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Stylish 6 Bed - Huge Garden, 10 min to Durham City

Holiday home in Houghton le Spring

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Near Durham University, Stylish 6 Bed - Huge Garden, 10 min to Durham City provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

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6 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stylish 6 Bed - Huge Garden, 10 min to Durham City

Stylish 6-bed gated home just minutes from Durham City.

Dormer bungalow, perfect for families, uni visits, weddings, groups and contractors, it offers a modern open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, stylish bedrooms and multiple bathrooms.

Sleeps 10. However, we have 2 small double beds which can sleep 2 people, making it 12 people if you wish.

Outside you’ll find a large private garden with patio seating and pergola, plus parking for up to 6 cars.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome 🐾

A luxurious dormer bungalow with private gated access, parking for up to 6 cars, and a large enclosed garden. With bedrooms and bathrooms across both floors, it’s designed to suit families, groups, and guests of all ages.


🛏 Bedrooms
• Bedroom 1 (downstairs) – Superking bed, en-suite with large bath & walk-in shower
• Bedroom 2 (upstairs) – Superking bed
• Bedroom 3 (downstairs) – Superking bed
• Bedroom 4 (downstairs) – Double bed
• Bedroom 5 (upstairs) – Small double bed
• Bedroom 6 (upstairs) – Small double bed


🚿 Bathrooms & Toilets
• WC only – off the main living area
• Downstairs bathroom – bath with overhead shower
• Downstairs en-suite (Bedroom 1) – large bath & walk-in shower
• Upstairs bathroom – walk-in shower


🏡 Other Spaces
• Large open-plan kitchen, dining & living area
• Spacious cloakroom
• Utility room
• Huge private garden with patio & pergola
• Games for families and kids 🎲

⚡️ Electric Vehicle Charger available on request at additional cost.

♿ Accessibility
• 1 step into the house
• 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the ground floor, all accessible without further steps

Please Note
This is currently our family home, so furniture and décor may not be identical to the photos, but everything will be furnished to an equal and similar standard for your stay. The trampoline and paddling pool will not be available.

Guest Interaction
We like to give guests their privacy, but we’re always just a call or message away if you need us. We live only a few minutes down the road and are happy to help with anything during your stay. Unless requested, we won’t come to the property, so you can relax knowing you have complete peace of mind.

Getting Around
Guests have the convenience of gated parking for up to 6 cars on the driveway, making it easy for groups or families travelling with multiple vehicles.

A bus stop is less than 50 yards from the house, with regular services into Durham City and beyond.

Taxis and ride-hailing apps like Uber also operate in the area, and Durham train station (10 minutes by car) provides excellent rail links to Newcastle, York, Edinburgh and London.


Location
Located just outside Durham City, the house offers countryside surroundings with easy access to local amenities.
• 🛒 Homer Hill Farm Shop – 150 yards away for local produce and essentials
• 🏌️‍♂️ Ramside Hall Spa & Golf – 1.3 miles
• 🏰 Hallgarth Manor – 1.8 miles
• 🏰 Lumley Castle – 20 minutes by car
• 💒 Bowburn Hall – 15 minutes by car

🍴 Local Pubs & Restaurants
• The Godfather Italian (classic Italian favourites)
• Angelo’s Trattoria (authentic Italian dining)
• Star of Siam (highly rated Thai food)
• The Three Horse Shoes pub (traditional pub meals)

🌆 Nearby Attractions
• Durham City & Cathedral – 5 miles / 10 minutes’ drive, or hop on the bus from the stop within 50 yards of the house
• Durham University – ideal for graduations, open days & family visits
• Seaham Beach – 20 minutes away for coastal walks & sea glass hunting
• Beamish Museum – 25 minutes for a family day out with history & heritage
• Easy access to Newcastle & Sunderland – around 30 minutes by car

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Note from host: All mess must be cleaned up or cleaning fee charge

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Houghton le Spring is home to this holiday home. Quayside and Houghton le Spring Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Karting North East and Adventure Valley. Diggerland and Beamish Adventure Park are also worth visiting.
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Rainton Gate

What's nearby

  • Durham Castle - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Durham University - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Lumley Castle - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Adventure Valley - 10 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Chester-le-Street Station - 8 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Belmont Tandoori - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beefeater - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Italian Farmhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Mill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish 6 Bed - Huge Garden, 10 min to Durham City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Stylish 6 Bed - Huge Garden, 10 min to Durham City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish 6 Bed - Huge Garden, 10 min to Durham City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stylish 6 Bed - Huge Garden, 10 min to Durham City located?

Situated in Houghton le Spring, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Adventure Valley, Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre and Finchale Priory. St. Nicholas Church and Gala Theatre Durham are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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