Nook Cottage

Nook Cottage suits couples or anyone travelling alone who wants their own space without fuss. Everything is on one level: a sitting room with TV and electric fire, a kitchen with oven, hob, microwave and air fryer for proper cooking, a double bedroom, and a shower room. The essentials—heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi—are covered. There's parking for one car on site.

The kitchen is well equipped for self-catering, with a washer-dryer tucked in too. A private garden at the back, enclosed and facing west, has seating for when the weather cooperates. Ground-floor access and a shower cubicle make it accessible; a travel cot and highchair are available if needed. Smoking is not permitted.

Two miles from Durham city centre puts you close enough to reach the cathedral, castle and riverside walks easily, but far enough to have genuine quiet. The setting suits anyone wanting a base for exploring the city without the noise of staying in it.