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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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)
Next Available: 29 March to 30 March 24, more dates
Seahaven
Port Isaac, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 10
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms4
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £1147 - £9149
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 06 April to 07 April 24, 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: 13 April to 20 April 24, 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: 05 April to 12 April 24, more dates
The Admirals Retreat
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £975 - £4565
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
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: 19 April to 25 April 24, more dates
Manor Lodge Family Cottage, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms1
no dogs allowed
Features
Weekly price: £723 - £723
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Woodbine Cottage Family Cottage, Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
wood burner
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £592 - £592
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 07 April to 03 May 24, more dates
Trebartha
Trebetherick, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 8
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms3
1 dogs allowed 1
Features
garden
Weekly price: £971 - £5789
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 02 May to 03 May 24, more dates
Dunollie House
Drumnadrochit, Highland, Highlands & Northern Scotland , Scotland
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
wood burner
garden
Weekly price: £1100 - £1100
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 30 March to 01 April 24, more dates
Chimney Gill Farmhouse
Penrith, Cumbria, North West , England
sleeps 12
number of bedrooms5
number of bathrooms3
no dogs allowed
Features
wood burner
garden
Weekly price: £1029 - £5010
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 05 April to 08 April 24, more dates
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: 31 March to 01 April 24, more dates

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