Holiday houses in Durham

Guesthouse Farm Stay

Come stay with us on our historic working farm! Relax on the back deck and enjoy views of our 12-acre property and peaceful pastures. For a more hands-on experience, join us for a tour to get a closer look at life on the farm. Established in 1739, our farm has a rich history in agriculture and livestock. The cozy studio-style cottage features an open living space with combined bedroom, living, and dining area, along with a kitchenette and bathroom with a shower for your comfort and convenience.

Quaint 2br apt- 1 block walk to Wesleyan & Main St

Nicely appointed 1st floor 2 BR apt with mid-century modern inspired decor that is a cozy home away from home. House is 1 block from Wesleyan and 2 blocks from food/fun on Main St, so you don’t need to use your car to visit Wesleyan or get to anything in town since the location is very walkable. Laundry, dishwasher, tv with roku, dvd player and dvd’s, books, bluetooth radio, wifi, front porch and back yard seating, close to Rt 9, I-91, Rt 84, Hartford and short drive to beaches/shoreline/I-95.

Romantic Getaway at The Lake!

Beautiful year round getaway! Relax and have a glass of wine by the lake. Wake early to enjoy the sun rising directly over the lake with a fresh cup of coffee. Enjoy direct lake access on a trophy bass lake including a beautiful dock. Hot tub overlooking the water open year round. Enjoy dinner in front of beautiful gas fireplace. Amazing sunrises and colorful sunsets. The location and amenities make for a fantastic romantic getaway for two! Centrally located 30 minutes from the Mohegan Casino.

Large private estate

Secluded home with built-in outdoor grill & firepit. Close to downtown & Wesleyan. The home is spacious with a 1st FL master suite, den, sunken living rm, 8-10pp dining rm, & eat-in kitchen. The front doors open to the enormous foyer & mudrm. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms. The 1st has a queen bed & own bath. The 2nd bedrm has a bunkbed w/double bed, twin bunk, and trundle. The 3rd bedrm has a queen bed. Both share a bath. The pool/spa are only available May 15th to Oct 1st. Only the spa is heated.

Spacious Studio in quiet neighborhood.

Quiet, rural setting. Surrounded by nature in a historic town. Spacious (500 square feet) private studio. Queen bed, fold away cot plus ( pack ‘n play & high chair upon request) Full kitchen & full bath. Large deck, off street parking. Conveniently located half way between NYC and Boston. You can be in either in about 2 hours, and an hour from RI beaches. A very central location, Connecticut has much to see and explore. Visit the CT & Housatonic River, plus our extensive shoreline.

The Farmhouse Stay

Designed to be your very own home away from home. At The Farmhouse Stay, we’ve honored its history and all that makes it special, while thoughtfully tucking in modern additions to create a cozy, contemporary environment for today’s houseguest. The Farmhouse Stay is a 1780 cape situated on 15 quiet acres. The 2,000 square ft home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an eat-in kitchen, butler’s pantry, living room, formal dining room, dedicated laundry room, and an upper level landing.

Cozy Comforts!

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. Completely open concept and fully renovated. Country living yet just minutes to downtown Middletown and Wesleyan University. Come stay at our home away from home! We are about 20-25 min from the shoreline or travel in the other direction and you’ll be in our state’s capital, Hartford. We are only about 10-15 min from Wesleyan and downtown Middletown for shopping and great restaurants! You don’t want to miss this one!

Entire place to yourself Cromwell/Middletown Line

Welcome to Cromwell / Middletown line, open space condo has living room with smart TV, Wi-Fi and sofa bed connected with dining room with four seats, the kitchen is well stocked with all the amenities you need, 24 hours keyless access to the apartment, free parking. Washer / dryer unit on - site paid through a prepaid card. Condo is located near I 91 and Route 9 ramps and just minutes from shopping, restaurants and more, 5 min drive to Wesleyan University, Middlesex Hospital

Historic Hearthstone Cottage

Built in 1800 and thoughtfully renovated in 2024, this two-story guest cottage can be the retreat of your dreams. Surrounded by thousands of acres of nature preserve, short walks to scenic vistas, a raging waterfall and countless hiking trails, few places are as peaceful as Hearthstone. Whether you’re looking for a private oasis or romantic getaway, are a parent sharing the beauty of nature, or an artist looking for inspiration, this historic cottage is for you.

Lake Beseck cottage

Very comfortable 1 bedroom cottage 200 yards from the lake. Large bathroom with shower, heated floors and laundry. Full kitchen, living room with sofa and TV and wifi. Bedroom has a long double Tempurpedic bed. Finished porch with dining table/ chairs and a desk/work area. Microwave, coffee maker, toaster, toaster oven, Patio with gas grill, popcorn air popper, rice and vegetable steamer. WIFI printer. Pack and play upon request. Washer and dryer, hair dryer.

Peaceful Farm Country Getaway

Relax in our peaceful and private attached apartment, where you can look out the window to see birds and deer nearly every day. There are hiking trails with amazing views just down the street and this is also a beautiful area for jogging or bike riding. Visit downtown Guilford for shopping at the charming Guilford Green or walking around the Guilford dock. Just 30 minutes from Middletown or New Haven and 45 minutes from Hartford.

Guilford Field House

Enjoy a wonderful guest house with all the amenities on a historic property in Guilford, Connecticut. The main house built in 1779 extends its character to the guest house which has views of an open field. On property there is a working restored horse barn. We are minutes to the spectacular downtown area of Guilford and easy access to Durham, Madison, and other surrounding towns and highways!