Luxury Cottages in National Parks & AONB's

Luxury Cottages in Special Places, National Parks & AONB's

The UK is blessed with some of the most beautiful and diverse National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty anywhere in the world. For us these stretch from Isles of Scilly holiday cottages in the south to the very tip of Scotland. The largest of these is the Lake District but there are well over 50 in total. Many of our most popular cottage locations can be found in these awe-inspiring, protected parts of the UK. Visit as many of these national treasures as you can and maybe stay a while in one of our luxury cottages in National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Handpicked Cottages is proud to offer a selection of cottages in National Parks and AONBs. 

As well as National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty within this section you will find various Special Places of interest that you may wish to visit. Over time these maybe historic house, theme parks, Loch Ness, areas of special interest and events that may be happening such as Glastonbury, Tour de Yorkshire and much more.

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Gate Lodge At Cheviot Holiday Cottages

Evenings at the Gate Lodge, Northumberland

Ingram Valley, Alnwick, Northumberland

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Saltwind Granary

Saltwind Granary - Romantic holiday cottage to rent on the North Devon coast

Exmansworthy Farm, Clovelly, Devon

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3

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Coach House Cottage

Coach House Cottage

Strete, Nr Dartmouth, Devon

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3

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Marmaduke Cottage

Sancton, York, East Yorkshire

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3

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October Cottage

October Cottage - Romantic retreat in a village location in Gloucestershire

Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire

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3

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Dove Cottage At Churchdale Farm

Ashford-in-the-Water, Bakewell, Derbyshire

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3

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Jasmine Cottage

Jasmine Cottage

Windrush, Burford, Gloucestershire

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3

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Geltsdale At Howscales

Geltsdale At Howscales

Kirkoswald, Penrith, Cumbria

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3

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Ty Twt At East Jordeston Cottages

Ty Twt - Romantic luxury bolthole in Pembrokeshire

St. Florence, Tenby, Pembrokeshire

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3

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Stanegate

Stanegate romantic retreat near Brampton, Cumbria, Cumbria & The Lake District

Brampton, Carlisle, Cumbria

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3

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Sandbed Cottage

Comfy seating area with roaring log burner

Fell End, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

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The Barn, 20 At The Beach

The Barn, 20 At The Beach

Torcross, Nr Kingsbridge, Devon

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4

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The Old Cider Barn

The Old Cider Barn

Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, Devon

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Meadow Cottage At Twistgates Farm Cottages

Wood burner in Meadow Cottage at Twistgates Farm Cottages, Devon

Upottery, Nr Honiton, Devon

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Chapel House

Chapel House, Bampton, Oxfordshire

Bampton, Oxfordshire

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Boot And Shoe Cottage

Boot And Shoe Cottage

Wycliffe, Barnard Castle, Co Durham

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The Barn At Newton St Margarets

The Barn - Herefordshire

Old House Farm, Newton St Margarets, Herefordshire

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Blackdown Cottage

Blackdown Cottage - Sussex

Burwash, Etchingham, East Sussex

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Ford Old Hall Barn

Ford (Hamlet), Grindon, Peak District - Staffordshire

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4

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10 Dart Marina

10 Dart Marina

Dartmouth, Devon

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Waterside At Riverside Terrace

Waterside At Riverside Terrace

Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria

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4

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The Cowshed At Manor House Farm Cottages

The Cowshed - Beautiful cosy cottage Sheldon, Peak District

Sheldon, Bakewell, Derbyshire

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Rivers Edge At Riverside Terrace

Rivers Edge At Riverside Terrace

Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria

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Viewpoint At Riverside Terrace

Viewpoint At Riverside Terrace

Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria

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Mallards Cottage At Stepping Stones

Mallards Cottage At Stepping Stones

Rydal, Ambleside, Cumbria

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4

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The Watch Room

The Watch Room, Southwold relax on the deck with stunning sea view

Southwold, Southwold, Suffolk

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4

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Curlew Cottage

Curlew Cottage Crianlarich

Crianlarich, Highlands of Scotland

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4

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Puddle Cottage At Tredington Mill

Puddle Cottage At Tredington Mill, the outside sitting area

Tredington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire

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4

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Pool View At Tredington Mill

The mill stream at Tredington Mill

Tredington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire

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4

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Old Forge Stables

Old Forge Stables - Luxury holiday property near Burford, Cotswolds

Shipton-under-Wychwood, Burford, Oxfordshire

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4

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Maplewood Barn

Maplewood Barn - Luxury holiday barn in the Cotswolds

Bisley, Stroud, Gloucestershire

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4

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Shell - Cartshed Cottages At Sharrington Hall

Shell - Cartshed Cottages At Sharrington Hall

Sharrington, Norfolk

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Daleview Cottage At Osprey Meadow

Exelby, Bedale, North Yorkshire

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Farrier’s Cottage At Osprey Meadow

Exelby, Bedale, North Yorkshire

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Kingfisher Lodge At Windmill Lodges

Kingfisher Lodge At Windmill Lodges

Saxtead, Woodbridge, Suffolk

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Woodpecker Lodge At Windmill Lodges

Woodpecker Lodge At Windmill Lodges

Saxtead, Woodbridge, Suffolk

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National Park Cottages by the mountains

Locations that promise to impress

Places designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are so for a reason. When you are looking to rent your next luxury holiday cottage or lodge choose one of these locations and you can be sure of a stunning self catering base for your holiday or short break.

Why holiday in UK Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

If you want to experience the most impressive and beautiful landscapes in the UK, a holiday to a National Park or Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a must. These are areas across the UK that are so naturally beautiful that they have been formally recognised, and as such are protected and conserved. From gorgeous coastlines to impressive mountains and serene lakes and forests, there are a variety of these areas, with something to suit every visitor. So strap on your hiking boots and get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of the British countryside. Lakes, Hills and gorgeous vistas, what more could you need!

Things to do in National Parks 

However, you don't have to be a keen walker to enjoy the spectacular landscapes during a holiday in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or National Park. There are plenty of other ways you can experience the splendour of these areas, whether it be rock climbing at Dartmoor National Park, kayaking along the Pembrokeshire Coast, spotting wildlife in the New Forest or enjoying a leisurely picnic aboard a canal boat on the Norfolk Broads. The Great Outdoors is a great opportunity for all families to bond and experience all the UK has to offer. 

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