Top 10 Holiday Cottages for Wildlife Park Visits

The school summer holidays are rapidly approaching and the question of how to entertain the younger members of the family is bound to crop up sooner or later. If you have decided to stay in the UK this summer then a holiday in a self-catering let is a great choice. Choose an area close to plenty of family attractions and you can’t lose.

Some of the larger attractions warrant a couple of visits and that is where having your own holiday cottage close by really comes into its own. We have put together a selection of holiday lets close to some of the best wildlife parks and zoos in the UK.

This immaculate holiday cottage is ideal for a family of four looking to visit Whipsnade Zoo in Bedfordshire. Whipsnade is home to rhino, lions, elephants you name it and is definitely somewhere that you can visit more than once in a holiday. The zoo is opening after hours this summer to offer a unique night-time experience.

Well Meadow is set in beautiful Shropshire countryside and is an easy drive from West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park. You can enjoy the four mile long self-drive safari and all the other attractions at this award winning park and then come home to this delightful holiday rental.

Marwell Zoo is very close to this beautiful thatched holiday cottage. Marwell is a 140 acre park with 180 species of wildlife to explore. However Riverside Cottage is such a stunning property, you will find it hard to drag yourself away from the lovely interior and private garden.

Harbour Lookout is ideally situated for visiting one of North Devon’s top attractions, Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. Don’t panic they haven’t been secretly breeding dinosaurs in this corner of the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, they are animatronic wonders. As well as this you can get close to meerkats, sea lions, otters, lions and reptiles. This holiday cottage is a short drive from the animal park and enjoys views out across the sea.

Smuggler Cottage really is a picture postcard coastal cottage. Located in the beautiful town of Looe in Cornwall, this property is a perfect choice for visiting attractions in the area such as The Monkey Sanctuary just down the road. This cottage sleeps 6 people and is surrounded by great pubs and restaurants in this harbour town.

Arguably one of the best known safari parks in the UK, Longleat, is just half an hour’s drive from this delightful canal-side holiday cottage. After you have explored Longleat and its safari drives you can get to Bath and other attractions such as Cheddar Gorge and Glastonbury Tor easily from this holiday rental.

Blackpool Zoo is within easy reach of this detached former farm building. This year sees the zoo celebrate 40 years of trading making it a great year to visit. Maltkiln Cottage is ideal for a couple looking for a break in The Lake District whilst exploring the sites surrounding it such as the coastal resorts of Blackpool and Southport.

Pine Cottage is on the edge of The Trossachs National Park in stunning countryside. Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park is a short hop from this lovely property. This safari park has everything you could want from a zoo as well as a water park to cool off in after a day walking around the various animal enclosures. Pine Cottage sleeps four people making it ideal for a family.

Manor House Wildlife Park close to Tenby in, Wales is a great day out for animal lovers of all ages. Situated in a beautiful part of Wales, staying in a holiday cottage close to this attraction is a great choice for a UK based holiday. 2 Beag is an immaculately presented property which sleeps four people in style.

Old Cart House is close to many tourist hot-spots such as Wookey Hole, Bath and Clark’s Village but it is its proximity to Bristol Zoo which could be the main attraction. This zoo boasts 400 species and they recommend allowing up to 5 hours to get the most from this huge collection of animals. Old Cart House is located in a 40 acre farm with a pick-your-own shop, perfect for foodies.

 

Main picture credit: Longleat Safari Park