What to do
Escape Beyond Holiday Lets
County Durham has a vast array of things to do and see. Check out below a selection of our favourites.
Lanchester Garden Centre
A family-owned garden centre nestled in the rolling hills of Lanchester. With a restaurant, gift shop, aquatics centre, ice cream parlour and zoo, it is a great day out for all the family. Dog friendly!
Potters World
Adventure into a tropical village home to free flying birds, reptiles, birds of prey and tropical fish. Located within Lanchester Garden Centre, Potters world is also home to a great indoor and outdoor play area divided into educational zones.
Raby Castle
Raby is without doubt one of the most impressive intact castles in the North of England. Built in the 14th century by the powerful Neville family, it has a long history. Discover the castle, Plotters Forest, Deer Park, Café Yurt and the Stables Shop. A great day out for all ages.
Hall Hill Farm
Home to all your typical farm animals and more! The farm has been in the Gibson family since 1925 and is over 700 acres in size. With tractor rides, lamb feeding, animal handling, a playbarn, crazy golf and much more, you are sure to have a great day out.
Beamish
Beamish is a world-famous open-air museum which brings the history of North East England to life at its 1820s Pockerley, 1900s Town, 1900s Pit Village, 1940s Farm, 1950s Town and 1950s Spain’s Field Farm exhibit areas. It also boasts a fun fair for all ages.
Locomotion
Durham Cathedral
The Quayside
Flanking both sides of the River Tyne, Quayside is a fantastic place for scenic strolls and bike rides, a spot of sightseeing or a meal at one of the top restaurants on Newcastle Gateshead Quayside. As night time approaches, choose from vibrant Quayside bars where you can sip cocktails and admire great views.
Metrocentre
Metrocentre is Europe’s largest indoor mall-style shopping centre. Shop, eat & play at Metrocentre with over 250 stores, 60 places to eat, home to an IMAX cinema and a range of leisure attractions to keep the whole family entertained.
Our Properties
Laburnum
Cottage
5 guests
3 bedrooms
3 beds
1 bathroom
6 seater hot tub
Games room
Rowan
Cottage
4 guests
2 bedrooms
2 beds
1 bathroom
5 seater hot tub
Games room
Pear Tree
Cottage
5 guests
3 bedrooms
3 beds
2 bathrooms
6 seater hot tub
Games room
Our Location
Escape Beyond Holiday Lets
Laburnum Cottage – 24 Front Street, Lanchester, DH7 0ER
Rowan Cottage – 2A Station Road, Lanchester, DH7 0EX
Pear Tree Cottage - 3 Front Street, Witton Gilbert, DH7 6SR
Reviews
5 Star reviews on AirBnb as a SuperHost
Our family had a brilliant stay here. It was beautiful, clean, cosy and had all the amenities we needed for a comfortable stay. Our kids loved the games room and we enjoyed the hot tub.
Kelsey - August 2026
Really beautiful cottage in the heart of Lanchester 15 mins from Durham. the cottage is beautifully decorated very well equipped and the hot tub was a real bonus.
Cheryl - July 2026
We had the most amazing time staying at laburnum cottage on a girls trip, the cottage is beautiful with gorgeous surroundings and the hot tub was so relaxing!! Tidy and clean and beds were so comfy
Anna - June 2026
Local to us
Escape Beyond Holiday Lets are based in the heart of County Durham.
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