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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Lucy Thackray

25 best self-catering cottages in the UK for countryside and beach staycations

There’s unparalleled freedom in a UK self-catering cottage holiday. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, outdoorsy break, family reunion or beach holiday, you can customise your self-catering holiday home down to the finest details — selecting properties with hot tubs, swimming pools, games rooms or woodburning stoves.

These houses give you direct access to the most beautiful parts of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, from the starkly beautiful Scottish Highlands to the country’s National Parks, or the best beaches in Devon and Cornwall. From a self-catering cottage holiday, you can discover new walks and pubs in the Cotswolds or Peak District, stepping straight into the best villages and walking trails.

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