There are plenty of cottages in national parks in England to rent for self catering and comfortable accommodation whilst walking moors and dales.
England's national parks are a pride and joy, well loved expanses of countryside devoted to nature. Most are farmed and inhabited. Go further north to Northumberland or the Lake District for wilder, more rugged and less inhabited countryside.
Tea shops and places of refreshment, gift shops and other tourist oreinted business abound around national parks because of the steady numbers of walkers and holidaymakers enjoying rambles and the great outdoors. There are plenty of holiday cottages to rent in national parks, also large group accommodation.