The UK is home to a great choice of luxurious holiday homes. Whether you want to stay in 5 star rated accommodation, or in a stylish 4 star property, there are lots of good quality holiday cottages to choose from in beautiful Britain.

 

What are the Best Places for a Luxury Cottage Break?

Bearing in mind the great choice of luxurious self-catering accommodation available in the UK, when planning your luxury cottage holiday your biggest challenge may be deciding whereabouts in the UK to holiday. Each of the different parts of Britain has its own individual attraction and appeal.

 

Live it Up in England

When it comes to luxury breaks in England, if you are in search of plenty of choice of restaurants, shops and visitor attractions, a stay in one of England’s more sophisticated cities may suit you best. Some of the best places for living it up include York with its splendid buildings and up-market feel, Harrogate with its elegant architecture and high-end eateries, London with its swanky restaurants and world-class attractions and Bath with its spas, award winning restaurants and boutique shopping.

If you have in mind a stay in smaller town, then places such as Windsor, Winchester, Tunbridge Wells or Salisbury offer plenty of sophisticated atmosphere, as do many of the Cotswold towns with their quintessential English charm. Suffolk is another part of England where you can enjoy staying in a traditionally wealthy area where there are some architectural gems along with excellent country inns and delightful teashops for dining out.

If you want to get away from it all then why not rent a luxurious rural retreat or countryside cottage? Country living can involve living it up with some farm cottages and barn conversions featuring stylish interiors with a country twist and some boasting leisure facilities such as hot tubs or saunas to make your stay truly special.

 

Stay in Style in Scotland

Choose to holiday in the right part of Scotland, and you can feel like a Laird in no time at all. For those who want to enjoy visiting art galleries, eating out at award-winning restaurants, boutique shopping and world-class attractions on a luxury break, Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh with its castle and royal buildings should not disappoint.

If you’re in search of culture galore, an excellent range of restaurants and a city with a relaxed feel, then the city of Glasgow despite its reputation has plenty of appeal for luxury breaks.

For those looking to relax and take it easy then why not book a luxury cottage holiday along the Scottish coast? Argyll and Bute is a beautiful area to stay in style, as is the Aberdeenshire coast with its tranquil and soulful feel.

Or why not hideaway in the Scottish countryside? If you enjoy outdoor activities, then the Scottish Highlands is hard to beat and could be just the place to rent a 5 star cottage. Another of Scotland’s most beautiful areas is the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. For those who want to relax by shimmering lochs and explore forest by bike, foot or horseback, the Loch Lomond National Park is calling your name. Make your stay even more special by staying in a luxurious holiday home where you can feel truly pampered.

 

Discover High End Wales

If you want bright lights and plenty of entertainment, then Cardiff is gaining a reputation as a city with plenty to offer and offers high end restaurants and world-class attractions. Away from the big city, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park offers some of Wales’ best loved scenery along with excellent wildlife watching opportunities and can be a great place to relax and unwind, far from the stresses and pressures of everyday life.

If you love walking or hiking then why not rent a luxurious barn conversion or countryside cottage in Snowdonia National Park or the Brecon Beacons National Park? Renting a holiday home with a hot tub could be just the ticket for those looking to relax after all that energetic activity exploring some of the highlights of the Welsh coast or countryside.

 

Relax in Ireland

For those looking for high end restaurants, elegant architecture, ample attractions and a cafe society feel, the majestic city of Dublin will not disappoint. Away from the big cities, Ireland with its lush greenery and gorgeous coastline is a great place to relax and unwind in tranquil surroundings. Whether for a romantic break or a big family getaway, whichever part of Ireland you choose to holiday in, you can enjoy discovering the road less travelled whether by the coast or in the countryside with a stay in the Emerald Isle. Some of Ireland’s most famous places to choose for a luxury holiday include the Ring of Kerry with its amazing scenery, and the Dingle Peninsula.

 

The Best Places to Find Luxurious Holiday Cottages

If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration then www.cottagegems.com features an excellent range of 5 star and stylish holiday homes. For those looking for some of the finest holiday homes around, Cottage Gem’sr collection of luxurious properties has something for everyone; from large manor houses for special celebrations to romantic retreats for two. For those seeking that something extra, they even have holiday cottages with facilities such as swimming pools or hot tubs for a truly pampered break.