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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Chi Prenn Byhan
Tintagel, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £572 - £572
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 12 July to 19 July 25, more dates
Shepherd's House
Lowick, Northumberland, North East , England
sleeps 8
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms3
2 dogs allowed 2
Features
games room
garden
Weekly price: £1017 - £5080
Short breaks: minimum 0 night(s)
Next Available: 29 September to 03 October 25, more dates
Ty'r Heulwen
Aberdovey, Gwynedd, North Wales , Wales
sleeps 8
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £431 - £431
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 16 June to 11 July 25, more dates
Shepherd's Hut Rural Retreat
Winterborne Whitechurch, Dorset, South West , England
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
2 dogs allowed 2
Features
wood burner
garden
Weekly price: £577 - £3906
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 20 June to 21 June 25, more dates
Orchard View Country Cottage
sleeps 9
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms3
1 dogs allowed 1
Features
wood burner
open fire
games room
garden
Weekly price: £659 - £4048
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 19 June to 22 June 25, 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: 26 July to 23 August 25, more dates
9 Valley View
Lanreath, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms1
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
Weekly price: £515 - £3506
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Captains House
Downderry, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 8
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms3
3 dogs allowed 3
Features
open fire
Weekly price: £937 - £937
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 16 June to 18 June 25, more dates
Fontburn Farmhouse
Rothbury, Northumberland, North East , England
sleeps 10
number of bedrooms5
number of bathrooms4
1 dogs allowed 1
Features
wood burner
open fire
garden
Weekly price: £1245 - £8233
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 22 June to 27 June 25, more dates
Beachcliff
Porth, Cornwall, South West , England
sleeps 6
number of bedrooms3
number of bathrooms2
no dogs allowed
Features
garden
own swimming pool
sauna
Weekly price: £974 - £974
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 12 July to 14 July 25, more dates
Preswylfa
Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales , Wales
sleeps 8
number of bedrooms4
number of bathrooms2
1 dogs allowed 1
Features
Weekly price: £840 - £840
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)
Next Available: 18 June to 11 July 25, more dates
Bent Chapel Cottage
Wirksworth, Derbyshire, East Midlands , England
sleeps 4
number of bedrooms2
number of bathrooms1
1 dogs allowed 1
Features
garden
Weekly price: £429 - £2107
Short breaks: minimum 3 night(s)

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