Family-friendly vacation rentals in Durham

A group of old school friends had a lovely stay at Shelia’s beautiful house. Great open kitchen and communal space. Made use of the hot tub which was a nice addition. Nice country walks from the house and enjoyed a meal at The Farmers Inn. Would definitely stay again.

The property is beautiful but Billy and Gill made our stay extra special. They couldn’t do enough to help us feel at home. The apartment was clean, spacious, warm, safe, cosy and exactly as described. There is a large lounge to relax in with a great range of DVDS, games and books. We also had access to the games room which our boys were intrigued by and found a lovely Pinocchio book, Disney jigsaw puzzle and had a little go on the snooker table. But the stand out was the garden with treehouse, trampoline and ride on toys - our boys were obsessed - it was all perfect for our needs. Nice little extra touches were the welcome treats on arrival for both us and our kids and a bottle milk in the fridge. Billy and Gill always had time to talk and make sure everything was okay for us. I had a treatment with Gill which was amazing and would definitely recommend. Already planning our next trip at Stonelea House - thank you again for letting us stay in your lovely home.

Lovely accommodation. Comfy beds. Clean. Just a few more plates and dishes would be useful. Fab hot tub. Would recommend

The photos don’t do this place justice. It really is beautiful. Quaint, spacious, clean and tidy. Plenty of facilities such as vac, mop, washing machine, dryer, cleaning products etc. Kitchen is a lovely space to all sit together. Bedrooms were very spacious and room for clothes etc. Lovely nights sleep in comfortable beds. Central heating worked a treat with log fire in the room (we didn’t need to use) including other heaters. It is lovely and warm and cosy. The views and surrounding areas are lovely. We used the hot tub which was a lovely addition and worked well been outside the conservatory part. We were a family group of mixed ages and we would absolutely stay here again. Host was great with contact prior to arrival with flexible check in/out. Overall a brilliant stay and we’ve also said we would return.

Harriet is so welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in her stunning barns. Everything is finished to a very high spec and the spacious bedrooms and en-suites are wonderful. The farm and countryside setting is beautiful. We were sorry to leave!

Great location, around the corner from the Metro. Exceeded expectation as haven't used air BnB before. Hosts were helpful. A lovely place, highly recomend!

What a perfect place to stay with all of the family from 11 months to 80+yrs of age. Accessibility for my mum was excellent with walk in showers and sofa chairs easy to get in and out of. A travel cot and high chair provided for the youngest member of the family. A dishwasher including the tablets along with a fully equipped kitchen, plastic glasses for use in the hot tub ideal with a glass of wine or too. Our two dogs enjoyed lots of walks and it was brilliant that the garden was fully enclosed and safe for them too. Sarah the host was lovely nothing was too much trouble, little touches like jigsaws and board games where available and the barn had been decorated for Christmas to make you feelst home. The barn was in a beautiful location with lots of walks and a local pub ( booking is essential). If your into astronomy go to Grassholme Observatory I learnt so much and the dark skies are awesome. We had a lovely New Years break and would highly recommended Sunrise Barn for families.

Stayed over night, 01/01/25, at Carey’s cosy cottage and we weren’t disappointed. Authentic country cottage but with all the mod cons. Very clean, warm and spacious rooms with electric storage heaters . Plus a very inviting coal fire! Carey is a brilliant host who possesses excellent communication skills along with a very warm welcome and homemade bread!! 😃. A definite thumbs up from me. Thankyou Carey 😀

Our Christmas stay was curtailed by family circumstances and Victoria could not have been more helpful and accommodating. Quick to respond to all our messages! Thank you Victoria!

We had a very comfortable stay here. The apartment has everything you could need and was a great place to relax after a busy day. It is also in a perfect location for visiting the town and is only a short distance from the park, Abbey and town centre. Ian responded very quickly when we messaged him to clarify a potential Road closure while we were there. The only thing that was a bit unusual was that the double bedroom is accessed through the en-suite bathroom. Many thanks.

This is a nice and calm room in walking distance from a lot of nice shops and restaurants. You have everything you need in Jesmond but it is easy to reach Newcastle's city centre as well. Joanne is a great and helpful host! I would definitely recommend this room.

The cottage is just beautiful, everything had been well thought through with style and good taste. The kitchen was excellent with everything we could possibly need, the house was warm and cosy and the bed super comfy. Overall the location was an absolute dream - would recommend the Allenheads Inn if you’re walking that way. Normally we use airbnbs as a base to be out every day but with this cottage, we ended up wanting to spend time in, just enjoying the cottage. We’ll definitely be back!

I recently had the pleasure of staying at this delightful Airbnb cottage, and I must say, it felt like a warm hug from the countryside itself. The Setting: Picture this: you drive down winding lanes, past rolling hills dotted with sheep and gliders flying above , until you find this charming stone cottage, almost hidden by the beauty around it. It's like stepping into a scene from a Jane Austen novel, but with all the modern comforts you could want. The Cottage: The moment I walked in, I was greeted by the comforting warmth from the underfloor heating the horses smiling at the gate to greet us and a nice surprise from our host Lucy a cake bread butter and milk! The beds were so comfy and it was silent just what we wanted. Helmsley is a short trip and we did plenty of walking around the area. Lucy was always on hand to help if we had any questions. A great relaxing break would throughly reccomend the cottage to anyone wanting to visit North Yorkshire Thank you everything ❤️

Emma’s lovely, clean flat in the middle of Bishop was ideal for us. The bedrooms are spacious with massive & comfortable beds. The kitchen is great for cooking and eating as a family & the bathroom’s fab. The living room is really cosy & lots of choice on the TV. It’s great that we could bring our dog as well. Parking right outside made this really convenient. We will definitely be back, as we have family close by. Thanks for a great stay!

This is our second stay in this beautiful house and it won’t be the last. Perfect location, spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for our five night stay. Little touches like the Christmas garland on the fireplace and the fairy lights just add to the pleasure of staying.

West Cottage perfect for a family of 4 with 2 boys, looking to get out into the countryside and explore the area. Beautiful location, photos don’t do it justice, surrounded by green hills, sheep and with a brook below the garden. We were lucky enough to have the place to ourselves which meant we could use the wave machine, hot tub and games room whenever we wanted after days out. Also enjoyed having our meals out on the lawn. Cottage had all we needed, comfy beds and kitchen well-equipped.

We loved the remoteness of the cottage, the peace & quiet. Loved the pool & hot tub which is a must if we don't stay coastal.You definitely need a car to access any shops as the nearest shop is 2.3 miles and this closes at 5. No pubs within walking distance and some pubs only opened certain days and opened at 6. However that's what makes the place attractive & peaceful. Lots of places to visit with 10 mile radius. Great walks and historical sites to see. Beautiful landscape. Cottage was very snug & comfortable.

We had a great few days in this little house, and were able to explore a number of different beautiful locations from this spot. Recommended for hikers and walkers, although you will need a car as the location is pretty remote.

Excellent we enjoyed it very much. We definitely will be back. Highly recommended.

Booked a last minute break. Studio cottage was lovely, clean and fresh. Swimming pool and hot tub were a nice touch. Thank you

lovely place would definitely recommend people are very friendly and helpful gorgeous chipshop called 147 in Barnard Castle well worth a visit will definitely go back dog freindly place amenities very good pool, jacuzzi,pool table and a gym excellent thanks again Chris memorable experience had by all