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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Henstead Hall
Beccles, Suffolk, East of England , England
sleeps 17
number of bedrooms8
number of bathrooms6
 dogs allowed
Features
games room
garden
Weekly price: £3158.00 - £6006.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 26 November to 29 November 24, more dates
By the Tracks
Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands , England
sleeps 8
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms1
 dogs allowed
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garden
Weekly price: £769.00 - £1715.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 01 December to 05 December 24, more dates
Bay View
Torquay, Devon, South West , England
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
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Porth Beach
Newquay, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 8
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms3
 dogs allowed
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garden
Weekly price: £1235.00 - £5937.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 27 November to 07 June 25, more dates
Old Stable
Ulverston, Cumbria, North West , England
sleeps 8
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms4
no dogs allowed
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garden
Weekly price: £1324.00 - £4941.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 26 November to 29 November 24, more dates
Old Book Shop
Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, North West , England
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
open fire
Weekly price: £707.00 - £2604.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 01 December to 07 December 24, more dates
Honeypot Cottage
Bridport, Dorset, South West , England
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms1
 dogs allowed
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open fire
garden
Weekly price: £706.00 - £3080.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 26 November to 04 December 24, more dates
Brook Farm
Harleston, Norfolk, East of England , England
sleeps 8
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms2
 dogs allowed
Features
open fire
games room
garden
Weekly price: £1515.00 - £6221.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 27 November to 22 December 24, more dates
The Beach House (Beadnell)
Chathill, Northumberland, North East , England
sleeps 7
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
 dogs allowed
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Wildfell Cottage
Keighley, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Humberside , England
sleeps 3
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms1
 dogs allowed
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garden
Weekly price: £444.00 - £1956.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Next Available: 02 December to 03 December 24, more dates
Glanrafon
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales , Wales
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
 dogs allowed
Features
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £898.00 - £3197.00
Short breaks: minimum night(s)
Partridge
Beccles, Suffolk, East of England , England
sleeps 2
number of bedrooms1
number of bathrooms1
1 dogs allowed 1
Features
games room
enclosed garden
Weekly price: £535 - £720
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Quality Awards: gold award
Next Available: 26 November to 23 December 24, more dates

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