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Self-catering Holidays in Britain's National Parks
Want to book a holiday in one of Britain’s National Parks? Find out what the UK’s National Parks offer for holidays with Country Cottages Online’s guide.
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Why Book a Holiday in one of Britain’s National Parks?
Britain’s National Parks are a natural treasure enjoyed by millions of people and home to beautiful landscapes, National Trust properties and pretty villages. The National Parks are protected and special areas in terms of their natural beauty and scenery.
There are 15 National Parks to choose from in the UK, as well as 6 National Parks in Ireland. Some of these parks cover quite expansive areas and are excellent places for cottage holidays particularly if you are looking for tranquillity and some of the best landscapes on offer in the whole of the country.
The National Parks are wonderful for outdoor pursuits, with a wide variety of activities on offer. Activities on offer include walking along the national trails and rights of way, hiking, cycling, horse riding, birdwatching, stargazing and even activities like fishing, canoeing, white water rafting and rock climbing in some parks. Or maybe you want to enjoy some wildlife watching on holiday? Red deer, otters, badgers, golden eagles, buzzards, peregrine falcons and even wild ponies can be found in some of the parks.
Which National Park Do You Want to Holiday in?
Diverse landscapes are found across the parks and the scenery can vary. Which park is the most beautiful is a matter of personal preference. Choose from the moorlands and rivers of the Yorkshire Dales, the mountains and hills of Snowdonia, to the caves of the Peak District, to the cliffs, heathlands and woodlands in the South Downs National Parks.
Holidays in the summer months in the parks are particularly popular, so booking early is recommended. Early booking for the Lake District National Park in particular is strongly recommended as it is Britain’s most popular park.
Want to Find Holiday Accommodation in a Specific National Park?
Self-catering accommodation in National Parks in England
- Dartmoor National Park
- Exmoor National Park
- Lake District National Park
- New Forest National Park
- Norfolk Broads
- North Yorkshire Moors
- Northumberland National Park
- Peak District National Park
- South Downs National Park
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
For more information on what each English park has to offer see our guide on cottage holidays in England's National Parks.
Self-catering accommodation in National Parks in Scotland
Self-catering accommodation in National Parks in Wales
Self-catering accommodation in or near National Parks in Ireland
For more ideas and inspiration read up on what Ireland's National Parks offer for cottage holidays.
Book the Best National Park Holiday for you
Whatever type of self-catering holiday you are looking to take in a National Park, from romantic breaks, to family escapes, last minute breaks and cheap rentals, we hope you find the best holiday rental for you on Country Cottages Online.
