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Self-catering Holidays in Britain's National Parks

Planning to take a holiday in one of Britain's National Parks?  The UK is home to a total of 15 national parks.

National parks are Britain's unspoilt acres of countryside that offer outstanding scenery, abundant wildlife and activities galore.

Britain's national parks are free to enter - unlike those in many countries abroad. Find good quality holiday homes to rent in British national parks and have a fabulous few days in the countryside.

Choose from:

•    10 national parks in England

• Dartmoor
  Renowned for wild ponies, granite tors, woodland valleys and lush views.
   
• Exmoor
  With greenery in abundance, Exmoor is a particularly beautiful national park.
   
• Lake District
  A mecca for keen walkers, hikers and boating enthusiasts, the Lake District National Park with its glassy lakes and green countryside is the place to enjoy the great outdoors.
   
• Norfolk Broads
  Explore the watery wonderland that is the Norfolk Broads.
   
• North Yorkshire  Moors
  Lush green fells and unspoilt countryside, as well as a pretty coastline await in the North York Moors.
   
• Northumberland National Park
  Hills and vast open green spaces await in Northumbria's National Park.
   
• Peak District
  Whether you explore the landscapes of the White Peak or the Dark Peak, the Peak District is one of Britain's most fascinating national parks.
   
• Yorkshire Dales
  A green and beautiful area, the Yorkshire Dales National Park with its hills and lush greenery is a real treat.
   

Cottage holidays in the newest national parks in England

• New Forest
  Discover ancient woodlands, moorlands and heathlands, as well as wild ponies in the famed New Forest.
   
• South Downs
  Walk amongst rolling hills, farmlands, woodlands and heathlands in the South Downs.
   

2 National Parks in Scotland

• Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park
  A stunning landscape with a huge glassy loch surrounded by hills.
   
• Cairngorms National Park
  Hills, mountains, distilleries and castles are to be found in this magnificent part of Scotland.
   

 3 National Parks in Wales

• Brecon Beacons National Park
  Discover mountain scenery and hikes galore.
   
• Snowdonia National Park
  Explore some of Wale's best mountain scenery on a holiday in Snowdonia.
   
• Pembrokeshire National Park
  Visit sandy beaches, rugged coves and rugged cliffs.
   

Holiday accommodation in or near national parks in Ireland

• Self-catering near Connemara National Park
• Self catering accommodation near the Glenveagh National Park, Co. Donegal

Do take a break in a national park - you won't regret it.

And if time is short, why not take a long weekend break for three nights and escape to a holiday home in a British national park?

Each of these parks is a beautiful unique landscape.  Click on the links above to find out more about what each has to offer.