Cottage holiday rentals in Durham

Sundial is a beautiful cottage, central to Skelton. The cottage is comfortable and has the convenience of a downstairs and upstairs bathroom / shower and a separate utility room. I booked Sundial for the hot tub and this feature didn’t disappoint. A superb way of relaxing after a busy day. We visited Saltburn (walkable along the Cleveland way) and Whitby (I highly recommend the Park & Ride). Before coming home I drove to Marske-on-sea where my dogs and I enjoyed a gorgeous walk along the wide, open beach. Marske has a dog friendly cafe (The dog house) if any dog lovers are reading this review!

Comfortable home in beautiful surroundings. Really responsive and friendly host. En-suite bathrooms to each bedroom and the beds were super comfy. Great parking and charger for electric car - lovely walks nearby along the river and the horse in the field behind had just given birth to a foal so our daughter was mesmerised. Oh I forgot the hot tub - that was great too!

Genuinely amazing little place to stay, in a beautiful part of the world. We were even greeted with a lemon drizzle cake :) 10/10 would recommend!

had a brilliant stay in this lovely little cottage. Nice and clean. Great hot tub and a good base location to explore various places along the coast. would recommend.

Our second time at the gorgeous Preston Mill Loft and it was just as wonderful as we remember. Super dog friendly, the upgraded hot tub is IMMENSE, comfy bed, welcoming hosts, beautiful scenery, well stocked kitchen. The lot. Cannot recommend highly enough!

We had an absolute wonderful two-night stay at this cottage! It's lovely, spotlessly clean, and incredibly well-equipped with everything you could need. The welcome gifts were a delightful surprise, and the hosts were so friendly and quick to respond to all our messages. The location is perfect, just a short few minutes drive to the beach. What truly stood out was their amazing hospitality: we accidentally left something behind, and they sent it to us via next-day delivery without hesitation. We can't recommend this place enough!

Lovely cottage in a great location. Walking the surrounding area from the house was great and very near to a pub and tearoom which both served great food. The hot tub was an added bonus!

Amazing stay with my family, lovely host, the most comfortable beds and a added extra of fluffy robes and slippers to use x

Idyllic, just what we needed, quiet, private setting, weather a bit ..... but that's to be expected that far north. Private field for our dog to explore, outside space to relax. Host very good too, popped in to say hello and check all was ok then left us to it but was on site so if we did need anything. would recommend and if we head north again would defo stay again.

Great location for Guisborough to explore the coast and countryside. Well equipped cottage with all thats needed for a short stay. Great communication from hosts. Would definateley recommend.

Coming from the States, we were looking for a quintessential Yorkshire Dales experience: someplace peaceful and quiet with beautiful scenery. This place fit the bill perfectly. The house was very comfortable and we especially loved the shower, beds and comforters. It really is self catered so be sure to bring any cooking staples you will need. Beautiful artwork throughout the house, and some great magazines to read on rainy days. We did have an issue on the second to last day we were there - the power went out for no apparent reason. Luckily we were able to isolate the problem circuit and get things partially working again. Claire was very helpful and arranged for showers we could use in the cabins at the main property down the road. All in all, it was a lovely location and we would definitely stay there again.

Such comfy beds. A bed upstairs and a sofa bed downstairs both great. Excellent.

We had an amazing week it was perfect for the dogs straight out to the Valley Gardens and a good sized, secure garden. Amenities were close to hand including train station and bus stops we didn’t use the car all week. Stunning walks and friendly bars and cafes. The Outlook was an amazing property we can’t recommend it enough. Also check out the spa hotel 🥹

It’s a beautiful cottage in a very peaceful place which lots of character Maxine was very friendly and responsive and gave very clear instructions There are lots of walks to be done in the area

We had a lovely stay! The place was tidy, well-equipped, and had everything we needed for a comfortable visit. We did experience a couple of minor issues, like some sockets not working and a brief problem with the hot water boiler. However, the host was extremely helpful and quick to respond, and everything was sorted out promptly. Really appreciated the support — it made all the difference. Would happily recommend this place to others!

Lovely cozy cottage on a farm with a beautiful view from the veranda. Kind, hospitable hostess Susan had provided everything we needed and was a joy to chat with. My cat and I had a fabulous time exploring the grounds together. We would definitely stay again.

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.

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!

Toft Hall Cottage exceeded our expectations in the location, spaciousness, internal appointment of fixtures and fittings and the level of comfort provided. We were welcomed by Maggie. Mac and Maggie were always available for any queries, but in actual fact, the details provided beforehand meant most of our questions had already been answered. The coffee machine was a really nice touch. The local bird life kept us amused thanks to the abundance of food provided. All in all, a great stay. Would look forward to a return visit

An 'island' oasis of unspoilt tranquility, and peace. Exactly as described? with the addition of homemade cake as a welcome, welcome. In one word, 'Excellent'.

Beautiful cottage in peaceful location on the edge of the river. Easy walking access to Barnard Castle - to save parking hassles. Very comfortable, with everything we needed provided for our stay - plus a welcoming bottle of wine!

As an older couple exploring the area where my wife's grandad grew up ( Brandon) Quarry Cottage was just perfect . Very clean and we felt at home straight away. Lovely walks from the cottage . Comfortable beds, excellent shower , well equipped kitchen. Perfect airbnb- thank you

What a wonderful find ! The cottage felt bigger in person than the pictures and exceeded our expectations. The private wild flower garden terrace was wonderful. We really enjoyed our time and Angela was such a great host - from the milk, cake and booklet of great local tips !