Cottage vacation rentals in County Durham

Really cosy place, awesome decor and a huge bed. Would love to visit in winter to make use of the fireplaces (the weather was too good this weekend!) Hot tub was great and pizza oven fantastic. Thanks for having us!

We had a lovely relaxing stay in this charming cottage in beautiful surroundings. Great for walking (better in sunshine, but even the rain didn't dampen our spirits!) Feels remote, but Cotherstone village is only 2 miles away - with the excellent Fox and Hounds for lunch! - and a walk in the other direction brings you to Hury reservoir (and a little further on Hannah's Meadow). Low Barn Cottage is equpped with everything you could possibly need, from the fab kitchen to the comfy beds! (The cottage is accessible for anyone with mobility needs with ramped access between kitchen and living room.) Plus there are lovely fresh eggs available to buy for breakfast. We didn't make use of the pool and gym but that option is available should you want more exercise than walking. We loved our stay here, our host Chris was friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend a stay at East Briscoe Farm Cottages.

We had a lovely stay, however, we would like the hot tub to be a little bit more private. It’s next to the house, so you can’t make any noise. Also, you can only use the hot tub until 10pm. When you pay a £55 charge for this it’s abit annoying. We wish we knew this before hand. There is also not enough towels we could not has 2. So the floor got soaking wet, as there’s nothing to put on the floor no bath mats etc. And there was no bathrobes for the hot tub, that would be a nice extra when paying £55. The towel rail in the bathroom didn’t seem to work. Also, several lightbulbs not working. This is just constructive criticism but we had a great stay Thank you

Back at Ivy Cottage again, we had another great stay. We love the hut tub and pool table, and plenty of space for everyone. Thanks Jane.

Beautifully furnished barn. Smelt amazing. Easy check in. Peaceful surroundings.

We enjoyed a great break in Peewit Cottage, which was spotless and had everything you need. The surroundings were well looked after and amenities great. The little touches, including the welcome pack (best we’ve had and included the dog!) and Prosecco and strawberries to enjoy in the hot tub were thoughtful and lovely. All the information you need is provided prior to arrival or readily available within the cottage. We used the cottage as a base to visit local attractions, all easily accessible by car. Glen was both very welcoming and helpful. Would definitely recommend and somewhere we would return to. Thank you, Jacqueline!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The hosts were great at not just providing information but being very responsive to messages and were very friendly and welcoming. The house had everything you could need/want. We didn't need to use the kitchen facilities much in our stay but there was everything you could need there. The welcome pack provided was very much appreciated containing some lovely goodies, especially the coffee from the Durham Coffee company. It was delicious. The beds were super comfy and loved that they provided both a firm & medium pillow to accommodate everyone's preferences. The whole place was really clean & they had really thought about what people would need during a stay. The hot tub was a lovely addition and some of our party took advantage of it. Others liked the fire pit & the hosts even brought round some more logs for us to have a second use of it during our stay. Loved that every room had an ensuite, made things much easier. Loved the Harry Potter room

The cottage was fabulous. It was cosy, beautifully presented, spotlessly clean and in a great location. The hot tub and courtyard was a lovely addition. Would definitely recommend and we will definitely book again when we're in the area.

Cottage was very homely, everything there that you would need. Peaceful but not far to nearest town and Juliette was very helpful with any questions I had. Lovely walks straight from the cottage for myself and my dogs Would definitely book again

We've just had the loveliest week at Lea Cottage in Romaldkirk. From the moment we arrived, it felt like home—cozy, welcoming, and beautifully kept. One of our favourite things? The garden, which gets sunlight all day, making it the perfect spot for a morning coffee or an afternoon of unwinding. We were lucky with the weather but there is would love to come back in a cooler month so we could make use of the fire. The location couldn’t be better. The Rose and Crown is literally steps away, and if you’re after delicious food and a friendly atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot —we found ourselves going back more than once! On top of that, the cottage is in easy reach of all the wonderful attractions Teesdale has to offer, making it an ideal base for exploring. The village itself is full of charm, with scenic walks and a lovely sense of history. We’ve had such a relaxing and enjoyable stay and would absolutely love to come back.

What a great house, had everything we needed, is modern but still cosy, great pizza place (knead a slice) nearby, and fab tea room on the square. Beautiful local walks - deer park, binchester roman fort by the river. Thoroughly recommend and highly enjoyable!

We had a lovely stay at The Hayloft while visiting my sister who lives nearby. We love the area and the cottage is in a lovely peaceful location away from the main road and with footpaths on the doorstep. We had lots of great days out revisiting places like Richmond, Barnard Castle and Deepdale Wood and Raby Castle. The cottage was very clean, cosy and well equipped with a lovely view of the fields from the bedroom and a beautiful private garden. The bathroom has also been updated really nicely since the photos were taken for the listing and really exceeded expectations. Thank you for an amazing break. We wouldn't hesitate to stay again!

Beautiful place has everything you could need for a chilled weekend with friends, would highly recommend, so cozy with stunning views and right by the river which was a great little dog walk. We enjoyed the bbq and chiminea, also EV charger in the back was a big plus for us!

Well appointed, very comfortable cottage Very clean with everything that you would need On doorstep of Yarm high street Lovely walks by river Enjoyed drinks at bluebell pub What would improve stay would be permit to park

Lynnes property was such a great find. It offered us (four adults, two children, one dog), such a great place to base ourselves for our week away. The house is much bigger than it looks in the photos and it has everything you need including loads of useful items for small children (toys, plates/ bowls, toilet seat etc.). We definitely recommend Lynnes place.

A beautiful, private location with plenty of space and everything we needed for a family with young children. The house was clean and beds were comfortable too!

The perfect place for a weekend getaway! Lots of great places to see in the area. Addy’s cottage had everything we could have needed and more. We made good use of the fully equipped kitchen but had some great recommendations for places to eat out nearby too. The cottage is a clean and cosy space and we couldn’t have asked for more! We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back.

Fantastic property, on the edge on a really quaint village. Property was as described, perfect size for a family for 4. The kids loved the little games section at the end of their bedroom. Great host, would highly recommend.

Spacious and comfortable cottage ideal for a couple in a pretty village by the moors. We enjoyed visiting the surroundings including the city of Durham and Beamish Open Air Museum as well as castles and countryside. On street parking was no problem as we always parked in front of the cottage.

Loved the cottage. On the area: - fabulous local pub doing great food a literally a stone throws away - a ton of stuff to do within driving distance. We have a 3 & a 6 year old and we didn't scratch the surface of what there was in our 2 days. The local train museum (which is free) kept both our kids entertained for half a day alone - outstanding. Kimberley as a host was extremely responsive and her and Gary have very clearly put a lot of thought into the cottage - so many thoughtful touches! Wouldn't want to ruin it but as an example Kimberley even put out some age appropriate books for our kids along with some torches for some lights off reading by their beds. We'll definitely book again next time we're in the area

Great accommodation with all amenities you could require. Walking distance from bars and restaurants, with easy parking Friendly and proactive service. Would definitely recommend and would definitely return In future.

What a fantastic cottage in the glorious countryside. There's plenty to do in the area or just relax and take in the expansive views.

Great cottage to stay in for a peaceful get away in interesting scenery close to the village of Blanchland. Very cosy cottage with everything required to make a break go smoothly.

We had a fabulous long weekend at River Run Cottage. We loved the view of the river and bird watching from the conservatory. The whole place was comfortable and really well equipped, there was nothing we wanted that we couldn’t find, they’d thought of everything. We enjoyed trips to recently newly developed Raby Castle, Low Force and High Force and thoroughly enjoyed the stunning scenery all around, wonderful to explore an area that we didn’t know at all. We were blessed with hot and sunny weather, this meant we need to manage the heat inside the house and may be a good tip for others. We closed the door between the conservatory and the house and drew all of the curtains during the day on this south facing property. When we returned after our day out the house was lovely and cool. We’d definitely recommend River Run cottage, it’s a fabulous place to stay.