Cottage vacation rentals in County Durham

Lovely quite place to stay? Friendly host and nice welcome pack on arrival. Comfortable couch and bed. Very spacious downstairs and wheelchair friendly. The vents can be a bit noisy when the wind gets up. Very little light pollution in some directions if you are into star gazing. The drive is spacious .

Wow. What a fantastic week staying in a fabulous cottage in glorious North Yorkshire. Elizabeth and Peter were excellent hosts keeping us informed daily on the goings on at their amazing farm. The cottage itself is fully equipped and SO comfortable. Situated in the countryside, but equally not far from historic villages, towns, and landmarks, the cottage itself is home from home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and hope that as a family we will be able to return. Thank you Elizabeth and Peter x

Jane met us on arrival, explained everything, then left us to chill out. The welcome pack and fresh flowers were a lovely gesture and were much appreciated. The cottage was spotless and felt extremely homely. We very much enjoyed the games room and enclosed hot tub. The garden areas were vast with lots of outdoor furniture. We enjoyed a lovely ice cream at Archers ice cream parlour (10 min walk) and experienced both pubs in nearby Heighington, very friendly, great food and service in the George & Dragon. Another recommendation is the nearby Raby castle, definitely a worthwhile visit. We definitely recommend staying at Ivy cottage and look forward to returning there again. Thank you Jane.

We spent the weekend at Gill’s beautiful cottage and it could not have been any better. The cottage was perfect in every way and we couldn’t have felt anymore at home. The cottage itself was gorgeous and extremely well kept and the views across the fields were stunning. Gill was a great host and went above and beyond to make our trip one to remember. We would recommend this to anyone and were certainly come back again in the future.

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

Excellent we enjoyed it very much. We definitely will be back. Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful stay at Lawrence’s place — perfect for our small family and our dog! The home was incredibly spacious and truly pet-friendly, which made our trip even more enjoyable. The location was fantastic too — just a 5-minute walk to the town centre, where we stumbled upon lively Easter events and a vibrant market. The motor show was definitely a highlight! One special moment was my early morning walk on Easter Sunday — a short 10-minute stroll led me up the hill to the famous bridge near the cricket stadium, where I joined a peaceful 6:00 AM Easter prayer gathering. It was a beautiful and memorable experience. Thank you, Lawrence, for creating such a cosy and welcoming space. It felt like a true home away from home. Small tip: It would be great to list the amenities available in the listing — that would be super helpful for future guests!

If you're looking for a relaxing, off-the-grid holiday, this is the perfect place to stay! Patrick and his family are warm, welcoming hosts, and we were lucky enough to see baby lambs during our visit. Patrick also took the time to chat with us about his home and farm, which made the experience even more special. The accommodation is clean, modern, and spacious—with absolutely stunning views in every direction. And if you love walking, you're in for a treat—there are endless scenic walks to explore. Highly recommend! We will be back!!

Great responsive host with early check in, lovely views with a ice cream parlour serving home made ice cream ,cakes and bakes -just a 5minute walk from the cottage. Great base for plenty of walks nearby. a clean peaceful and cosy cottage with Lovely scenic view from the cottage window, loved my stay everything was provided a home from home.

We had a lovely stay in this beautiful home. Lynne is an excellent host and the place is very nicely decorated. We did a country walk nearby as there are lots of footpaths and we came across great views of the surroundings and local bird life. All in all another excellent trip. We highly recommend!

Gorgeous little cottage in a nice village in a brilliant area for walks. The cottage is very well equipped and kitted out. It is characterful and cosy, with quality furniture and decor - bed linen and curtains were all lovely. You can walk from the door or short drive to reservoirs, waterfalls, even a super park run at nearby Hammsterley Forest. Absolutely cannot fault it.

We stayed at The Bakehouse for a couple of nights as a little birthday celebration for our daughter. It was exactly what we were looking for. It is immaculately well kept and has obviously been renovated with love and attention to detail. It has everything you could need, there was even a special little bag of items for the dog. The cottage is just as described and if anything the rooms were larger than we anticipated. Beds were comfy, everything worked, the bath / shower was always hot and although we had no need of the log burner it was comforting to know it was ready to go. Loads of beautiful local walks and scenery, farm shops abound, and eye tests at Barnard Castle are easily accessible. I would definitely recommend The Bakehouse to friends and we hope to visit again. Thank you so much Sue & Keith.

What can I say... Absolutely fantastic place. You couldn't ask for anything more. Really peaceful location with fantastic views of the hills etc. We had a strange issue but this was sorted out very swiftly by Malcolm 👍 We will definitely be looking to book again and have another peaceful time just watching the world go by. Thanks Bob & Chris

This was one of the nicest places we have stayed in very many years. Carol was a delight and the cottage had everything one could want. I was impressed by the number of books available, it was a joy.

Abbey Hill Cottages to high above W. Hartlepool. They are well equipped.Beds are comfortable and so is sitting room furniture. Plenty of hot water. Good shower.Lots of space. I would stay again.

Lovely cottage built in to the castle walls . Pretty garden which was private and enclosed for the dog . Had a nice stay

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.

We stayed at Barbara’s airbnb for a night while we attended a wedding at the Croft Hotel. The location of the airbnb was perfect for us. The space and cleanliness was an added bonus.

What a fantastic place Nicola has created. Upon arrival, we will receive an extensive reception and a clear explanation of the house. For the kids it was great. A wonderful environment where they could play outside, wildlife spotting in the backyard and using the wood stove. Cottage is authentic but really very clean. Beds were wonderful. Nicola called on the morning of departure to ask how it was. A pleasant experience.

Lovely cottage, peaceful and well kept garden, short walk into town, plenty of parking - great

Myself, Ellen and Florence absolutely loved our stay.. wish it could have been longer! A beautiful cottage with everything you could need. The conservatory overlooking the river was the absolute highlight, alongside the ease of access to fishing the river. The perfect relaxing getaway - we’ll be back!

Two night stay, nice property, clean, comfortable and tidy, good hot shower, comfy bed, good to have (needed) off road parking but a bit tricky getting through the narrow drive entrance due to neighbours parking closed by. We didn't use the cooker or microwave but they looked fine. All positive reviews in the guest book.