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: 24 November to 25 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: 25 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
Moelfre - Shepherds Hut
sleeps 2
number of bedrooms1
number of bathrooms1
no dogs allowed
Features
wood burner
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £479 - £1911
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 24 November to 06 December 24, more dates
Blue Oyster
Mullion (Eglosvelyan), Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 2
number of bedrooms1
number of bathrooms1
no dogs allowed
Features
wood burner
open fire
games room
garden
Weekly price: £338 - £2160
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 18 January to 01 February 25, more dates
Inverallan House dog friendly holiday cottage, Highlands And Islands
sleeps 15
number of bedrooms7
number of bathrooms7
1 dogs allowed 1
Features
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £2779 - £2779
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 24 November to 03 December 24, 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
Corbett Cottage dog friendly holiday cottage, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms1
1 dogs allowed 1
Features
wood burner
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £360 - £360
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 24 November to 29 November 24, 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)
Boskennal Farm Pod
Penzance, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 2
number of bedrooms1
number of bathrooms1
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £381 - £381
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 24 November to 24 March 25, more dates
Stonecroft
Praa Sands, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 8
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms2
2 dogs allowed 2
Features
wood burner
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £2449 - £2449
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 07 December to 23 December 24, more dates

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