Apartments and Cottages in County Durham
Given that it is more usual for Irish counties to prefix their names with the word 'county', Durham has proved to be the exception to the rule in England where it has crept into use over the decades simply to distinguish the county as a whole from the city of the same name. While this in itself sets it apart from other counties of England, holiday homes in County Durham will give you the chance to discover a region that is unique in many ways. The sheer individuality of this part of the country is guaranteed to provide a once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience and one that could not be compared with anywhere else in England - bed and breakfasts and self catering cottage rentals in County Durham offering holiday accommodation to suit whatever your preferences and requirements may be in a wide range of rural and urban environments, promising anything from a complete break from the same old routine to real home-away-from-home comforts and familiarities.
With an opportunity to discover a huge variety of sporting and recreational activities in locations throughout County Durham, holiday homes can be found to meet the needs of any family vacation with the kind of versatility that caters for all ages and interests at any time of the year. Finding that a holiday cottage in County Durham will put you somewhere between a spectacular coastline of dramatic cliffs and windswept beaches and the outstanding scenic beauty of the north Pennines could incur a rapid change of plans if you were hoping to do nothing more than put your feet up for a week or two. Being so close to landscapes that simply must be explored by anyone who loves the great outdoors will encourage you to leave the luxury of your cottage rental in Durham, but even if your energy levels mean that a leisurely stroll along a deserted beach might be all you can manage, you can always leave the 12 mile hike along the rugged Pennine Way to the more ambitious members of your family!
While holiday homes in Durham or Darlington will appeal to those seeking plenty of urban culture, smaller towns like Bishop Auckland or Barnard Castle are places that can still provide a good selection of modern shopping, dining and entertainment facilities but can also offer access to a wealth of ancient architecture and a much deeper sense of tradition. Head further out-of-town to a sleepy rural village and you'll find holiday cottages in County Durham in situations of such peaceful seclusion that you couldn't hope for a better get-away-from-it-all solution in other county of England. And when you can get out of bed late, have proper, unhurried breakfasts and then spend the rest of each day just relaxing and enjoying being able to forget about your usual hectic lifestyle, you won't think twice about renting a holiday home in Durham whenever you need to recharge your batteries!