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Six reasons to holiday in the UK this summer

Think you need to go abroad for beaches, culture and adventure this summer? Book a holiday with us and you can enjoy all that without the stress of travelling overseas. Here are six reasons to book a holiday in the UK this year:

View from the terrace of Bar Lodge holiday cottage in Cornwall

For the scenery 

From wooded valleys to towering mountains, Britain offers a variety of landscapes right on our doorstep. We also have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world with Rhossili Bay in Wales having been featured on TripAdvisor’s best beaches list. All our cottages are located in great locations to explore this scenery. What’s more, by booking a holiday with us, you support our work looking after these special places.

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A deer stands in front of Low Park holiday cottage in Yorkshire

For wildlife 

Nature lovers don't need to travel far to enjoy rich wildlife as our own shores are abundant with flora and fauna. So whether you’d like to spot seals on the coast or take a stroll through a deer park, our holiday cottages are in ideal locations to see Britain’s wildlife.

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The exterior of Doyden Castle, Port Isaac, Cornwall

For culture and history 

If you’re hoping for a holiday where you can uncover tales from the past, look no further. Our holiday cottages offer the perfect base for exploring the UK’s rich heritage. Stay in a cliff-top castle, wake up every day in the heart of a World Heritage Site or play Lord and Lady at a Tudor manor.

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Walkers on Corn Du in the Brecon Beacons

For outdoor adventures 

How would you fancy watching the sunrise over a mountain or spending a night sleeping under the stars in a nature reserve? We’ve got campsites in wild and beautiful locations across the UK. So grab the tent, pack your walking boots and head out to discover the great outdoors.

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Family playing football with their dog on Embleton Bay beach

For dog walking 

Stay in the UK and there’s no need to worry about putting the dog into the kennels. We have over 160 dog-friendly cottages across the country, so you and your four-legged friend can holiday together. And as we know being outdoors is crucial to enjoying your trip, our holiday cottages are surrounded by some of UK’s most spectacular terrain.

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View of the Water Tower in Cornwall, one of our holiday cottages

For romance 

You don’t need to go to Rome or Paris for a romantic getaway with your loved one. With medieval castles, rolling moorland, wild woods and quaint villages, the UK is bursting with romantic spots. We’ve got lots of cosy cottages for two, including fairy-tale towers, country cottages and forest escapes.

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Go on a holiday at one of our places and you’ll not just have a trip filled with special memories, but you’ll help us care for these places well into the future.

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