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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.

Breakfast was extremely tasty with every effort being made to ensure that all our needs were being met

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9.9
Exceptional
105 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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9.4
Superb
356 reviews
Price from
£150
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.

some minor issues on arrival which were dealt with by management

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9
Superb
278 reviews
Price from
£159
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
102 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.

Loved everything about this place. It was spotlessly clean and nothing was to much trouble. The attention to detail was spot on

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9.6
Exceptional
106 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.

Quiet, comfortable, large, well equipped apartment. Beautiful views of the countryside. Easy to get to Durham and surrounding areas. One of the best showers we've ever had. Great value for money. Highly recommend this lovely place.

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9.4
Superb
359 reviews
Price from
£137.50
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.

Location, furnishing, kindness of the staff

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9.1
Superb
635 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
315 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
658 reviews
Price from
£92
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.

Set in a wooded area this seemingly little hut doesn’t give away its astounding interior. The interior has a WoW factor with cottage style decor, quality appliances and superb design. It even has a large modern shower. Hidden away was a pull down comfy double mattress. It must have great insulation because when it rained it I couldn’t hear it and felt warm and cozy.

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9.1
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
£216
per night

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  • 40Winks
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 356 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.

  • York House Durham
    Breakfast options
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 95 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.

  • Farnley Tower Guesthouse
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,453 reviews

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

    Large room, very comfortable bed, great choice on breakfast menu.

  • La Fattoria
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 168 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
     · 604 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
     · 386 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.

  • Gilesgate Moor Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 689 reviews

    Gilesgate Moor Hotel is set in Durham, 20 km from Beamish Museum, 23 km from Stadium of Light, as well as 26 km from Sage Gateshead.

    Excellent value for money with a wonderful breakfast.

  • 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.

    lovely rooms. staff were fantastic. really friendly.

These holiday rentals in Durham have options with FREE cancellation

  • Warlands Farm Guest House
    Free cancellation options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 76 reviews

    Boasting a garden and views of garden, Warlands Farm Guest House is a recently renovated guest house situated in Durham, 9 km from Beamish Museum.

    Very clean and modern house with beautiful guest rooms

  • Three horse shoes
    Free cancellation options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 66 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

  • KELVIN HOUSE
    Free cancellation options available
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 76 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
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 19 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.

  • Station House
    Free cancellation options available
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 105 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

  • 52 Old Elvet
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 278 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
     · 102 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
     · 106 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

  • Plawsworth Hall Serviced Cottages and Apartments
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 359 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.

    Just a really lovely place, lovely views and lovely people.

  • Self-catering shepherds hut with private garden in Durhams idyllic countryside
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 14 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.

    Everything, it was such a perfect spot for a short break away from the city

  • The Funky Monk
    8.0+ review score
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 202 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

  • Castle View Guesthouse
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 635 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
     · 315 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.

  • Three Horseshoes Inn
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 658 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.

  • Southfield Shepards Huts
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 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.

  • Gosling Lodge
    8.0+ review score
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 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.

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Holiday rentals that guests love in Durham

  • Avg. price/night: £155
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 105 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
     · 106 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
     · 32 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
     · 83 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: £50
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 601 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
  • Avg. price/night: £140.40
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 359 reviews
    Situated in a lovely village. The views were gorgeous. That apartment was modern, clean and well equipped.
    lisa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £100
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 315 reviews
    I'm sure it is normally a lovely little holiday cottage!
    Shonagh
    Young couple
  • 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
     · 106 reviews
    Well appointed and exceptionally clean holiday home.
    Steve
    People with friends

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