Destinations

Areas of outstanding Natural Beauty

Discover and explore national landscapes across the uk
Destinations

Explore and stay in areas of outstanding beauty

The UK is blessed with some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes, from the spectacular mountain ranges of Scotland to the dramatic headlands of north Wales and the picturesque fishing villages of Cornwall. Handpicked Cottages is proud to offer a collection of luxury cottages in areas of outstanding beauty – perfect for exploring some of the most awe-inspiring scenery in the world.

There are 46 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (also known as National Landscapes across England, Wales and Northern Ireland; 40 National Scenic Areas in Scotland; and 15 National Parks in the UK. All are protected to conserve and enhance their natural beauty.

You could visit the mighty Ben Nevis in the highlands of Scotland, the remote moors of The North Pennines in Yorkshire, the heritage coastline of Anglesey, the quaint limestone villages of the Cotswolds, the sweeping SSSI Norfolk Coast, the rolling countryside of the Kent Downs, the diverse coastline of North Devon, or the unique habitat of the Isles of Scilly. There are so many areas of natural beauty in the UK to choose from!

Browse our collection of holiday properties in some of the most beautiful scenery the UK has to offer. Wherever you choose to visit, Handpicked Cottages can help you find and book a luxury holiday cottage in an area of outstanding natural beauty today!

Spotlight

Orchard House At Riverside Farm

Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Devon, South Hams, South West England

Orchard House is beautifully situated with superb views over the Dart estuary towards Dittisham and Stoke Gabriel. The house can accommodate up to six guests in three spacious bedrooms and is ideal for a family holiday or special break in South Devon
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Howgills House
Sedbergh
sleeps
28
Beds
12
Baths
12
From
£2,500
Blackburn House
Grassington
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
3
From
£1,750
Puffin Cottage
St Ives
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£508
Harbour Moorings
St Ives
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
2
From
£834
The Granary At Manor Bottom
Old Wroxall
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£109
Hartland At Gwelva Hills Lodges
Bude
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£--
20 The Warren
St Ives
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£660
Cockleshells
St Ives
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£575
Phoenix House
Malvern
sleeps
9
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£1,893
Stone’s Throw
St Ives
sleeps
7
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£677
Del Mar
St Ives
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£1,104
Walnut Barn At Notgrove Estate
Notgrove
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
3
From
£--
The Old Mansion House
Scarfskerry
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
4
From
£1,197
Karolva
St Ives
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£540
Lamorna
St Ives
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£487
Over Brandelhow
Keswick
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
1
From
£850
Wave Watching
St Ives
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£624
Dunnock House
Cotswolds Water Park
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£1,100
Wordsworth Barn
Ullswater
sleeps
2
Beds
1
Baths
1
From
£695
Number Four – Piran View
Padstow
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£600
Cartmel Hill
Cartmel
sleeps
10
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£880
4 Porthmeor Court
St Ives
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£526
The Meadows
Dornoch
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£--
Whistler’s Rest
St Ives
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£493
SeaCrest 1
St Ives
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£800
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