Cities in Britain like London, Edinburgh and Manchester often steal away the limelight from what is truly the best side of Britain for both domestic and international tourists and that is the countryside. Britain has thousands of miles of seemingly untouched countryside which offers tourists the perfect places to hide away, get back in touch with nature and explore the best of Great Britain.
The best way to see this side of Britain is to do so with a luxury cottage stay, very relaxing, very comfortable, very well located and all in all, very British. The benefits of going luxury, especially when it comes to staying in a cottage is that you will receive all of the personal touches that you need to make your stay special, think deep baths, cosy fireplaces and king sized beds. If this sounds like something that you could be up for then here are the best places to do it.
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is a county in the south of Wales that has a huge national park which is set on the Bristol Channel. This region of Wales offers a wide variety of things to do along the coastline and plenty of adventures to be found with the national park as well. Regardless of whether you are looking for peace or adventure, the luxury cottages in this region are perfectly situated for both and what better way to retire from a day of exploring than to relax in a sizable and beautifully designed luxury cottage that offers space, tranquility and most importantly, comfort .
Devon
Another coastal region which offers plenty of places to explore inland is the county of Devon in south west England. You can book a luxury cottage in Devon which will be set in a location that feels miles from civilization yet can be just a few miles own the road from the beautiful resorts of Torquay, Brixham and Painton. Not only will you find luxury cottages with perfect locations but these old, traditional cottages have been given a modern twist so that you can have the best of both worlds when it comes to classy accommodation. The weather throughout the summer here is far better than most of the country and relaxing on the beach in the sunshine is actively encouraged before returning to your cosy cottage to relax.
Lake District
This huge national park in the north west of England is the jewel in the British crown, a huge national park which offers many lakes, rugged mountains and stunning natural beauty. If you truly want to get away from it all then a luxury cottage in this region is the perfect way to do. There is also a great deal of adventure to be found in the lake district with many hiking and cycling trials as well as plenty of water activities that take place on the many lakes which you can find in this enormous English national park.
Cotswolds
In south central England there is a large rural area named the Cotswolds which make for a perfect luxury cottage stay. In this region you will find lots of quaint villages and towns that are largely unchanged from how they looked many years ago. This area is filled with both natural and classic English beauty and there are many rural locations for an idyllic hideaway in a luxury cottage.
Scottish Highlands
The Scottish highlands are beautiful for sure but this area is not for the faint of heart thanks to the brutal weather conditions that can be found. If you are ready to brave the swirling winds and the freezing temperatures then you will find a beautiful green region in northern Scotland that looks almost unspoiled. A luxury cottage break here is the best way to see the area and after a tough day of hiking you will be able to relax in front of the fire in your homely and intricately designed cottage which has been sprinkled with luxurious touches.
There is so much of Britain to explore and the best way to discover these vast green lands and acres of rural country side is to rent a luxury cottage and go exploring.