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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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: 15 November to 18 November 24, 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: 18 November to 29 November 24, more dates
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: 29 November to 01 December 24, more dates
Saddlery Romantic Hideaway for Two - TEST COTTAGE C
sleeps 2
number of bedrooms1
number of bathrooms1
1 dogs allowed 1
Features
wood burner
open fire
games room
enclosed garden
own swimming pool
sauna
four poster bed
wheelchair accessible
Weekly price: £450 - £1300
Short breaks: minimum 2 night(s)
Quality Awards: gold award, green award
Next Available: 04 April to 20 June 25, more dates
Cushat House
Embleton, Northumberland, North East , England
sleeps 5
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms1
1 dogs allowed 1
Features
enclosed garden
Weekly price: £512 - £3101
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 30 November to 02 December 24, more dates
Stable 2 Beach Cottage, Llanbedrog, North Wales
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms1
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £434 - £434
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 15 November to 17 February 25, 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: 18 November to 22 November 24, more dates
Stable 1 Beach Cottage, Llanbedrog, North Wales
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms1
no dogs allowed
Features
wood burner
garden
Weekly price: £434 - £434
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 15 November to 12 April 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: 29 December to 30 December 24, 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: 15 November to 15 February 25, more dates
Crantock Lodge
Crantock, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
1 dogs allowed 1
Features
wood burner
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £642 - £642
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 15 November to 29 December 24, 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: 22 November to 23 December 24, more dates

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