Discover Durham

There’s so much to see and do around County Durham you’ll always be spoiled for choice, whether it’s striking out into the ups and downs of the glorious Dales – an International Dark Sky Park ideal for star gazing – or exploring the magnificent North Northumberland Heritage Coast with splendid seaside locations such as Bamburgh and Holy Island, Lindisfarne, so

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important to English Christianity.

The university city of Durham is fascinating and always vibrant with its on-trend shops and eateries and the majestic double World Heritage Centre of its cathedral and castle at its heart, picturesquely fronted by the River Wear. From July 10 to September 10 the cathedral hosts a unique rotating artwork by Luke Jerram, Gaia, being linked

Family Run Traditional Holiday Cottages Located Across County Durham

Kingfisher Cottage (sleeps 6) and Bishops Cottage (sleeps 4) are dog friendly and are equipped with essential amenities such as free wifi and accessible parking to ensure your stay is as stress-free as possible. Boasting convenient locations, the cottages are situated between the beautiful Durham Dales, the stunning Durham Heritage Coast and the quaint market town of Barnard Castle. Alongside this, they are both within walking distance of pubs and are surrounded by local walks and attractions, including the spectacular Eleven Arches Kynren experience and the Cathedral city of Durham.

As a family, we are proud of our cottages and we aim to ensure that every guest has a memorable and enjoyable stay. Our success is built on experience and years of hard work, which has enabled us to understand what our valued guests are looking for; home comforts, exceptional cleanliness, comfortable furnishings and attention to detail!

Our traditional ‘country style’ cottages all have exceptionally high ratings and we continually strive to improve and maintain them to an even higher standard, to ensure guests enjoy their stay and help us to maintain our reputation!

To find out more, or to book to many special events alongside the cathedral’s stunning regular displays.

Don’t miss Beamish Living Museum of the North with its newly added 1950s attractions, or the spectacular outdoor show Kynren, whirling its summer audiences through a family friendly 2000 years of gripping British history.