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!

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Breaking waves
St Ives
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£564
Riverside Retreat – Grange
Barrowdale Valley
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£2,320
Sandown At Bruern Cottages
Chipping Norton
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£--
The Old Farmhouse At Manor House Farm Cottages
Bakewell
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£--
Hillside Croft
Ashbourne
sleeps
14
Beds
5
Baths
2
From
£1,640
14 St Georges Road
Newquay
sleeps
9
Beds
5
Baths
4
From
£1,690
Easter Duiar
Near Grantown-on-Spey
sleeps
12
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£1,850
Beach Break, St Ives
St Ives
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£950
Sea Shells
St Ives
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£480
The Owl’s Shack
Kendal
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£934
Number 10
Whalley
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£712
14 An Garth
Hayle
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£560
Raitts House At Seasgair
Kingussie
sleeps
9
Beds
4
Baths
2
From
£840
Pool View At Tredington Mill
Shipston-on-Stour
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£400
Rose Cottage At Seasgair
Carrbridge
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
From
£--
Pip’s Cottage
Porthleven
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
2
From
£1,297
The Owl’s Barn
Bampton
sleeps
10
Beds
5
Baths
3
From
£415
Ryeworth Cottage At Kingham Cottages
Kingham
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
3
From
£985
Widemouth At Gwelva Hills Lodges
Bude
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£--
Queen Victoria Suite
Yorkshire Dales
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£351
Aintree At Bruern Cottages
Chipping Norton
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£1,168
Shore Croft
Aultbea
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
2
From
£975
Pilgrims Barn
Hayle
sleeps
4
Beds
2
Baths
2
From
£540
Strathspey Lodge
Carrbridge
sleeps
8
Beds
4
Baths
4
From
£1,500
Brevig View Cottage
Vatisker
sleeps
6
Beds
3
Baths
2
From
£--
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