Kid-friendly vacation rentals in County Durham

Lovely house which was very clean & tidy. Was just as described in the photos. The house is at the bottom of a quite busy road so there is traffic noise which passes with minimal disruption, this is also within walking distance of Bishop Auckland centre. Only thing could say there were no teabags but there's a shop over the road & we had family round the corner. I would definitely recommended staying here as we hopefully will on our next visit to family.

This was our second stay and was perfect . We had our son, his wife and baby with us this time and wondered if we’d have enough room for us all but it was fine, plenty of space for us all and Milo (the dog). Even has two parking spaces. Thank again😍

Absolutely gorgeous house in a beautiful location. Everything was spotless. Angela was a brilliant host, and left lots of extra finishing touches to make our stay 10/10. We will definitely stay here again, and would recommend in a heartbeat.

Great space about twenty mins walk from Durham city centre. My daughter and I went to Durham for the university open day and this space was really fab, we both could have our own rooms and I could park right outside without any charge. Xxx

Lovely place and was clean+smelt nice upon entering, hosts were fast at replying and attended to all questions asked. The stairs are a little crazy and definitely different but made staying there funnier - only thing I would say that was a negative about the whole thing was the wobbly stair railing but besides from that a nice quiet area with a cosy hot tub. Thanks guys!

We had a lovely time. The house was very nice and well worth the money. There was lots to do around the area and further afield. Melanie was very helpful and responded immediately to any questions. An excellent place to stay to explore the North East!

Was pleasantly surprised at how quiet the area was and only 5 minutes walk to a little shop. Matthew was a great host and very helpful. The house was roomy and everything you could need was provided, lovely white fluffy towels were an unexpected bonus and appreciated. The hosts have really thought about their guests and have done their best for a very reasonable cost to make a pleasant stay.

The perfect place to stay for the night, very spacious rooms and clean throughout. Communication from the hosts was excellent and it was easy to get into the property.

It had been a terrific stay. It was way too short and unfortunately only a backup. I would have loved to find it earlier. We will definitely come back. Our dog Barney was the happiest dog on the planet. He found lovely companions in the two Collies and had all the space to run freely in a fenced spacious area. The Apartment was very gorgeous and furnished with cute little details. Heavenly and very comfortable bed. The hosts Pauline annd Bill also were the cutest you could imagine and very welcoming. They accommodated us on short notice. Thank you so much again!

Kind, accommodating, generous host and an incredibly comfortable Airbnb. Super easy to get to Beamish on the bus from the location. Little touches from Bev like snacks or a cold Pepsi Max and water on arrival make the stay even better. Great water pressure and temperature, wonderful bed, fantastic oscillating fan, and the mini fridge was perfect. When we were struggling night 2 to get good wifi, Bev popped over with a Deco mesh extender which solved the issue.

My friends and I stayed here for a wedding nearby. It was a great location which was easy to order taxis to and from. There is a big Sainsburys right next door for anything you might need. Beds were VERY comfortable and it was great to have a shower in each room. It was clean and tidy. Geoff and Julie were very friendly and welcoming and we’re really grateful for a lovely stay ☺️

Thank you for such a lovely stay. Your place is lovely and spacious and we all felt at home. We would be happy to come again.

Beautiful little hidden gem! A perfect stay whilst we attended a wedding at Middleton Lodge. The flat was well equipped, bed was super comfy and the towels were large and fluffy! I would deffinatley reccomend to others 😃😃. Thank you Fiona!

This is a quiet apartment on a small estate close to the railway station. It is great if you are working away from home, or visiting for a few days. Instructions were clear and Mike was responsive. It looked like the description and it was great to have 2 bedrooms.

Anne and Norman’s place was wonderful! Quiet, clean, easy to get around by bus, train or Uber/Taxi. I had a terrific time and was able to get to every place I wanted to visit via public transit. Shops for grocery was a short walk away. Norman and Anne were the most friendly and lovely people you would ever meet. Thank you so much! 😊

We really enjoyed our stay, friendly host, well equipped apartment with a nice en-suite. Short walk to a nice pub (Black Lion). About 10-15 minute drive to hamsterley forest and we enjoyed visiting the Auckland project in Bishop Auckland. We would definitely return if we were in the area again.

A lovely little flat, full of character. The clear instructions and photos made it easy to get in. We felt right at home and slept very well in the very comfortable bed. Thank you for having us Deb.

I had a wonderful experience in this penthouse with a sea view. The location is perfect, very close to the beach, and the view is absolutely stunning. The interior is modern, clean, and very comfortable. Ideal for relaxation, peace, and special moments. I would definitely come back!

Lovely and calm apartment, very clean and well stocked, and had everything we needed for a 1 night stay while we were in the area to attend a wedding. The record player and nice selection of classical LPs was a great touch! Check in was super easy and with a personal touch, we picked up the keys from Fiona in their cycle shop downstairs, she was lovely! Easy parking close to the flat and short walking distance to the Market Square and Auckland Project museums. Really nice experience overall!

A small flat in the basement of a well-kept townhouse. The flat is well designed, and equally well furnished. It has everything you need. The wifi works well. From the place it is easy to walk to area with shops and restaurants, as well as the centre of Durham. The train station and bus station are a 10 minute walk away.

Nigel's apartment was spotlessly clean on arrival and it was really nice to be greeted in person by the host - even though we kept him waiting - sorry Nigel. Excellent location with easy access to local bus services. That was great for us having travelled to the area by train, but we were still able to visit all the places we wanted to go by using the X20 only yards away from the accomodation and the 21 or X21 bus stop only 5 mins walk away. We couldn't have asked for better accommodation or host. All in all a memorable experience which we would recommend to everyone. Thank you we had a lovely week.

Great location, good base for exploring area, trains, buses etc. Flat had all I needed, wanted for nothing, comfortable, warm. Overall peaceful but near lots of pubs, bar, market etc

The apartment was a perfect place to stay to go to a local wedding and also to discover the surrounding areas. It was very clean, well equipped and homely. We enjoyed our stay there immensely and we would definitely return there if we were in the area again. There are quite a few steps up to the two floors which didn't bother us but some people may find them difficult. Communication was great with lots of local suggestions and recommendations. Directions and instructions about the apartment were great Check in and check out was very easy. There was no downside to the apartment but unfortunately the recommended pub across the road was rather disappointing. The young barmaid was more interested in her phone and talking to a young male customer than serving drinks. A large red transit van was parked in our reserved parking space one evening but we just parked in an unmarked space overnight instead, so it wasn't a problem. We had a lovely meal at the Fox Hole in Priestbridge.

Lovely clean apartment, perfect for our one night in Durham. Centrally located so we could walk everywhere. Light and bright, immaculately clean and even an emergency cup of tea/coffee with little milk package available as I forgot to bring mine! Highly recommend.