Villas and Holiday Homes in Durham

Just over 5 kilometers from Durham's historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, this pet-friendly cottage offers a prime location for exploring local attractions. This welcoming holiday home boasts a luxury enclosed garden with a hot tub and external fireplace, four bedrooms accommodating up to eight guests, and two woodburning stoves for a cozy atmosphere, making it an ideal villa rental for families and groups.

Located less than 1 kilometre from Durham city centre, this converted dairy cottage offers an idyllic rural setting, just a 20-minute riverside walk to Durham Cathedral and Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
This welcoming 2-bedroom villa rental provides a spacious 4-acre shared garden with furniture, free Wi-Fi, and a well-equipped kitchen, perfect for exploring the surrounding countryside and nearby attractions like Beamish Open Air Museum.

This luxury country villa offers a rural retreat near Durham City and Bishop Auckland, situated 19 kilometers from Lumley Castle and 24 kilometers from Beamish Museum, with The Sage 34 kilometers away.
Boasting 180 square meters of living space, this welcoming holiday home comfortably accommodates up to 11 guests with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, featuring a Jacuzzi, garden, sun terrace, and complimentary high-speed WiFi.

Located in Byers Green, Hall Farm Cottage is situated 22 kilometers from Lumley Castle and offers convenient access to various attractions within a 27 to 45-kilometer radius, including Beamish Museum and the Stadium of Light.
This family-friendly holiday home boasts a welcoming garden, a relaxing hot tub, a cozy fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, alongside complimentary Wi-Fi and free private parking for a comfortable stay.

Peacefully situated on a working farm just outside Byers Green, this barn conversion offers a rural retreat with Durham City less than 9 kilometers away and easy access to Auckland Castle and Beamish Museum.
This spacious, single-storey villa rental accommodates up to eight guests and two dogs, featuring an enclosed garden with furniture and a BBQ, alongside a well-equipped kitchen and ample parking, making it a welcoming holiday home.

Located 27 kilometers from Lumley Castle, this 5-bedroom villa offers a prime position for exploring regional attractions, including Beamish Museum, situated 32 kilometers away.
This family-friendly holiday home boasts a garden, hot tub, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, alongside complimentary Wi-Fi and private parking, welcoming up to two pets upon request.

Country living awaits at this secluded villa, located 19 kilometers from Lumley Castle and 24 kilometers from Beamish Museum, offering a rural escape near Durham City and Bishop Auckland.
This holiday home boasts a generous 140 square meters of floor area, accommodating up to 7 guests with a well-equipped kitchen, a luxurious hot tub, complimentary WiFi, and private parking, perfect for exploring the surrounding Durham area.

Located in Durham, this cottage offers proximity to Durham University, Durham Botanic Garden, and the Oriental Museum, all within 5 kilometers.
This villa rental boasts a private hot tub and fully equipped kitchen, with barbecue grills available for outdoor dining, and pets are welcome.

Conveniently located in Ludworth, County Durham, this 3-bedroom villa rental is situated 16 kilometers from Beamish Museum and 22 kilometers from the MetroCentre.
This welcoming holiday home offers accommodation for up to 11 guests, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, complimentary WiFi, and on-site parking, all spread across 80 square meters.

No.32 by Blue Skies Stays in Bowburn is located 21 kilometres from Newcastle Train Station and 22 kilometres from Teesside International Airport, offering convenient access to regional transport links and attractions such as Lumley Castle, 21 kilometres away, and Beamish Museum, 26 kilometres away. This welcoming two-bedroom villa rental, with a guest capacity of seven, features a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge and microwave, a bathroom with a bath and washing machine, and a comfortable living area with a flat-screen TV, ensuring a pleasant stay.

Sheriff's Tower Cottage – West, a welcoming cottage rental in Bishop Auckland, Durham, is situated just yards from Auckland Palace and close to Market Place attractions, offering a prime location for exploring the historic town. This pet-friendly holiday home boasts two king-sized bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen with a fridge and dishwasher, and an enclosed patio and garden, providing a comfortable capacity for four guests and private parking.

Located in the peaceful village of Brancepeth, this luxury cottage is just 5.6 kilometers from Durham City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its Cathedral and Castle.
This family-friendly holiday home offers 2 bedrooms for up to 4 guests, featuring an open-plan living space, a well-equipped kitchen, and a secure courtyard garden, with the added attraction of feeding farm chickens on the working family farm.

The Granary, a beautifully converted farm building, is situated in Witton Gilbert, just 5.8 kilometres from the historic city of Durham, offering convenient access to its elegant buildings, Medieval castles, and marvellous landscapes. This luxurious 3-bedroom villa rental comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests and boasts a high-standard renovation with exposed brickwork, beams, a contemporary kitchen, a woodburning stove, a large garden, a swimming pool, and a jacuzzi, making it an ideal holiday home for exploring the surrounding area.

Set in a scenic rural location, this character cottage is situated 6.1 kilometres from Bishop Auckland, offering easy access to town amenities and Durham's historical attractions, including Auckland Castle and Kynren.
This welcoming holiday home, accommodating up to 4 guests across 2 bedrooms, boasts exposed stonework, a multi-fuel stove, a contemporary kitchen with decking for alfresco dining, a swimming pool, and a hot tub for indulgent relaxation.

Located in a quiet country hamlet near the River Wear, this cottage is less than 14.5 kilometers from Durham city, famed for its cathedral, castle, and university.
This welcoming holiday home offers a luxurious open-plan living space, a king-size bedroom with an en-suite wet-room, an enclosed garden with a wood-fired hot tub, and private parking, perfect for a couple seeking an exclusive rural retreat.

Secluded in County Durham, this converted barn offers spectacular, unspoilt countryside views and is located a 20-minute walk from Trimdon Village, with Durham city centre a further 20 minutes away.
This spacious 165 square meter villa rental accommodates up to 15 guests across 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor log burners, and a viewing platform overlooking a fishing lake, with a hot tub available as an optional extra.

Secluded within the owner's grounds on a private gravelled driveway just outside Lamesley village, this cottage offers convenient access to Newcastle-upon-Tyne and the Northumberland heritage coastline, with Durham and the Areas of Outstanding Beauty to the south. This welcoming villa, a perfect holiday home for four, features two bedrooms and two bathrooms, boasting a fully-equipped kitchen, a hot tub, a garden with a gazebo and BBQ, and is ideally situated for exploring regional attractions.

Discover this welcoming woodland caravan escape located within Beamish Holiday Park, approximately 1.6 kilometers from the historic Beamish Museum and adjacent to Ousbrough Woods, offering excellent walking and cycling opportunities. This family-friendly holiday home provides a private hot tub for six guests, an open-plan living space with sofa beds, and a decking area with garden furniture, ensuring a comfortable stay with access to an on-site pub and café.

Old Hall Cottage No 1 is situated in Byers Green, offering convenient access to Lumley Castle, located 22 kilometres away, and Beamish Museum, 27 kilometres distant.
This welcoming villa rental provides two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garden, a hot tub, and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and washing machine, with free private parking and Wi-Fi available for guests.

Binchester Crag Farm, a luxurious stone farmhouse, is located in the rural district near Binchester village, offering proximity to Binchester Roman Fort and Kynren re-enactment shows, with Auckland Castle and the Spanish Gallery a short drive away. This exclusive villa rental boasts four king-size bedrooms accommodating up to eight guests, featuring a dishwasher, Wi-Fi, a private hot tub set within extensive enclosed gardens, and direct access to a private stretch of the River Wear, with dog-friendly extras available.