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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42 Properties match your Search for Popular Tourist Destinations.
Rower Fort
Honiton, Devon, South West , England
sleeps 16
number of bedrooms8
number of bathrooms5
3 dogs allowed 3
Features
open fire
garden
own swimming pool
Weekly price: £4950 - £6750
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 27 January to 28 January 25, more dates
Foxhill Lodge
Blackborough, Devon, South West , England
sleeps 10
number of bedrooms5
number of bathrooms3
no dogs allowed
Features
enclosed garden
own swimming pool
Weekly price: £2050 - £5490
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 06 January to 21 February 25, more dates
Herons Bank
Cullompton, Devon, South West , England
sleeps 14
number of bedrooms5
number of bathrooms3
no dogs allowed
Features
games room
enclosed garden
own swimming pool
Weekly price: £2950 - £7370
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 10 January to 07 February 25, more dates
High View Park Lodge
Windermere, Cumbria, North West , England
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
own swimming pool
sauna
Weekly price: £411 - £3249
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 04 April to 18 April 25, more dates
Braewood Countryside Cottage, Whitebridge, Highlands And Islands
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £883 - £883
Short breaks: minimum 0 night(s)
Next Available: 06 January to 12 April 25, 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: 06 January to 15 February 25, more dates
Orchard View Country Cottage
sleeps 9
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms3
1 dogs allowed 1
Features
wood burner
open fire
games room
garden
Weekly price: £659 - £4048
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 06 January to 10 January 25, more dates
Beachcliff
Porth, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
own swimming pool
sauna
Weekly price: £974 - £974
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 06 January to 04 April 25, more dates
Ferrystone
Kingswear, Devon, South West , England
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £1070 - £1070
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 06 January to 10 May 25, more dates
Hideways Beach Cottage, Hunstanton, East Anglia
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms1
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £402 - £402
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 28 March to 04 April 25, more dates
Large Group Accommodation Yorkshire
sleeps 10
number of bedrooms5
number of bathrooms4
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
own swimming pool
Weekly price: £1507 - £6822
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 06 January to 08 February 25, more dates
Fontburn Farmhouse
Rothbury, Northumberland, North East , England
sleeps 10
number of bedrooms5
number of bathrooms4
1 dogs allowed 1
Features
wood burner
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £1245 - £8233
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 06 January to 31 January 25, more dates

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