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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Low Crossett Cottage

Low Crossett Cottage

Helmsley, Bilsdale, North Yorkshire

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Apple Loft At Twistgates Farm Cottages

The ideal place to celebrate

Upottery, Nr Honiton, Devon

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Hidden Hut

Hidden Hut

Stanhoe, Brancaster, Norfolk

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2

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The Easternmost Cabin

The Easternmost Cabin, Southwold beautiful sunrise by the sea

Southwold, Southwold, Suffolk

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Gate Lodge At Cheviot Holiday Cottages

Evenings at the Gate Lodge, Northumberland

Ingram Valley, Alnwick, Northumberland

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Honeysuckle Cottage

Honeysuckle Cottage - Romantic holiday cottage with hot tub near Ashbourne, Derbyshire

Kirk Ireton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

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The Gamekeeper’s Cottage

The Gamekeeper's Cottage - Romantic retreat with hot tub in North Devon

Buckland Filleigh, Beaworthy, North Devon

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Heather Cottage

Luxury Hot Tub Cottage in the Peak District

Kirk Ireton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

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Hayloft

Upstairs Hayloft

Gilcrux, Wigton, Cumbria

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Salkeld Cottage

Salkeld Cottage

Gilcrux, Wigton, Cumbria

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Dykes Cottage

Dykes Cottage

Gilcrux, Wigton, Cumbria

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Parlour Cottage

Parlour - Romantic cottage for couples to rent in The Lake District

Gilcrux, Wigton, Cumbria

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American Airstream At Dittisham Hideaway

American Airstream At Dittisham Hideaway, Unique Retreat, Spacious outdoor areas

Dittisham, Dartmouth, Devon

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Maple Shepherds Hut At Dittisham Hideaway

Maple Shepherds Lodge At Dittisham Hideaway

Dittisham, Dartmouth, Devon

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The Windmill Blackthorn Hill

The Windmill Blackthorn Hill

Bicester, Blackthorn Hill, Oxon

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The Retreat At Cheviot Holiday Cottages

Ultimate luxury at The Retreat

Ingram Valley, Alnwick, Northumberland

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The Temple At Stancombe Park

The Temple at Stancombe – Luxury, romantic retreat in Gloucestershire

Dursley, Gloucestershire

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Winnow Nook

Winnow Nook - bedroom with four poster bed and roll top bath

Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire

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Unconformity Barn

Romantic holiday retreat near Church Stretton Shropshire

Hope Bowdler, near Church Stretton, Shropshire

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Blossom At Birch Tree

Blossom At Birch Tree

Wilsill, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

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Butterfly At Birch Tree

Butterfly At Birch Tree

Wilsill, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

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Dragonfly At Birch Tree

Dragonfly At Birch Tree

Wilsill, Harrogate, North Yorkshire

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Rhydd Barn

Rhydd Barn

Malvern, Worcester, Worcestershire

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Dove Cottage At Churchdale Farm

Ashford-in-the-Water, Bakewell, Derbyshire

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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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Forest Cottage

self-catering cottage Aviemore

Rothiemurchus Estate, Aviemore, Inverness-shire

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Holly House

Holly House - Stunning coastal holiday cottage in North Norfolk

Heacham, Norfolk

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Batson House

Batson House

Lower Batson, Salcombe, Devon

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The Main Barn At Camps Heath Barn

The Main Barn At Camps Heath Barn

Oulton, Lowestoft, 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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