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Colliery Cottage, Durham
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Durham, Durham
- Place, Diggerland7 min drive
- Place, Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve8 min drive
- Place, Hall Hill Farm8 min drive
- Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)37 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 01
1 King Bed
Bedroom 02
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
About this property
Colliery Cottage, Durham
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Amenities
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Pets welcome
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Durham
Located in Durham, this cottage is in the city centre and next to a golf course. Oriental Museum and Empire Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mini Moos Adventure Farm and Holmside Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium or Heritage Park Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Durham, Durham
What's nearby
- Diggerland - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
- Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
- Hall Hill Farm - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
- Durham University - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
- Durham Cathedral - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The New Board Inn - 5 min drive
- The Kings Head - 4 min drive
- The Flass Pub - 7 min drive
- Valentino's - 4 min drive
- Cross Keys, Esh - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John
2 September 2025
Comfortable cottage in lovely location
John
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tristan
11 November 2025
We loved it
Tristan
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather P.
11 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jim
25 August 2025
The cottage was excellent and the host so very helpful
Jim
From a partner site
8/10 Good
James
25 July 2023
A perfect location for a visiting the local attractions
James
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Keith
25 July 2023
Beautiful cottage, tastefully decorated, great location
Keith
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emma
25 July 2023
Perfect
Emma
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy
25 July 2023
Beautiful cottage with everything you could need.
Wendy
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Wendy C.
20 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage
Wendy C.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jean R.
16 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs J Romanic
Jean R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie
25 July 2023
High standard, immaculately clean comfortable cottage
Julie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Catherine
11 September 2024
Perfect house in great dog walking area
Catherine
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian
25 July 2023
Much better than expected
Brian
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen K.
22 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cornsay Colliery
Stephen K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Philippa B.
1 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Philippa B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon L.
6 March 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
Sharon L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie E.
3 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High Quality Property - all you could need
Julie E.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert H.
21 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Richard P.
9 September 2025
Richard P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Catherine H.
29 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catherine H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Host
We are a family run business who aim to make your stay with us as memorable as possible. We are here to attend to your needs with help and guidance 24/7. We are very approachable and are only a stones throw away as we also live in the village.
Colliery cottage is set in the peaceful rural village of Cornsay Colliery 6.8 miles from the beautiful historic cathedral city of Durham. The cottage is within easy reach of the surrounding cities such as Sunderland and Newcastle which have many amenities such as shopping centres, bars, restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are also many attractions close at hand, Beamish Open air museum, Kynren, Hall Hill Farm, Durham luminair, Durham Gala, Metro Radio arena, the Metro Centre, the Sage and Sunderland Illuminations to name a few. We are also within easy reach of the Weardale valley.
Colliery cottage is set in the peaceful rural village of Cornsay Colliery 6.8 miles from the beautiful historic cathedral city of Durham. The cottage is within easy reach of the surrounding cities such as Sunderland and Newcastle which have many amenities such as shopping centres, bars, restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are also many attractions close at hand, Beamish Open air museum, Kynren, Hall Hill Farm, Durham luminair, Durham Gala, Metro Radio arena, the Metro Centre, the Sage and Sunderland Illuminations to name a few. We are also within easy reach of the Weardale valley.
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