# 88 Holiday cottages for couples in Durham (2026)

> 88 holiday cottages for couples in Durham, best reviewed first — including Hillcrest Country Park - Hawthorn Cottage. Ratings, locations and details.

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88 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 9 November 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All holiday cottages in Durham](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages)

[Dog-friendly 270](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/dog-friendly) [Hot tub 44](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/hot-tub) [Sleeps 10+ 31](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/large-groups) [For couples 88](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/for-couples)

[Richmond Hillcrest Country Park - Hawthorn Cottage ★ 4.8 (114) One-bedroom cottage in County Durham countryside, sleeping two, with everything provided for self-catering stays.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/hillcrest-country-park-hawthorn-cottage-uk51370) [Richmond Hillcrest Country Park - Rose Cottage ★ 4.8 (114) Rose Cottage, Richmond: single-storey cottage for two in a country park setting, with parking and a garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/hillcrest-country-park-rose-cottage-uk51373) [Spennymoor Old Hall Cottages - Hall Farm Cottage ★ 4.7 (43) One-bedroom barn conversion near Spennymoor with hot tub, fully equipped kitchen, and private garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/old-hall-cottages-hall-farm-cottage-30419) [Barnard Castle Buckswell Cottage ★ 4.9 (19) One-bedroom cottage near Barnard Castle with views over Baldersdale and direct access to moorland walks including the Pennine Way.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/buckswell-cottage-ukc2739) [Bishop Auckland Little Glencrest ★ 5.0 (17) One-bedroom converted milking parlour near Bishop Auckland with private hot tub and enclosed garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/little-glencrest-uk40254) [Barnard Castle Curlew Cottage ★ 5.0 (9) This all ground floor cottage is in a countryside location two miles from Barnard Castle and sleeps two people in one bedroom.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/curlew-cottage-syk21863) [Consett Chestnut Cottage ★ 5.0 (4) One-bedroom detached cottage near Consett with open-plan ground floor, sleeping two, one dog welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/chestnut-cottage-30035) [Durham White House Cottages - The Hen House ★ 4.0 (5) The Hen House, Durham: one-bedroom cottage on one level, two miles from the city centre with parking and enclosed garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/white-house-cottages-the-hen-house-ukc1742) [Edmundbyers Wayside Cottage ★ 5.0 (3) This end-terrace cottage is located in the County Durham village of Edmundbyers and can sleep two people.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/wayside-cottage-syk961944) [Barnard Castle The Byre ★ 5.0 (2) One-bedroom converted byre near Barnard Castle, set on a working farm in open countryside with ground-floor access.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-byre-25362) [Bishop Auckland Owl Cottage ★ 5.0 (1) One-bedroom cottage near Bishop Auckland for couples or solo travellers, with wood burner and free pet stays.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/owl-cottage-uk49476) [Durham Annexe 1 One-bedroom annexe in Brandon village, 10 minutes from Durham city, with parking and EV charging.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/annexe-1-uk44935) [Durham Annexe 2 One-bedroom ground-floor annexe in Brandon Village, recently refurbished, ten minutes from Durham city centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/annexe-2-uk44936) [Durham Annexe 3 One-bedroom annexe in County Durham, near Durham city, recently refurbished and set up entirely on ground floor.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/annexe-3-uk44937) [Durham Annexe 4 One-bedroom annexe for couples or solo travellers near Durham, with luxury finishes and private parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/annexe-4-uk44940) [Durham Annexe 5 One-bedroom annexe sleeping four near Durham, with walking routes on the doorstep and the cathedral city ten minutes' drive away.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/annexe-5-uk44939) [Durham Romany Hollow Refurbished Romani caravan near Durham sleeping two, with decking and countryside views on a working farm.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/romany-hollow-uk45979) [Mickleton, Teesdale Garden Cottage Stone cottage for 3 (2 adults and 1 child) on a Teesdale farm near Mickleton, County Durham.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/garden-cottage-syk1132) [Gainford Barforth Hall Parlour Stone-built studio cottage sleeping 2 near Gainford, County Durham.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/barforth-hall-parlour-syk927831) [Ovington The Conifers Stone-built cottage sleeping two in Ovington, County Durham, eight miles from Barnard Castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-conifers-syk935226) [Wolsingham Old Queen's Head One-bedroom apartment for two in Wolsingham, County Durham, on the second floor with no lift.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/old-queens-head-syk916004) [Barnard Castle The Little Flat One-bedroom flat sleeping 2 in Barnard Castle, County Durham; pets allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-little-flat-syk983102) [Stanhope Old Workhouse Cottage One-bedroom mid-terrace cottage in Stanhope, County Durham, sleeping 2.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/old-workhouse-cottage-syk1000076) [Butterknowle Ferngrove Cottage One-bedroom barn conversion in Butterknowle, County Durham, sleeping 2.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/ferngrove-cottage-syk996441) [Ovington Garden Cottage Stone-built terraced cottage in Ovington, County Durham, sleeping 2 in 1 bedroom, pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/garden-cottage-syk1021694) [Wolsingham Bedroom 1 First-floor pub apartment in Wolsingham, County Durham, sleeping 6.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/bedroom-1-syk1125342) [Wolsingham Bedroom 2 One double bedroom in a pub in Wolsingham, County Durham; sleeps 2.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/bedroom-2-syk1125350) [Ebchester Hadrian Barn 1 One-bedroom cottage in Ebchester, County Durham, sleeping two, pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/hadrian-barn-1-syk1042303) [Wolsingham Bedroom 3 First-floor bedroom for two in a pub in Wolsingham, County Durham; pets allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/bedroom-3-syk1163425) [Brandon, County Durham Cosy Cottage 1 One-bedroom single-storey cottage in Brandon, County Durham, sleeps 2.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/cosy-cottage-1-syk1173941) [Brandon, County Durham Cosy Cottage 2 One-bedroom single-storey cottage for two in Brandon, County Durham.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/cosy-cottage-2-syk1173946) [Brandon, County Durham Cosy Cottage 3 Single-storey cottage in Brandon, County Durham, sleeping 2 in one double bedroom.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/cosy-cottage-3-syk1173947) [Brandon, County Durham Cosy Cottage 4 Single-storey cottage for two in Brandon, County Durham, with one double bedroom.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/cosy-cottage-4-syk1173948) [Brandon, County Durham Cosy Cottage 5 One-bedroom single-storey cottage sleeping 2 in Brandon, County Durham; pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/cosy-cottage-5-syk1173950) [Brandon, County Durham Courtyard Cottage Number 6 One-bedroom single-storey cottage in Brandon, County Durham, sleeps 2.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/courtyard-cottage-number-6-syk1173951) [Brandon, County Durham Courtyard Cottage Number 10 Single-storey cottage for two with one double bedroom in Brandon, County Durham.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/courtyard-cottage-number-10-syk1173953) [Brandon, County Durham Courtyard Cottage Number 9 One-bedroom single-storey cottage for two in Brandon, County Durham; pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/courtyard-cottage-number-9-syk1173955) [Bishop Auckland Newfield Apartment Ground-floor apartment in Bishop Auckland sleeping 4, pets allowed.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/newfield-apartment-syk1175257) [🏨Cottages Barnard Castle Belle Vue - Belle Vue Cottage ★ 4.0 (3) One-bedroom cottage in Eggleston village, County Durham, with enclosed garden and free pet stay.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/belle-vue-belle-vue-cottage-ukc778) [🏨Cottages Durham Ashtree Hideaway Self-built one-bedroom hideaway near Durham with hot tub, stylish interiors and dog-friendly policy.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/ashtree-hideaway-uk51582) [🏨Cottages Durham Bailey Cottage Bailey Cottage, Staindrop near Durham: one-bedroom stone cottage with woodburning stove, sleeps 2, pets welcome.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/bailey-cottage-uk46644) [🏨Cottages Durham Causey Arch Cottages - Gracies Cottage One-bedroom ground-floor cottage for two near Durham, with parking and garden in a countryside setting.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/causey-arch-cottages-gracies-cottage-uk44686) [🏨Cottages St John's Chapel Middlehope Cottage One-bedroom cottage in St John's Chapel, County Durham, sleeps 3.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/middlehope-cottage-syk1120717) [🏨Cottages Durham Causey Arch Cottages - Roxy’s Cottage One-bedroom cottage near Durham for couples, with parking and garden; pets stay free.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/causey-arch-cottages-roxy-s-cottage-uk44687) [🏨Cottages Barnard Castle Woodland View Woodland View in Barnard Castle, County Durham sleeps two people in one bedroom.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/woodland-view-syk1150078) [🏨Cottages Durham Causey Arch Cottages - Teddys Cottage One-bedroom ground-floor cottage for two near Durham, with free pet stay and access to Beamish museum, Causey Arch bridge and Tanfield Railway.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/causey-arch-cottages-teddys-cottage-uk44685) [🏨Cottages Durham Chapel Court Apartment One-bedroom apartment in Durham city centre, ground floor with parking and all essentials included.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/chapel-court-apartment-uk49809) [🏨Cottages Durham Gracey’s Apartment One-bedroom apartment in rural County Durham near Durham, with a pub within walking distance.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/gracey-s-apartment-ukc8960) [🏨Cottages Durham Low Stonebank Cottage One-bedroom cottage for two near Durham, with open-plan living and direct access to countryside walks.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/low-stonebank-cottage-uk41027) [🏨Cottages Durham Mill Force Cottage One-bedroom cottage near Durham, fully equipped for self-catering with everything from air fryer to washing machine included.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/mill-force-cottage-uk12337) [🏨Cottages Durham Nook Cottage One-bedroom cottage two miles from Durham, ground floor throughout with private garden and parking for couples or solo travellers.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/nook-cottage-uk49260) [🏨Cottages Durham Ouston Oasis Beamish One-bedroom ground-floor apartment near Beamish, County Durham, sleeping four with a sofa bed and full kitchen.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/ouston-oasis-beamish-uk49093) [🏨Cottages Consett Sycamore Cottage One-bedroom cottage near Consett, County Durham, with direct access to walking routes and within reach of Lanchester's pubs and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/sycamore-cottage-ukc639) [🏨Cottages Durham The Byre The Byre, County Durham: converted stone cottage for two with woodburner, garden and private parking near Durham.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-byre-uk50272) [🏨Cottages Durham The Dovecote One-bedroom barn conversion in Romaldkirk, County Durham, surrounded by Dales footpaths and close to waterfalls.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-dovecote-30765) [🏨Cottages Durham The Loft The Loft, Brandon Village near Durham: one-bedroom first-floor apartment with kitchen, ensuite and private courtyard, 3 miles from the city.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-loft-uk41460) [🏨Cottages Durham The Old Chapel Former chapel in Baldersdale with moorland views, near Durham, Yorkshire Dales and Pennine Way.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-old-chapel-kym) [🏨Cottages Consett The Old Stables - Number 3 One-bedroom converted stables in Consett sleeps four on a single ground floor, with an enclosed garden and parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-old-stables-number-3-30712) [🏨Cottages Consett The School House One-bedroom cottage in Consett with everything provided: dishwasher, washing machine, heating and wifi included, plus enclosed garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-school-house-28445) [🏨Cottages Durham The Tractor House The Tractor House, County Durham: one-bedroom cottage on a working farm, all on ground floor, near Durham.](https://staycation.co.uk/durham/cottages/the-tractor-house-uk47701)

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## Quick answers

How many holiday cottages for couples are there in Durham?+

We list 88 in Durham. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which holiday cottages for couples in Durham are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Hillcrest Country Park - Hawthorn Cottage (4.8/5, 114 reviews), Hillcrest Country Park - Rose Cottage (4.8/5, 114 reviews) and Old Hall Cottages - Hall Farm Cottage (4.7/5, 43 reviews).

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