A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated August 2025.
We have created a list with the best private villas in Durham, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Set in Durham and only 11 km from Beamish Museum, Station House offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is located 18 km from Lumley Castle and provides a housekeeping service. Newcastle Train Station is 22 km away and Utilita Arena is 23 km from the holiday home.
The units at the holiday home come with a seating area. Some of the units feature a satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. At the holiday home, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.
A Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the holiday home. For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered.
Guests at Station House can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 22 km from the accommodation, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 22 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 32 km from the property.Show full description
Boasting inner courtyard views, Barford barn holiday cottage features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 48 km from Lumley Castle. A hot tub is available for guests. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.
The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Teesside International Airport is 31 km from the property.Show full description
Boasting a garden and views of garden, Unbox at Poplar Tree is a recently renovated holiday home situated in Durham, 14 km from Lumley Castle. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 23 km from Beamish Museum.
All units at the holiday home come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with bathrobes, a walk-in shower and slippers. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the holiday home, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.
There is a coffee shop on-site.
The holiday home has a picnic area and a terrace.
Stadium of Light is 27 km from Unbox at Poplar Tree, while The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 29 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 38 km away.Show full description
Located in Barnard Castle in the Durham region, Phil's Cottage Sleeps 2 one dog by prior permission provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden views.
This holiday home is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Teesside International Airport is 38 km away.Show full description
The Print Shop is located in Barnard Castle, 11 km from Raby Castle, 23 km from Richmond Castle, as well as 26 km from Locomotion: The National Railway Museum. This holiday home is 29 km from Brough Castle and 38 km from Aysgarth Falls. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Bowes Museum is 800 metres away.
This holiday home is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with dishwasher, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Barnard Castle, like golfing and cycling.
Teesside International Airport is 43 km away.Show full description
Auckland View - a comfy & spacious 4bed with views is set in Coundon, 44 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, 44 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, as well as 45 km from Theatre Royal. With free private parking, the property is 28 km from Lumley Castle and 38 km from Beamish Museum. The property is non-smoking and is situated 43 km from Stadium of Light.
With free WiFi, this 4-bedroom holiday home features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.
MetroCentre is 46 km from the holiday home, while Newcastle Train Station is 47 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 31 km away.Show full description
Raven Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Barnard Castle, 23 km from Richmond Castle, 26 km from Locomotion: The National Railway Museum, as well as 29 km from Brough Castle. The 4-star holiday home is 11 km from Raby Castle. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Bowes Museum is 800 metres away.
The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Aysgarth Falls is 38 km from Raven Cottage. Teesside International Airport is 43 km away.Show full description
Located in Barnard Castle in the Durham region, Sheilas Cottage Sleeps 2 One dog allowed with prior permission provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.
The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Teesside International Airport is 38 km away.Show full description
Located 39 km from MetroCentre, 40 km from Lumley Castle and 44 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Home From Home features accommodation set in Stanhope. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 34 km from Beamish Museum.
The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the quiet street views.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 44 km from the holiday home, while Utilita Arena is 44 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 52 km away.Show full description
Located in Yarm, 13 km from Middlesbrough Cathedral, 29 km from Locomotion: The National Railway Museum and 32 km from Redcar Racecourse, Riverside Mews - Yarm High Street provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. With river views, this accommodation features a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 35 km from Raby Castle.
This holiday home comes with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
Richmond Castle is 35 km from the holiday home. Teesside International Airport is 5 km away.Show full description
White House Barn, near Yarm / Stockton-on-Tees is located in Yarm, 28 km from Redcar Racecourse, 31 km from Locomotion: The National Railway Museum, as well as 36 km from Raby Castle. This holiday home offers free private parking, private check-in and check-out and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 15 km from Middlesbrough Cathedral.
The holiday home comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.
Richmond Castle is 37 km from the holiday home. Teesside International Airport is 7 km away.Show full description
Situated 20 km from Beamish Museum, 31 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music and 31 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Hayloft Cottage features accommodation located in Durham. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 17 km from Lumley Castle.
The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the inner courtyard views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.
For guests with children, the holiday home offers a baby safety gate. Guests at Hayloft Cottage can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Theatre Royal is 31 km from the accommodation, while MetroCentre is 33 km away. Teesside International Airport is 38 km from the property.Show full description
Featuring inner courtyard views, Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat features accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 28 km from Beamish Museum. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.
Boasting a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The carpeted floor, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Durham, like hiking.
Lumley Castle is 31 km from Number 7 The Cottage A Rural Retreat, while Newcastle Train Station is 39 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 37 km away.Show full description
Situated in Barnard Castle, 1.3 km from Bowes Museum and 12 km from Raby Castle, Grade II listed house with river and castle views - Barnard Castle features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property features river views and is 27 km from Locomotion: The National Railway Museum and 28 km from Brough Castle. The property is non-smoking and is located 24 km from Richmond Castle.
The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Aysgarth Falls is 38 km from the holiday home. Teesside International Airport is 44 km from the property.Show full description
Set in High Etherley and only 35 km from Lumley Castle, Holly Tree Cottage offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features quiet street views and is 49 km from Stadium of Light. The property is non-smoking and is situated 36 km from Beamish Museum.
The 1-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.
Guests can also relax in the garden.
Teesside International Airport is 30 km away.Show full description
Boasting a hot tub, Middleton Cottages is set in Yarm. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The holiday home also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.
The holiday home provides guests with a patio, garden views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, the units have bed linen and towels.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Yarm, like hiking. Barbecue facilities are at guests' disposal at the holiday home, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area.
Middlesbrough Cathedral is 10 km from Middleton Cottages, while Redcar Racecourse is 27 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 15 km away.Show full description
Located in Bishop Auckland in the Durham region, Bishop's Rest features a patio. The property is set 39 km from Beamish Museum, 43 km from Stadium of Light and 47 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lumley Castle is 29 km away.
The 3-bedroom holiday home is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Newcastle Train Station is 47 km from the holiday home, while MetroCentre is 47 km away. Teesside International Airport is 31 km from the property.Show full description
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