Kid-friendly holiday rentals in Durham

Had a great stay at Tom’s place, after a 5 hour drive we approached Durham and received a message letting us know the property was all ready and waiting for us which was a real bonus. We were really impressed by how spacious the bedrooms were, and the shower and bath were amazing too. Kitchen was well stocked for us to enjoy a drink before heading out into Newcastle for the day. Thanks Tom!

Had a lovely stay at this location. Three bedrooms, each with their own bathroom have each of us plenty of privacy. The house had an abundance of space and the full size kitchen made meal preparation easy. Location was great, walkable distance to the city centre, Durham Cathedral and castle but just far enough to offer quiet and privacy. A great launchpad for exploring County Durham.

Lucy made me and my two sons Joshua and Oliver feel right at home in her cute pink house in Durham. From the welcome to the pink house chalkboard, to the friendly and responsive instructions, we felt like we were in a 'home away from home'. The Pink House is within walking distance to picturesque Durham and the magnificent Durham Cathedral. We highly recommend this place to stay.

Ellen was a fantastic host. Made me and my children feel really welcome. The house was large & very clean, ellen was on hand to help if needed. Would highly recommend & will be sure to stay again next time im up. Thank you very much Ellen. From jamie and the kids

Very convenient to train station and city center (though lots of stairs if you have luggage). Well equipped and clean. Host responded promptly about small things that weren’t working. We would have loved to have salt and pepper available, but coffee, tea, biscuits were a nice touch.

We booked Gillie's place as a retreat while we had major refurbishment work in our home. We were attracted by the description of the garden haven and we weren't disappointed. The house was a bit like a Tardis. Unassuming from the frontage but with loads of space and a wonderful garden at the back. The position between Durham Moor and Framwellgate was perfect. Easily walkable into Durham city and with great amenities nearby. Parking was for three vehicles and the wifi and smart tv were super fast. The Airbnb was also great value for money compared to other Durham City properties. As a host Gillie would not have been more helpful and responded to emails through Airbnb very quickly. Definitely one of our best stays.

Having travelled the world and stayed in multiple Airbnb, without a doubt this in fact, one of the best Airbnb I've used. From start to end, everything was perfect. I will surely stay here again.

We really enjoyed our 3 month stay at 'Over the top' which felt like our home away from home. The house has all the essentials, and is in a nice area with lots of shops and Aykley Wood nearby. Communication with Alan was very smooth.

It had been a terrific stay. It was way too short and unfortunately only a backup. I would have loved to find it earlier. We will definitely come back. Our dog Barney was the happiest dog on the planet. He found lovely companions in the two Collies and had all the space to run freely in a fenced spacious area. The Apartment was very gorgeous and furnished with cute little details. Heavenly and very comfortable bed. The hosts Pauline annd Bill also were the cutest you could imagine and very welcoming. They accommodated us on short notice. Thank you so much again!

Kind, accommodating, generous host and an incredibly comfortable Airbnb. Super easy to get to Beamish on the bus from the location. Little touches from Bev like snacks or a cold Pepsi Max and water on arrival make the stay even better. Great water pressure and temperature, wonderful bed, fantastic oscillating fan, and the mini fridge was perfect. When we were struggling night 2 to get good wifi, Bev popped over with a Deco mesh extender which solved the issue.

An absolutely beautiful accommodation, comfortable & large in a glorious setting. Zoe is so friendly, unassuming & helpful. Encouraged us to wander around her lovely garden, the very old courtyard & surroundings. Her dogs & cats add to the pleasant home stay atmosphere. The breakfast supplies, tea & coffee were very generous. Zoe booked us into a nearby pub for dinner which was a good idea as they can be very busy. There are a number of things to see in nearby towns. We would have loved to have stayed for much longer & will definitely return to Zoe’s if we ever get back to the UK.

Thank you for such a lovely stay. Your place is lovely and spacious and we all felt at home. We would be happy to come again.

Fantastic little abode - highly recommend for a night away in Newcastle.

Absolutely loved my stay here! The place is beautifully decorated with so much character—stylish, comfortable, and full of thoughtful touches that made it feel like home. The setting was perfect too—peaceful, charming, and a great base for exploring the area. What really made the experience stand out were the hosts. Super friendly and welcoming, with incredible local knowledge that totally upgraded my trip. From hidden gems to the best spots to eat and explore, their tips made all the difference. Can’t recommend this place enough—already looking forward to coming back!

A lovely space, beautifully presented. The hosts were very communicative and helpful. Perfect for getting into town.

Danielle’s flat was spotlessly clean, comfortable and has all the amenities you need. It’s near to the beautiful Northumberland park and local shops and resturant dare nearby. I would highly recommend a stay and would definitely return.

A lovely little flat, full of character. The clear instructions and photos made it easy to get in. We felt right at home and slept very well in the very comfortable bed. Thank you for having us Deb.

nice appartment in a great location close to stores and takeout options and close to major highways

A lovely apartment, bright and comfortable in a historic area of Newcastle, near to the castle and cathedral. Lots of good restaurants on the doorstep, a perfect place to stay.

We used Jen’s house as a stop over and it was very comfortable. Perfect distance from Newcastle City Centre and other areas.

The apartment was a perfect place to stay to go to a local wedding and also to discover the surrounding areas. It was very clean, well equipped and homely. We enjoyed our stay there immensely and we would definitely return there if we were in the area again. There are quite a few steps up to the two floors which didn't bother us but some people may find them difficult. Communication was great with lots of local suggestions and recommendations. Directions and instructions about the apartment were great Check in and check out was very easy. There was no downside to the apartment but unfortunately the recommended pub across the road was rather disappointing. The young barmaid was more interested in her phone and talking to a young male customer than serving drinks. A large red transit van was parked in our reserved parking space one evening but we just parked in an unmarked space overnight instead, so it wasn't a problem. We had a lovely meal at the Fox Hole in Priestbridge.

Fintan's place is located in the attractive village of Ovingham and is very convenient for accessing places along the Tyne Valley as well as Hadrian's Wall. The bed and shower were both great and all essential needs are provided for.

Myself, my partner and friends visited for the weekend and had a fab time. Lesley-Ann was a brilliant host and the apartment was beautiful in the perfect location. The handbook was filled with loads of info on things to do, recommended restaurants and bars etc. Would 100% stay again and would recommend highly ❤️

Thank you Lynn for a wonderful 4 days at your apartment. Bringing my mum and dad back to Sunderland after years away has been made so much nicer by having a perfect place to say. Communication has been excellent since the day I booked to the day you met us when we arrived. Seeing my parents smiles when we walked in told me I had made the right choice, you were so welcoming and the views from the living room are amazing, everything was fantastic and your advice on where to go for the football was perfect 👌🏻 Communication has been excellent and it was so good to meet you on our arrival, hopefully we will return in the near future as there are still many places to return to for more reminiscing.