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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Sea View House
Newquay, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 9
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms3
 dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £1298.00 - £10322.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 13 December to 23 May 25, more dates
3 Praa Cove
Penzance, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
 dogs allowed
Features
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £895.00 - £3348.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 01 December to 20 December 24, more dates
Pebble Ridge View
Bideford, Devon, South West , England
sleeps 10
number of bedrooms5
number of bathrooms3
 dogs allowed
Features
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £1433.00 - £9480.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 14 December to 21 December 24, more dates
Harbour Heights Cottage
Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West , England
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £1405.00 - £5320.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 25 November to 01 December 24, more dates
Seahaze
Torpoint, Gwynedd, North Wales , Wales
sleeps 8
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms3
 dogs allowed
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garden
Weekly price: £1230.00 - £6371.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 25 November to 23 August 25, more dates
Meadow Syke Byre
Penrith, Cumbria, North West , England
sleeps 2
number of bedrooms1
number of bathrooms1
 dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £629.00 - £1540.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 08 December to 09 December 24, more dates
Ginger & Pickles
Windermere, Cumbria, North West , England
sleeps 2
number of bedrooms1
number of bathrooms1
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £626.00 - £2040.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 30 November to 07 January 25, more dates
Richmond House
Windermere, Cumbria, North West , England
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £1230.00 - £5599.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 20 December to 27 December 24, more dates
Paddock House
Windermere, Cumbria, North West , England
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms3
 dogs allowed
Features
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £1834.00 - £7904.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 06 December to 13 December 24, more dates
Brooklands
Lyme Regis, Devon, South West , Wales
sleeps 10
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms4
no dogs allowed
Features
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £1079.00 - £3091.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 25 November to 24 December 24, more dates
Copper Lodge
Chulmleigh, Devon, South West , England
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms3
 dogs allowed
Features
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £1532.00 - £7299.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 25 November to 03 December 24, more dates
Lower Mellan Barn
Helston, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 10
number of bedrooms5
number of bathrooms4
 dogs allowed
Features
open fire
games room
garden
Weekly price: £1088.00 - £9748.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 25 November to 27 December 24, more dates

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