Our top 6 self-catered holidays

We’ve pulled together our favourite self-catered UK holidays. Whether a romantic getaway for two, a fun-filled family adventure or a solo retreat, you’ll find a self catered slow holiday to suit you right here.

Trips for one or two

Over the Sea to Skye  

Majestic landscapes, hidden castles and sweeping solitude await among the mountains, glens, lochs and islands of Scotland. Cosy up in a cabin on the northern coast of the Isle of Skye and wake up to breath-taking views over Loch Snizort.

South Downs Explorer

A relaxing rural retreat filled with great food and fabulous walking just one hour away from London in the arty market town of Lewes. Situated in the heart of the South Downs, stay in a studio apartment surrounded by incredible 360 degree views over the south coast and farmland and just a short distance from an array of fantastic independent restaurants offering takeaway.

Retreat to the Moors

Beautiful brooding moors and a wild, dramatic coastline make Yorkshire the perfect place to unwind in nature. Stay in a secluded shepherd’s hut, complete with wood burner, in the countryside outside Malton and soak up the fresh sea air the following morning on the nearby beach.

Hideaway on Eigg

Expect to be mesmerized by the beauty of unspoilt nature on the remote Isle of Eigg, the UK’s most sustainable island, where a family stay in a traditional bothy completes offers a holiday filled with fascinating history, diverse wildlife and a small but welcoming island community.

Family Adventures

Jurassic Explorer

An active week on the south coast of Dorset surrounded by sand dunes, chalk cliffs  and wild heathland. Explore by bike, ferry and open top bus to find tumbling ruins, tidal swimming pools and diverse wildlife, and indulge in some of the best food-with-a-view in the country.

Seaside Staycation in Yorkshire

A relaxed seaside escape with a stay in a period cottage just five minutes from the beach. Sandcastles, rockpools and rugged coastlines await!