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County Durham is a Northeast England county bordering Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, Yorkshire and Cumbria. Its historic boundaries stretch between the rivers Tyne and Tees and encompass high, windswept moors, wooded valleys and peaceful farmland in which a delightful range of rural holiday cottages will catch your attention. The county town of Durham is a maze of ancient cobbled streets packed with independent businesses best explored by foot. Visit the magnificent cathedral and castle before wandering along the riverside. 13th-century Crook Hall and Gardens and the University Botanic Garden are well worth visiting.

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Darlington is a charming market town on the banks of the River Skerne and a must-see during your stay in a County Durham holiday cottage. Explore the town's many historic sites, including Piercebridge Roman Fort, one of several forts built on Dere Street, which was once one of Britain's most important Roman roads. It grew as an industrial centre in the 19th century, thanks to investment by wealthy Quaker families, and played a role in the birth of the railway when George Stephenson's engine Locomotion No.1 travelled through the town.

Other popular destinations near County Durham holiday cottages include Barnard Castle, an ancient market town on the banks of the River Tees. The imposing ruins of a medieval castle looming over the river on a high rock, with the remains of a 12th-century tower and the 14th-century Great Hall. The castle is not to be missed, with far-reaching views over the Tees Gorge. Nearby, The Bowes Museum houses North England's best fine and decorative European art collection. Well worth a visit on self-catering holidays in County Durham, Hartlepool has a rich heritage as a port and shipbuilding centre. At the same time, Bishop Auckland is a picturesque market town in the Vale of Durham, overlooking the River Wear.

County Durham Destinations