottage in Butterknowle is a pets welcome self catering holiday home, in Durham, accepts pets and sleeps up to 4 individuals. Having 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, also is non smoking and you can find information for this pet friendly holiday home in Butterknowle here.
