holiday rentals and lettings in Darlington

Come away to this quiet, scenic corner of North East England where you can walk or cycle for miles, enjoy scenic drives and outings to the coast and to national parks, plus explore upmarket rural towns and villages filled with delightful eateries and shopping adventures. This is the place to enjoy day trips galore! Visit brooding moors, heritage towns, quaint fishing villages, wide golden sand beaches, grand castles, stately homes and museums and most of all find peace, fresh air and a respite from city life!

With a range of spacious, quaint, refurbished, holiday lettings and rentals conveniently located in and around Darlington for easy access to local hiking routes and nature attractions as well as amenities such as shops, supermarkets and restaurants you will be set up to make the most of your North East England getaway! Many of these lovely, fully equipped, tastefully furnished, upmarket holiday rentals and lettings have a pleasant garden for relaxing after a day out and about. Browse a wide selection of properties within about a 7km radius from central Darlington and find your perfect holiday rental 2, 4, 5 or even 6 guests!

Come away to the peace and beauty of North East England! Lovely Darlington and the surrounding rural areas, towns and villages offer you a prime, central location for exploring the stunning landscapes and natural wonders of this exquisite part of England. Darlington is under an hour's drive from the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the north west and the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the south west. As an added bonus you are under an hour from the North York Moors National Park and gorgeous, heritage fishing villages such as Staithes to the east, making this a perfect location for exploring all that the area has to offer!

The Darlington area´s proximity to the North York Moors, North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales offers you the advantage of easy access to a multitude of fantastic hiking routes to suit lovers of the great outdoors of all ages and abilities. Here you will find walking routes that will take you into the heartland of some of England's most prized and admired remote scenic areas! The Yorkshire Dales is a mountain biking haven of renown that offers 900km of byways and lanes that traverse remote moorland and take you through exquisite unspoiled landscapes. If you love the thrill of the open road the North Pennines offers quiet country roads, traffic free routes, unrivalled sweeping panoramas and plenty of outdoor exhilaration! There are also plenty of unforgettable scenic drives to choose from starting on your doorstep and encompassing three areas of outstanding natural beauty!

Nature lovers are in for a treat in England's north east! The coastline is rugged and abounds in seabirds while the North York moors boast a glorious show of rich, purple heather in late summer. Here you can enjoy unrivalled views of twinkling stars in the night sky in one of Britain's only Dark Skies Reserves! In the North Pennines you can enjoy dramatic dales, upland rivers, colourful hay meadows, England's highest waterfall, High Force in Upper Teesdale, wild owls, red squirrels, otters and black grouse. The Yorkshire Dales offer you the majesty of vast open moorland, rugged crags and hills and the resplendent beauty of remarkable limestone formations while Tees Valley where Darlington is located is filled with serene beautiful woodland areas.

History enthusiasts will find a multitude of options for interesting days out and about exploring the rich and abundant historical heritage in and around Darlington! The beautiful, historical town of Durham is just 15 minutes by train north of Darlington. Here you can stand in awe at the sight of the 900 year old Durham Cathedral and visit the fabulous, renowned, Oriental Museum. Just half an hour east of Darlington is the Bowes Museum, an elaborate French chateau filled with priceless, opulent works of art and lavish treasure. The art galleries here are unmissable! If you are a lover of medieval history you will relish a day trip to the fabled city of York just a half hour south of Darlington by train, packed with heritage architecture, museums and wonderful bars, pubs and restaurants!

Fancy immersing yourself in Darlington´s captivating railroad history? Head to Darlington´s railway museum at North Station Road for a fascinating peek into the time of steam travel. The museum is located on the exact 1825 Stockton, Darlington Railway Route which was the first passenger railway line on the planet powered by steam! Here you can enjoy a variety of seasonal family friendly events. Come and see the old steam locomotives and interactive exhibits!

Plan a wonderful summer day trip to Raby Castle just 16km northeast of Darlington! Take a fabulous, historical journey through the ages inside this mysterious castle that was built in the fourteenth century, where you can admire gorgeous interior decor and opulent artefacts from Medieval to Victorian times! The castle boasts an incredible selection of paintings by Old Masters, an intriguing walled garden, a 200 acre deer park and an exquisite collection of horse drawn carriages housed in a historical coach house.

This is your chance to enjoy a hike through breathtaking scenery that also happens to take you past the site of an ancient Roman fort and bridge at Piercebridge! Grab your hiking gear and head off on this beautiful, easygoing, 11 km hike along farm tracks and heritage bridleways. Begin at the 200 year site of Baybeck Inn just outside of Darlington and enjoy splendid views and tranquil scenery along a route where Dick Turpin once slept!

Enjoy a wonderful evening out at Darlington´s beautiful, recently restored Edwardian theatre that was originally built for music hall performances. Here you can enjoy a wonderfully diverse entertainment programme of high quality theatre, comedy shows, live music, opera, dance and annual pantomime performances. The interior is delightfully opulent and an 18 million pound refurbishment has put this wonderful vintage theatre firmly back on the map!

Head down to Darlington´s iconic, landmark Market Hall, famously designed by Alfred Waterhouse who also designed the Natural History Museum in London! This historic building has been open for trade since 1863! Here you can browse the family owned market stalls for local meat, cheese, pastries, flowers, fruit, vegetables and even jewellery and fabric! Stop at the lovely cafe on the square for a refreshing cup of tea and a slice of cake after all that browsing and shopping!