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Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage is a 150 year old Grade II listed property, located within the Durham City conservation area. It is ideally situated for guests to enjoy the many attractions of this historic city, including the Unesco World Heritage site of Durham Cathedral and Castle, Durham University Museums and Gardens, riverside walks and an abundance of eateries. Rose cottage offers guests stylish, comfortable accommodation with quality furnishings, a small furnished courtyard and complimentary guest parking.

The Annexe, Durham City
This recently converted self contained private detached modern annexe is located within 15 minutes walk of Durham City centre with its world class University and Cathedral and is great for both holiday and business travellers. The Annexe is in the grounds of our larger house occupied by us, situated at the end of a private road near to Durham City centre. The annexe is totally self contained and has its own allocated parking space next to it together with private decked area with Cathedral views

The Studio, Durham City.
The Studio is in the perfect location for visiting the beautiful city of Durham. Located just a few minutes walk from the railway station, the bus station and the restaurants, shops and bars of the city centre. You will have your own entrances front and rear. Inside you'll find a comfy king size bed, en-suite shower and toilet and a kitchenette with microwave, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities; toaster; toasted sandwich maker and a portable dual plug-in hob. Wifi, Sky TV Cinema & Sports.

Fairbeck an idyllic & romantic woodland retreat
A charming, and beautiful cottage set within a courtyard in an idyllic ten acre woodland location. The cottage is every inch the beautiful setting for a romantic break away. The outside area of the cottage includes a raised platform & fire pit for your own use. Whilst it appears to be set in a remote rural location, it is in fact incredibly well-situated to be able to visit local attractions whilst being easily accessible from the main road: A1M . “A hidden gem definitely worth staying here!”

Spacious 2 bed detached cottage, nr Barnard Castle
Haven Cottage is a self contained detached 2 bed stone cottage in rural Cotherstone near Barnard Castle. You have exclusive use. Set on a quiet lane, the converted stable overlooks open meadows. Outside is a patio garden & furniture. Enter via a double height dining hall, to an open plan kitchen and living room, traditionally furnished with exposed beams and deep window recesses. Downstairs is a large bathroom (bath & walk in power shower). Upstairs two large bedrooms with reading chairs.

Luxury Pod with Jacuzzi Hot Tub
Derecroft Glamping Luxury Lodgepods sit on a hilltop near the village of Lanchester, with spectacular views across County Durham countryside. Breath-taking views of Durham Valley farmland can be spied from all the windows of the ultra-spacious pods. Each sleeps up to four people in total comfort, with hot showers in the en-suite bathroom (bed linen, towels, bathroom products, robes and slippers are all provided). In the dining and seating area, there’s ample space for chilled downtime.

George Florence House
This charming 3-bedroom house is the perfect getaway offering ample space and comfort for up to 7 guests. The property features a spacious, open-plan living area, ideal for relaxation. The well-equipped kitchen ensures you can prepare meals with ease, and the dining area offers a welcoming space to enjoy meals together. With easy access to the nearby attractions of Durham, this house provides both a peaceful retreat and a great base to explore everything the area has to offer.

Romantic Retreat, Private Gardens, Views & Hot Tub
Flora is a luxury bespoke built Shepherd's hut measuring a very generous 21ft x 9.5ft. Stylish modern interiors with super comfy king size bed and Hypnos mattress. Egyptian cotton sheets, turntable, Roberts radio & smart TV. Unwind, explore the outdoors or relax in large Skargard Swedish wood fired hot tub. Lonton Garden Rooms have everything you need for the perfect romantic escape. Discover the beauty of Lonton Coffee, Alpaca's at dawn and the dark skies of Teesdale.

Shepherd’s hut & hot tub, Yorkshire smallholding
Luxury, romantic, boutique shepherd's hut on a smallholding in between the villages of Barton and Middleton Tyas near Richmond, North Yorkshire. We only have one hut, making it a very private, peaceful and exclusive retreat. Nestled in a beautiful dell, surrounded by trees, it overlooks a duck pond and the remains of the old stone limekilns. Plenty of wildlife for nature lovers including a flock of friendly rare breed sheep, hens, rabbits, and owls.

4 Bedroom Barn conversion in Beamish County Durham
Ralph Lodge is a 4 bedroom (sleeps up to 8 people) barn conversion walking distance from Beamish Museum. It is a beautifully furnished barn set in the open countryside. We are in between Durham & Newcastle, both only 20 minutes away. We are close to the A1M, perfectly located for a North East Visit. Included are, Nescafé Dolce Gusto coffee machine, Wifi, bed linen, towels, hairdryer heating/water and welcome pack. EV charger available

Glamping Pod w/ BBQ Area & Onsite Café
🌿 Escape to Luxury on the Edge of the Durham Dales Wake up to fresh countryside air and your own beautifully crafted glamping pod. Set on the doorstep of the Durham Dales, enjoy peaceful views, modern comfort, and our on-site café serving breakfast, lunch, and homebaked cakes. Perfect for romantic escapes, family adventures, trips with friends or team retreats — it’s the ideal place to switch off and reconnect.

Dunelm Studio, Durham City
Comfortable studio apartment for two. In great location a pleasant 10 minute walk, via the riverside from the historic city centre, with its many attractions and numerous options for shopping and entertainment. Could accommodate baby if necessary and I will provide travel cot and high chair if required at no extra cost. However, guests must provide own bedding and other requirements for baby feeding etc.
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- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- yorkshire dales
- Northumberland National Park
- Fountains Abbey
- Durham Cathedral
- Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
- The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
- Felmoor Country Park
- Hadrian's Wall
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- Utilita Arena
- The Bowes Museum
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