Explore Helpful Guides for Popular Tourist Destinations in the UK and Ireland for Luxury Self-Catering Holidays

Helpful Guides for Popular Tourist Destinations in the UK and Ireland for Luxury Self-Catering Holidays

England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland are interesting countries to visit on a luxury self-catering holiday. Rich in history and offering something quite different from mainland Europe, the countries that make up the UK all have their own charms and distinctive characters. There are many areas in the UK which are picturesque or have historical interest. Inevitably though there are a number which stand out as being exceptionally appealing and have become well known and established popular tourist destinations.

Do take note though that many of the best places are somewhat undiscovered and off the beaten track. If you choose to discover lesser known areas you may for instance come across a quiet sandy beach or pretty village that is not teeming with tourists which has its own benefits. Although some people like to head for popular areas, doing your own thing and visiting less well known regions or districts can also have its advantages.

Some of the most popular locations, which are also some of the most attractive, are the National Parks. There are a total of 21 National Parks in the UK and Ireland. Find out more about each park by checking out our guides below.

Guide to Luxury Cottage Breaks in the National Parks:

Britain's National Parks can offer some of the best opportunities for walking, cycling and hiking in the UK. What's more, these places are protected and some are of sites of special interest, meaning that by and large these are unspoilt places to discover on a luxury break, often with excellent wildlife watching opportunities.


Lake District National Park, a stunning place for a luxury cottage break

Bowness near Windermere, Lake District National Park

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Romney Cottage
Cavendish, Suffolk, East of England , England
sleeps 5
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms1
2 dogs allowed 2
Features
open fire
enclosed garden
Weekly price: £555 - £1010
Short breaks: minimum 2 night(s)
Next Available: 05 June to 09 June 23, more dates
The Old Monkey
Hadleigh, Suffolk, East of England , England
sleeps 2
number of bedrooms1
number of bathrooms1
2 dogs allowed 2
Features
open fire
enclosed garden
Weekly price: £351 - £524
Short breaks: minimum 2 night(s)
Next Available: 05 June to 09 June 23, more dates
Deepwell Granary
sleeps 2
number of bedrooms1
number of bathrooms1
2 dogs allowed 2
Features
wood burner
enclosed garden
Weekly price: £526 - £728
Short breaks: minimum 2 night(s)
Next Available: 16 June to 19 June 23, more dates
Spadgers Cottage with open fire
sleeps 3
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms1
2 dogs allowed 2
Features
open fire
enclosed garden
Weekly price: £399 - £692
Short breaks: minimum 2 night(s)
Next Available: 05 June to 23 June 23, more dates
The Cow Byre Countryside Cottage, Barras, Cumbria & The Lake District
sleeps 2
number of bedrooms1
number of bathrooms1
no dogs allowed
Features
wood burner
garden
Weekly price: £321 - £1404
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 11 June to 12 June 23, more dates
Chimney Gill Farmhouse
Penrith, Cumbria, North West , England
sleeps 12
number of bedrooms5
number of bathrooms3
no dogs allowed
Features
wood burner
garden
Weekly price: £1029 - £5010
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 05 June to 09 June 23, more dates
Skiptory Woodland Holiday Lodge
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms1
2 dogs allowed 2
Features
own swimming pool
Weekly price: £508 - £508
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 08 June to 10 June 23, more dates
9 Valley View
Lanreath, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms1
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £515 - £3506
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 05 June to 09 June 23, more dates
Tyddyn Goronwy Beach Cottage, Talybont, North Wales
sleeps 10
number of bedrooms6
number of bathrooms4
no dogs allowed
Features
wood burner
open fire
garden
own swimming pool
Weekly price: £856 - £7707
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 10 June to 14 June 23, more dates
The Smithy Stylish Retreat
Milbourne, Northumberland, North East , England
sleeps 9
number of bedrooms5
number of bathrooms4
no dogs allowed
Features
wood burner
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £1026 - £1026
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 01 July to 06 July 23, more dates
Tucking Mill
Barnstaple, Devon, South West , England
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
2 dogs allowed 2
Features
wood burner
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £1319 - £1319
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 28 July to 04 August 23, more dates
Puffins
St. Ives, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
Weekly price: £550 - £4009
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 09 June to 10 June 23, more dates

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