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Set in Durham and only 11 km from Beamish Museum, Station House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is located 22 km from Utilita Arena and provides a housekeeping service. Newcastle Train Station is 22 km away and MetroCentre is 22 km from the holiday home.

Daryl was a charming hostess making us feel at home in her updated lovely home. Delicious breakfast, snacks and drinks available. She went the extra miles in making us comfortable. Wish I was staying longer.

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9.9
Exceptional
120 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Set in Durham and within 15 km of Beamish Museum, 40Winks has a terrace, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 25 km from Stadium of Light. The accommodation offers full-day security, and luggage storage for guests.

The 40Winks guesthouse in Durham exceeding my expectations. The guesthouse is situated perfectly in order to have access to the Durham city center, but also feel out of the bustle of the city. The staff consistently went above and beyond to make us comfortable and ensure we enjoyed our stay. I cannot recommend them enough!

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9.5
Exceptional
373 reviews
Price from
£140
per night

Set in Durham and only 20 km from Beamish Museum, 52 Old Elvet offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 23 km from Stadium of Light, 26 km from Sage Gateshead and 26 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The apartment has family rooms.

I did have some issues activating the keypad and had to reach out to the host who promptly responded. Once I got the hang of it there were no issues. The accommodations were GORGEOUS and were in the BEST spot. There was so much to walk to including stores, bars, restaurants, and row boats that you row yourself!

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9.1
Superb
281 reviews
Price from
£167
per night

Located in Durham, Durham 3 Bedroom House With Parking is a recently renovated accommodation, 17 km from Beamish Museum and 27 km from Sage Gateshead. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the holiday home.

The house was clean with a very well equipped kitchen. TV and wifi were easy to use.

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9
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
£90
per night

Colliery Cottage is located in Durham, 26 km from Utilita Arena, 27 km from Newcastle Train Station, as well as 27 km from MetroCentre. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from Beamish Museum.

exceptionally clean and comfortable. had all of the facilities needed. loved the afternoon tea provided.

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9.6
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Comprising of converted farm buildings and new purpose-built apartments, Plawsworth Hall is located in Chester-le-Street, not far from Lumley Castle. WiFi is provided throughout the properties.

With views over the countryside, all properties at Plawsworth Hall Serviced Cottages and Apartments comes complete with fully equipped kitchen, and a dining/living area.

Great location, fantastic host. Room was big and very clean Nothing was a problem

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9.4
Superb
378 reviews
Price from
£126.36
per night

Situated in Durham, Castle View Guesthouse features 4-star accommodation with private terraces. It is located 25 km from Stadium of Light and provides a housekeeping service. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Beamish Museum is 15 km away.

Very comfortable King room with large onsuite. Coffee tea facilities. Good selection for breakfast, excellent coffee.

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9.1
Superb
629 reviews
Price from
£100
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, White House Cottages is located in Durham, 19 km from Beamish Museum and 29 km from Sage Gateshead. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

We loved that every eventuality was catered for. Had milk and cookies provided as courtesy on arrival. It was fab. Very modern, clean and warm. There was washing up liquid, scrubber and all self catering provided. Thanks John

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9
Superb
307 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

The Three Horseshoes is situated within 10 minutes’ drive of the beautiful city of Durham. With parts of the building over 300 years old, it still retains some quirky, original features.

A charming country inn, it offers homely accommodation and cosy rooms. Each comes with a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee, and has double-glazed windows with views of the surrounding countryside.

Dinner and breakfast were excellent

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9
Superb
673 reviews
Price from
£82
per night

Southfield Shepards Huts offers a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 14 km of Beamish Museum and 14 km of MetroCentre. The property features garden views and is 18 km from Utilita Arena and 18 km from Newcastle Train Station. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking campground has a sauna.

It was absolutely stunning inside, nice and cosey and the surroundings is beautiful. It is well worth the money and me and my partner will definitely be going back again

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9.3
Superb
12 reviews
Price from
£148.50
per night

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  • Station House
    Breakfast options
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 120 reviews

    Set in Durham and only 11 km from Beamish Museum, Station House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Wonderful room, super comfy and excellent breakfast

  • 40Winks
    Breakfast options
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 372 reviews

    Set in Durham and within 15 km of Beamish Museum, 40Winks has a terrace, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi.

    Everything, Style,Staff and Breakfast all amazing.

  • Three Horseshoes Inn
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 673 reviews

    The Three Horseshoes is situated within 10 minutes’ drive of the beautiful city of Durham. With parts of the building over 300 years old, it still retains some quirky, original features.

    Great food. Comfy bed. Friendly & helpful staff.

  • Farnley Tower Guesthouse
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,437 reviews

    Farnley Tower is situated in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside.

    Staff very friendly , flexible check in and room very comfortable

  • La Fattoria
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 183 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of garden, La Fattoria is a recently renovated bed and breakfast situated in Durham, 19 km from Beamish Museum. 29 km from Sage Gateshead and 29 km from Baltic Centre for...

    Friendly staff, beautiful location, comfortable bed.

  • Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 652 reviews

    Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, a property with a garden, is set in Durham, 15 km from Beamish Museum, 29 km from Sage Gateshead, as well as 30 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.

    Fabulous building Interesting history Lovely staff

  • The Old School House
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 405 reviews

    Set in Durham and within 17 km of Beamish Museum, The Old School House features a garden, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi.

    Lovely place to stay Martin was very friendly and helpful.

  • 61 Durham
    Breakfast options
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,629 reviews

    A boutique country hotel nestled in the North East of England, 15 minutes from the magnificent city of Durham and all that it has to offer.

    The location, Decoration and the staff were great.

These holiday rentals in Durham have options with FREE cancellation

  • York House Durham
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 97 reviews

    Situated in Durham and only 21 km from Stadium of Light, York House Durham features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Super friendly , beautiful clean room. Couldn’t fault it.

  • Three horse shoes
    Free cancellation options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 67 reviews

    Located 19 km from Sage Gateshead, 19 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 19 km from Newcastle Train Station, Three horse shoes offers accommodation situated in Durham.

    Lovely place to stay friendly people and great food

  • Cross River
    Free cancellation options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 29 reviews

    Located 21 km from Beamish Museum, Cross River provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. 27 km from Sage Gateshead and 27 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, the property...

    I had a perfect time and the host was so friendly :)

  • KELVIN HOUSE
    Free cancellation options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 82 reviews

    Located within 31 km of Beamish Museum and 35 km of Stadium of Light in Durham, KELVIN HOUSE provides accommodation with seating area.

    Nice clean room with a very friendly accomodating host.

  • Spacious, Durham City Retreat
    Free cancellation options available
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 26 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of garden, Spacious, Durham City Retreat is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Durham, 19 km from Beamish Museum.

    Very clean and well appointed. Friendly and helpful hosts.

  • 52 Old Elvet
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 281 reviews

    Set in Durham and only 20 km from Beamish Museum, 52 Old Elvet offers accommodation with city views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Fantastic location and accommodation, highly recommend

  • Durham 3 Bedroom House With Parking
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 104 reviews

    Located in Durham, Durham 3 Bedroom House With Parking is a recently renovated accommodation, 17 km from Beamish Museum and 27 km from Sage Gateshead.

    Spacious, clean accommodation. Very well equipped.

  • Colliery Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 104 reviews

    Colliery Cottage is located in Durham, 26 km from Utilita Arena, 27 km from Newcastle Train Station, as well as 27 km from MetroCentre.

    Fantastic accomodation, great location and great communication from the host.

Highly rated holiday rentals in Durham

  • Self-catering shepherds hut with private garden in Durhams idyllic countryside
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Self-catering shepherds hut with private garden in Durhams idyllic countryside features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 10 km from Beamish Museum.

    This place has the wow factor we just loved it and more

  • The Funky Monk
    8.0+ review score
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 212 reviews

    The Funky Monk is set in Durham, 14 km from Beamish Museum, 24 km from Stadium of Light, as well as 27 km from Sage Gateshead.

    Absolutely stunning well worth it would defo go back

  • Plawsworth Hall Serviced Cottages and Apartments
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 378 reviews

    Comprising of converted farm buildings and new purpose-built apartments, Plawsworth Hall is located in Chester-le-Street, not far from Lumley Castle. WiFi is provided throughout the properties.

    Everything was perfect and more than what we expected

  • Castle View Guesthouse
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 628 reviews

    Situated in Durham, Castle View Guesthouse features 4-star accommodation with private terraces. It is located 25 km from Stadium of Light and provides a housekeeping service.

    Great location close to train station and Center of town

  • White House Cottages
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 307 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, White House Cottages is located in Durham, 19 km from Beamish Museum and 29 km from Sage Gateshead.

    Well equipped, clean, cosy and perfect for a couple.

  • Southfield Shepards Huts
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Southfield Shepards Huts offers a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 14 km of Beamish Museum and 14 km of MetroCentre.

    In a quiet, wooded location with nearby walks, the luxurious hut was immaculate and well set out. Ideal for a self catering break for 2.

  • Gosling Lodge
    8.0+ review score
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 8 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Gosling Lodge is located in Durham, 19 km from Stadium of Light and 19 km from Beamish Museum. This chalet provides free private parking and full-day security.

    The lodge is unique and finished to am extremely high standard throughout with great attention to detail. Right down to quality of bed linen and towels.

  • Luke Stays Hill Crest Esh Durham
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, Luke Stays Hill Crest Esh Durham is located in Durham, 29 km from Sage Gateshead and 29 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art.

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Durham

  • Avg. price/night: £60
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 622 reviews
    Lovely big room, recently decorated. Quiet. Comfortable bed. Very suitable for visiting friends who live in the village. Self check in worked out fine
    Esther
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £85
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 686 reviews
    Everything you would expect from a good, well run village pub, the service and staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. Very relaxed stay. It was chosen as an en-route stop off to a destination further north, proved to be an excellent choice.
    Alan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 120 reviews
    Beautiful setting in nice village & Daryl was the most wonderful host & so many wonderful extras ❤️
    joanne
    Family with young children
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 6 reviews
    Wonderful holiday home ,beautiful and peaceful area surrounded by gardens approx 5 mins to the city centre so the best of both worlds. Aesthetics were very pleasing and it was well kitted out. Now includes Tv in the living room in addition to the one in the kitchen area. Beds and settee were very comfortable. Hosts were friendly warm and accommodating and glad to have met them .I would have no hesitation returning here again for another stay in the future .Thank you to the hosts Michele and Jacob.
    Michele
    Solo traveller
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 104 reviews
    We really liked the holiday home because it was spacious and clean. We had a lot of space and really enjoyed our three days there. Many thanks to the friendly host Clare
    Frank
    People with friends
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 30 reviews
    The view was excellent across the valley. Local pub was a revelation especially on quiz night. Nive local walks around the village of Esh
    Fairley
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 84 reviews
    Perfect 4 night stay for a family of 3 with everything we needed, including tea, coffee and cookies, and food for breakfast. Our host went out of her way to make our stay comfortable, including providing the special bread and milk we prefer. The bedrooms were spacious with comfortable beds, and the living area, kitchen and bathroom were ideal for 3 people. The quiet village location was delightful whilst being very convenient for visiting Durham by car or bus. We took our dog, who enjoyed local walks. Our host was friendly and welcoming.
    Michelle
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £60
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 622 reviews
    Shincliffe is clearly a lovely village and the pub is in a great location. It was a lovely and quiet night, the room itself seemed clean, it was nice and warm, and being able to park outside was really convenient. The pub itself looks lovely through the window - just a shame it was closed.
    James
    Solo traveller
  • 6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 4 reviews
    The site was small, tidy and fairly quiet. Holiday home was clean and cared for, large tv, cooker and microwave. Beds were comfy. Essentials of tea, coffee,bread, milk and eggs were provided which were welcome as no shops on site or nearby.. Lovely walk down Shotton bank (left out of main gate) and through tunnel to Castle Eden Dene nature reserve where we saw a variety of wild flowers and some deer.
    jacky
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 104 reviews
    Well appointed and exceptionally clean holiday home.
    Steve
    People with friends

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