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Nature and wildlife breaks
Wildlife adventures
These holidays offer exciting experiences, heading by boat to spot seals, puffins and other seabirds. You might even see dolphins on the way.
Take a boat trip to Blakeney Point, Norfolk
Blakeney Point is recognised as internationally important for its breeding birds, and its seal colony. Grey seal pups are born on Blakeney Point during November, December and early January. The best way to view the seal pups is by taking a boat from Morston Quay. You can stay in a holiday cottage nearby.
Blakeney Lodge
A simple lodge by the salt marshes and on the edge of Blakeney National Nature Reserve.
Visit the Farne Islands, Northumberland
This National Nature Reserve is home to a large colony of Atlantic grey seals and, in early summer, around 200,000 breeding seabirds. The colourful and charismatic puffins are arguably the stars of the show, with 43,000 pairs breeding here. Stay in Embleton Bay and head to Seahouses to catch a boat.
Risemoor
Close to the sands of Embleton Bay, this coastal cottage is a great spot for wildlife watching.
Stay near a nature reserve
Wireless Cottage, near the Lizard National Nature Reserve
The Lizard National Nature Reserve is famous for its unusual plants and geology. The Wildlife Watchpoint is open from 1 April - spot seals, dolphins and the occasional whale as well as the popular Cornish choughs that breed close by. Wireless Cottage is a cliff-top cabin metres from the coast path.
Castle Ward Gamekeeper's Lodge (new) and Castle Ward Caravan Park for the Murlough National Nature Reserve
Follow a network of paths through the dunes, woodland and heath of Murlough National Nature Reserve. Stay less than an hour away at Castle Ward Caravan Park or in one of the three cottages on the estate.
Newtown Cabin on the Newtown National Nature Reserve
Wander through flower-rich hay meadows and ancient woodlands at Newtown – the only National Nature Reserve on the Isle of Wight. Take in views over the salt marshes and clear waters of the harbour, alive with sea birds such as oystercatchers and redshanks. Stay in a quiet backwater on the reserve at Newtown Cabin - you can bring your kayak or canoe.
Cladium on the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve
Wicken Fen is the National Trust's oldest nature reserve and England's most famous fen. It's one of Europe’s most important wetlands and home to thousands of plant and animal species, including free-roaming konik ponies and highland cattle. Cladium and neighbouring holiday cottage, Wicken Rose Cottage, are close to the visitor centre.
Wildlife walks
Spot red squirrels, deer and all kinds of interesting birds and marine life.
Brownsea Island Campsite, Dorset
Famous for red squirrels, the island's habitats include heathland, woodland and a lagoon – internationally important for overwintering and summer-nesting birds. You can camp or choose a bothy, bunkhouse or cottage.
Yarncliff Lodge, on the Longshaw Estate, Derbyshire
Longshaw is a great place to see a variety of wildlife species, including red deer, northern hairy wood ants and many interesting birds.
Teneriffe Farm Campsite, Cornwall
In this biodiverse part of the country, walk along the coast to the volunteer-run wildlife watchpoint at Lizard Point to watch out for seals, dolphins and even the occasional whale and basking shark.
Holidays for rockpooling
Hemmick Cottage, Cornwall
Just a stone’s throw away from a sandy beach and rocky coves, head down to the beach at low tide to seek out little sea creatures in the rockpools.
Guy's Cottage, Port Quin, Cornwall
This sheltered inlet on an unspoilt stretch of coast is a great place to bring a kayak or stand up paddleboard.
Weston Farm Campsite, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset
From this simple campsite, it's a 30-minute walk down to the quiet local beach, Chapman’s Pool, to dip into rock pools and look for fossils.
Wembury Mill Cottage, Devon
Wembury Bay has some of the best rockpools in the country, with masses of sea creatures and plantlife to discover. There's even a marine centre to visit and learn more and join events.
Wake up in the wilderness
Beudy'r Gelli Bothy, Gwynedd
Forget the tent next time you go away and stay in this rustic stone bothy with views over nearby Dinas Emrys.
Bosigran, Cornwall
A rustic converted barn near the coast but in the heart of the countryside - perfect for exploring West Cornwall.
Rose Castle Cottage, Lake District
A two-bedroom cottage just above Tarn Hows with heaps of character in the heart of the Lakes.
Watendlath Bunkhouse, Lake District
A lakeside bunkhouse in a peaceful hamlet in the Lake District, near Derwent Water.
Wasdale Hall Lodge, Lake District
A stone cottage with traditional furnishings located in the remote valley of Wasdale.
Hafod Y Fedw, Gwynedd
Get away from it all in this traditional Welsh countryside cottage in the wilds of Eryri (Snowdonia).
Relax in nature
Rhossili Old Rectory, South Wales
Just metres from the world-famous beach at Rhosili Bay, this cottage offers a unique stay on the Gower Peninsula.
Druid's Cave Farmhouse, Yorkshire
A homely farmhouse near the giant rock formations at Brimham Rocks, with views of the Yorkshire Dales.
Low Strawberry Gardens, Cumbria
A simple lakeside retreat for an uplugged holiday, with a jetty to launch your canoe or kayak into Windermere.
High Lidmoor Farmhouse, Yorkshire
A rural farmhouse with panoramic views of the North York Moors and walks from the doorstep.