Holiday cottages in County Durham, County Durham
Plan Your County Durham Group Stay
Everything your group needs for a brilliant County Durham break — live weather, tide times, days out, walks, pubs & restaurants, beaches, EV charging, shops and how to get around County Durham.
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Local Weather
Open-Meteo
Planning a holiday in County Durham? Keep an eye on the local forecast before you set off. Whether you're heading for the County Durham coast or exploring inland, here's the weather and a five-day outlook to help you make the most of your stay.
14°
CloudyWind 5 km/h · feels seasonal
Today
19° 14°
Sat
20° 11°
Sun
17° 13°
Mon
19° 12°
Tue
18° 12°
Tide Times — County Durham Coast
Environment Agency
The County Durham coastline is one of the finest in England, and knowing the tides makes all the difference for beach days, coastal walks and watersports. These readings from the nearest County Durham tide gauge show whether the water is rising or falling.
Nearest gaugeNorth Shields
Tide fallingBased on last readings
Updated 05:00Gauge reading
Days Out Nearby
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From historic castles to family attractions and nature reserves, County Durham is packed with brilliant days out. These are real places to visit near your County Durham holiday cottage.
Observation Tower
Viewpoint · Witton-le-Wear
Low Lane, Witton-le-Wear, DL14 0AG, United Kingdom
Slotburn Brick Works
Attraction · Witton-le-Wear
Engineman's Terrace, Witton-le-Wear, DL15 8BD, United Kingdom
North Beechburn Colliery
Attraction · Howden le Wear
A689, Howden le Wear, DL15 8AX, United Kingdom
Escomb War Memorial
Landmark · Toronto
Hallimond Road, Toronto, DL14 7ST, United Kingdom
New Carterthorne Colliery
Attraction · Ramshaw
Nettlebed Lane, Ramshaw, DL14 0PR, United Kingdom
Howden Colliery
Attraction · Howden le Wear
Village Gate, Howden le Wear, DL15 8EF, United Kingdom
West Carterthorne Colliery
Attraction · Ramshaw
Nettlebed Lane, Ramshaw, DL14 0PR, United Kingdom
Howden-le-Wear War Memorial
Landmark · Howden le Wear
High Street, Howden le Wear, DL15 8EZ, United Kingdom
Walking Routes
OSM Overpass
There's no better way to explore County Durham than on foot. From gentle coastal strolls to woodland trails, these are real waymarked footpaths and named routes near your cottage.
Finchale Camino Inglés (Durham to Escomb)
Regional route
Trail
Teesdale Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Middlesbrough)
Regional route · UK long distance footpath from Dufton to Warrenby.
Trail
Way of Life - Gainford to Escomb
Regional route
Trail
Way of Light
Regional route
Trail
Weardale Way
Regional route
124 km
Auckland Way Railway Path
Waymarked route
7 km
Bedburn Valley Walk
Local route
4.0 km
Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path
Waymarked route
Trail
Deerness Valley Railway Path
Waymarked route
Trail
Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk
Local route
9 km
H100 - Esh Winning and Waterhouses
Local route
Trail
H100 - Spennymoor and Byers Green
Local route
Trail
EV Charging Points
Open Charge Map
Travelling to County Durham in an electric vehicle? Many of our cottages offer EV charging, and there's a growing network of public chargers across the county. These are real charging points near your County Durham stay.
DCC Hardwick Park 1
2 points · up to 22 kW
Sedgefield, TS21 2DN
Fast
Bishop Auckland College
1 point · up to 3 kW
Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ
Standard
Tesco Extra - Bishop Auckland
2 points · up to 7 kW
Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AB
Standard
Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland
4 points · up to 150 kW
Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AE
Rapid
North Bondgate Car Park
4 points · up to 7 kW
Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PG
Standard
Sainsburys Bishop Auckland
2 points · up to 3 kW
Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AE
Standard
DCC Tenters Street Car Park
2 points · up to 50 kW
Bishop Auckland, DL14 7AD
Rapid
Morrisons Bishop Auckland
3 points · up to 50 kW
Bishop Auckland, DL14 7TN
Rapid
Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland
2 points · up to 3 kW
Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AE
Standard
Morrisons Bishop Auckland
3 points · up to 50 kW
Bishop Aukland, DL147TN
Rapid
DCC South Terrace Car Park
2 points · up to 22 kW
Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LE
Fast
Instavolt Bishop Auckland
4 points · up to 120 kW
Durham, DL14 9AE
Rapid
Getting Around
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Getting to and around County Durham is easy once you know your options. From the nearest railway stations to local buses, here's how to reach your County Durham holiday cottage and explore the area.
Witton-le-Wear Station
Nearest railway station
1.5 km
Bishop Auckland West Station
Nearest railway station
4.5 km
Bishop Auckland Station
Nearest railway station
4.8 km
Pubs & Restaurants
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Whether you're after a proper country pub or a good meal out, County Durham has plenty to offer. These are real venues near your cottage.
The Victoria
Bishop Auckland
Pub
The Dun Cow
Bishop Auckland
Pub
The Three Tuns
Bishop Auckland
Pub
The 68 Café
Bishop Auckland
Café
Sportsman Inn
Bishop Auckland
Pub
Curlew Cafe
Bishop Auckland
Café
The Saxon Inn
Bishop Auckland
Pub
The Bishop's Lodge
Bishop Auckland
Pub
Supermarkets & Shops
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Stocking up for your stay in County Durham? Here are the nearest supermarkets and convenience stores to your cottage.
Costcutter
Bishop Auckland DL14 0ST
Shop
Spar
Bishop Auckland DL14 9HE
Shop
Best One
Bishop Auckland DL14 9HE
Shop
Manor Road Convenience Store
St Helen Auckland DL14 9ER
Shop
Morrisons Daily
Bishop Auckland DL14 9HL
Shop
Tesco Extra
Bishop Auckland DL14 9AB
Supermarket
News & Homeware
St Helen Auckland DL14 9BB
Shop
M&S Simply Food
Bishop Auckland DL14 9FA
Supermarket
Useful Info
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Good to know before your stay in County Durham — nearest hospitals and A&E departments.
Auckland Park Hospital
Bishop Auckland
4.5 km
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Bishop Auckland
4.8 km
