Rent a holiday home in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Britain

Find a rural cottage in one of Britain's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and know that you will be surrounded by stunning scenery throughout your visit.

What does an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) mean?

The 46 designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) are distributed among England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The official designation marks out part of the countryside as particularly picturesque and worth preserving.

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Why book a cottage holiday in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty?

Spending time in a naturally attractive area is uplifting. There is something about natural beauty that fills our hearts with joy and lifts our spirits. A few hours surrounded by nature’s splendour allows us to acknowledge the real paradise that lies beyond our cities. It is not surprising that a cottage in the country is a dream held by many people.

It is beneficial to take time out and allow ourselves healing time in an area of beauty, perhaps book that weekend or week in a different AONB every year. Add them to your bucket list and you will have many gorgeous images stored away in your brain to inspire happy dreams.

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Holiday in One of England's AONBs

England is by far home to the most Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are 33 AONBs in England, offering visitors plenty of choice! Whether you want to explore the Heart of England, East Anglia, Northern England, South East England, the Cotswolds or the English Islands, each part of England is home to some stunning AONBs to surprise and delight visitors.

Choose from (and click on the titles to explore) :

The Heart of England's AONBs

Malvern Hills
Shropshire Hills

The Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

England's Islands

Isle of Wight
Isles of Scilly

Wales' AONBs should wow too!

For those keen to holiday in Wales, this country also has its own unique AONBs to mesmerise visitors:

Clwydian Range & Dee Valley
Gower AONB holidays
Llyn AONB
Anglesey AONB

Northern Ireland's AONBs

For those keen to head a little further afield and discover a tranquil and unspoilt place, Northern Ireland's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty should not disappoint. Choose from:

Antrim Coast and Glens
Causeway Coast
Lagan Valley
Mourne
Binevenagh
Ring of Gullion
Sperrin
Strangford Lough

Visit and discover the magic and beauty of Ireland.

Do consider a self-catering holiday in one of Britain's areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and discover what an amazing country we live in.