{"id":87955,"date":"2026-04-01T10:34:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T09:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=87955"},"modified":"2026-04-10T10:54:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:54:53","slug":"uk-destination-dupes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/uk-destination-dupes\/","title":{"rendered":"13 UK Destination Dupes That Feel Like Travelling Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"87955\" class=\"elementor elementor-87955\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d822ef3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d822ef3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-650893a\" data-id=\"650893a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ceeeeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ceeeeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Thinking about places to spend your next getaway? These destination dupes show how you can enjoy the feel of travelling abroad without leaving the UK!<\/p><p>With travel trends shifting, more people are choosing to stay closer to home. In fact, 63% of Brits are planning a UK break this year, with 34% saying it will be their main holiday in 2026. Whether it\u2019s to save money, reduce stress or simply keep things simple, staycations are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to overseas travel.<\/p><p>From coastal spots that mirror the Mediterranean to landscapes that rival some of Europe\u2019s most well-known scenery, there are plenty of places in the UK that feel like they\u2019re abroad.<\/p><p>So, if you\u2019re looking for inspiration for your next trip, take a look at these UK destination dupes and start planning a getaway that offers something a little different.<\/p><p><strong><em>Keep scrolling to explore the best UK destination dupes\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f658cc elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3f658cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4f847f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d4f847f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Skip Ahead to:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-358bfd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"358bfd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><a href=\"#what\">What are Destination Dupes?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#list\">The Best UK Destination Dupes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#methodology\">Methodology<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcc19bc elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"fcc19bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c742f79 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c742f79\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-62b4ce3\" data-id=\"62b4ce3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea8b5c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea8b5c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"what\">What are Destination Dupes?<\/h2><p>A destination dupe is a place that offers a similar experience to a popular, often more expensive, location. In 2024, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/travel\/article\/20240306-travellers-choosing-destination-dupes-budget-friendly-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBC reported that destination dupes were on the rise<\/a> as people searched for lesser-known, more budget-friendly options that offer similar experiences. We&#8217;ve noticed a similar trend in our own research, with 38% of people saying they prefer UK breaks because they are easier, and 35% also saying they are less stressful and more affordable than going overseas.<\/p><p>With this in mind, and with the destination dupe trend showing no signs of slowing down, we&#8217;ve pulled together a list of the very best places in the UK that feel like abroad. So if you&#8217;re ever found yourself comparing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/staycation-vs-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">staycations vs trips abroad<\/a>, you can find your UK destination dupe today, which one will surprise you the most?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e2fddf elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6e2fddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e4e535 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e4e535\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"list\">The Best UK Destination Dupes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e174c6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e174c6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><br \/><iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/7619313004634459414\" width=\"325\" height=\"725\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7b386a4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7b386a4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f0e2365\" data-id=\"f0e2365\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74560b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74560b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. St Michael&#8217;s Mount, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cornwall-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Cornwall<\/a> &#8211; Mont Saint-Michel, France<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5693040 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"5693040\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mont-st-michel.jpg\" alt=\"Mont St Michel\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Mont Saint-Michel, France<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/st-michaels-mount.jpg\" alt=\"St Michael&#039;s Mount\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">St Michael's Mount, Cornwall<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-485551c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"485551c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Set just off the coast of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/south-cornwall-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Cornwall<\/a>, St Michael\u2019s Mount is one of the most iconic landmarks on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/south-coast-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">south coast of England<\/a>. With its hilltop castle, tidal causeway and surrounding sea views, it\u2019s often compared to Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy&#8230; and it\u2019s easy to see why.<\/span><\/p><p>At low tide, visitors can walk across the stone path from the mainland, while high tide sees small boats ferry people back and forth. The island itself is home to a historic castle, subtropical gardens and a small harbour, with views stretching out across Mount\u2019s Bay.<\/p><p>It\u2019s smaller and less crowded than its French counterpart, but that\u2019s part of the appeal and makes it one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-things-to-do-marazion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best things to do whilst in Marazion<\/a>. Easy to reach from across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/cornwall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornwall<\/a>, St Michael\u2019s Mount offers a taste of something truly unique without the need to travel abroad.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e45090e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e45090e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/marazion-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Accommodation near St Michael's Mount \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df82de6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"df82de6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-08a536c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"08a536c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-da538fd\" data-id=\"da538fd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b36c216 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b36c216\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/salcombe-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salcombe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/devon-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Devon<\/a> &#8211; French Riviera<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-74f8029 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"74f8029\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e1bf1b3\" data-id=\"e1bf1b3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7bec30 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"c7bec30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/salcombe-devon.jpg\" alt=\"Salcombe, Devon\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Salcombe, Devon<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/french-riviera.jpg\" alt=\"French Riviera\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">French Riviera<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a765d1d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a765d1d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6cfa369\" data-id=\"6cfa369\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-181a8ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"181a8ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Often compared to the French Riviera, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/salcombe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salcombe<\/a> is one of the most picturesque <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-seaside-towns-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coastal towns in the UK<\/a>, known for its turquoise waters, sandy coves and sailing culture. While it may have a reputation as a luxury destination, there are still plenty of free things to do here that let you enjoy its charm without the price tag.<\/span><\/p><p>Spend your time wandering along the estuary, relaxing on North Sands or South Sands beaches or following the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/south-west-coast-path-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South West Coast Path<\/a> for some of the best views in the area. The town itself is perfect for a leisurely stroll, with narrow streets, independent shops and plenty of spots to sit and watch the boats come and go.<\/p><p>For those looking for to get that French feel, Salcombe offers a touch of continental style right here in the UK without needing to leave the country or stretch your budget.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-736e0bb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"736e0bb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0fb1ee4\" data-id=\"0fb1ee4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceb60b3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ceb60b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/salcombe-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Accommodation in Salcombe \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c98cf00 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c98cf00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15a6412 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15a6412\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/portmeirion-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portmeirion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-wales-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Wales<\/a> &#8211; Italian Riviera<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-917d8df elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"917d8df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/portmeirion.jpg\" alt=\"Portmeirion\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Portmeirion<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/italian-riviera.jpg\" alt=\"Italian Riviera\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Italian Riviera<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b6d0693 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b6d0693\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ace8dd9\" data-id=\"ace8dd9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-154f3e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"154f3e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Our next destination dupe is tucked away on the coast of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/north-wales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Wales<\/a>. Portmeirion is a village unlike anywhere else in the UK. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">D<\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">esigned in the style of an Italian seaside town, it blends Mediterranean colours with classical architecture, creating a setting that wouldn\u2019t feel out of place on the Amalfi Coast.<\/span><\/p><p>Bright fa\u00e7ades, domed towers and lush gardens give the village its Riviera-like charm, while palm trees and sea views add to the illusion. It\u2019s a popular spot for day-trippers and photographers, with caf\u00e9s, boutiques and woodland walks all within easy reach.<\/p><p>Built in the mid-20th century by architect Clough Williams-Ellis, Portmeirion has long drawn visitors looking for something different. It may be set in Snowdonia, but for many, it feels much further away.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fac3f0d elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"fac3f0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/portmeirion-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Accommodation near Portmeirion \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5661188 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5661188\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8cb63da elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8cb63da\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0545af7\" data-id=\"0545af7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f367a1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f367a1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>4. Minack Theatre, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/porthcurno-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porthcurno<\/a>, Cornwall &#8211; Taormina, Sicily<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8091ed elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"f8091ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/minack-theatre.jpg\" alt=\"Minack Theatre\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Minack Theatre<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/taormina-sicily.jpg\" alt=\"Taormina, Sicily\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Taormina, Sicily<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfcfc83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfcfc83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Carved into the cliffs above <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/porthcurno-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porthcurno Beach<\/a>, the Minack Theatre is one of the most dramatic open-air venues in the UK and had to feature on our guide to the best destination dupes. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">With its stone terraces, sea views and sub-tropical planting, it draws natural comparisons to the ancient theatre in Taormina, perched high above the Sicilian coast.<\/span><\/p><p>The backdrop here is the Atlantic rather than the Mediterranean, but the effect is just as striking. Performances take place throughout the spring and summer, with waves crashing below and seabirds overhead, creating an experience that feels more like southern Europe than south-west Cornwall.<\/p><p>Built by hand in the 1930s, the theatre is now one of the county\u2019s most visited attractions. Whether you&#8217;re watching a play or simply passing through, it offers a setting that\u2019s hard to forget and one that feels a world away from home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e1ab52 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1e1ab52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/porthcurno-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Accommodation near the Minack Theatre \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7346a15 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7346a15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0059a44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0059a44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>5. Ardtoe Beach, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/west-coast-scotland-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Coast of Scotland<\/a> &#8211; South Island Coast, New Zealand<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f94864d elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"f94864d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ardtoe-beach-scotland.jpg\" alt=\"Ardtoe Beach, Scotland\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Ardtoe Beach, Scotland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/south-island-coast-nz.jpg\" alt=\"South Island Coast, New Zealand\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">South Island Coast, New Zealand<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4190c9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d4190c9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1bce002\" data-id=\"1bce002\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3452bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3452bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Set on the remote Ardnamurchan Peninsula in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/scottish-highlands-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scottish Highlands<\/a>, Ardtoe Beach is known for its wide sands, clear waters and dramatic mountain backdrop, making it one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/scotland-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best beaches in Scotland<\/a>. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Its unspoilt setting and rugged scenery have drawn comparisons to the coastline of New Zealand\u2019s South Island, particularly around places like Fiordland and the West Coast.<\/span><\/p><p>Framed by rolling hills and often backed by mist or low cloud, the landscape feels wild and expansive. The beach itself is rarely busy, offering long stretches of sand and quiet walking routes, with views out towards the Small Isles on clearer days.<\/p><p>It\u2019s this sense of space and isolation that undoubtedly makes Ardtoe a place in the UK that feels like abroad. While it may take a little longer to reach than other beaches, the reward is a coastal setting that feels far removed from everyday life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ca5eb2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3ca5eb2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e4ea176\" data-id=\"e4ea176\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eedfe2 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7eedfe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/mallaig-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Accommodation near the Ardtoe Beach \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f18c3c9 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f18c3c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2a947f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2a947f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>6. Culross Village, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/fife-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Fife<\/a> &#8211; Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60d71ff elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"60d71ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/culross-village-fife.jpg\" alt=\"Culross Village, Fife\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Culross Village, Fife<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rothenburg-ob-der-tauber.jpg\" alt=\"Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e8a62a1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e8a62a1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c81fcf\" data-id=\"6c81fcf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38dab4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38dab4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Sitting on the northern shore of the Firth of Forth, Culross is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/en\/scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland<\/a>\u2019s best-preserved historic villages. With its cobbled streets, whitewashed houses and distinctive ochre-coloured palace, it shares a strong resemblance to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Germany\u2019s most well-known medieval towns.<\/span><\/p><p>Walking through Culross feels like stepping back in time, with narrow lanes, steep rooftops and period buildings that have remained largely unchanged for centuries. The village has also been used as a filming location for historical dramas, adding to its timeless appeal.<\/p><p>Smaller and quieter than its German counterpart, Culross offers a similar sense of history without the crowds. It\u2019s an easy day trip from Edinburgh, making it a simple way to experience a slice of old-world Europe a little closer to home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4129df3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4129df3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/fife-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Accommodation near the Culross Village \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84a9d79 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"84a9d79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1e183d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1e183d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/kynance-cove-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kynance Cove<\/a>, Cornwall &#8211; Sardinia, Italy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fd48a8 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"8fd48a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kynance-cove.jpg\" alt=\"Kynance Cove, Cornwall\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Kynance Cove, Cornwall<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/sardinia-italy.jpg\" alt=\"Sardinia, Italy\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Sardinia, Italy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-781dca2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"781dca2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Located on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/lizard-peninsula-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lizard Peninsula<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/kynance-cove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kynance Cove<\/a> is one of Cornwall\u2019s most distinctive coastal spots and is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-beaches-in-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best beaches in the UK<\/a>. Known for its turquoise waters, white sand and striking rock formations, it\u2019s often compared to the beaches of Sardinia, where clear seas and rugged cliffs define the landscape.<\/span><\/p><p>At low tide, the cove opens up to reveal hidden caves, islands and stretches of sand, making it a popular place for exploring, coastal walks and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wild-swimming-in-cornwall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wild swimming in Cornwall<\/a>. The contrast between the bright water and the dark, serpentine rock gives it a look that feels more Mediterranean than British.<\/p><p>Despite its popularity, Kynance Cove still feels relatively unspoilt, particularly outside of peak season. With its unique scenery and remote setting, it offers a coastal experience that wouldn\u2019t feel out of place much further south in Europe.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7410a35 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7410a35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/kynance-cove-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Accommodation near Kynance Cove \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6c5c5c elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f6c5c5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de1bf35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de1bf35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/orkney-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orkney Islands<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/scotland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland<\/a> &#8211; Lofoten Islands, Norway<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffa7ef4 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"ffa7ef4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/orkney-islands.jpg\" alt=\"Orkney Islands\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Orkney Islands<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lofoten-islands-norway.jpg\" alt=\"Lofoten Islands, Norway\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Lofoten Islands, Norway<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fee4337 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fee4337\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Lying off the north coast of mainland Scotland, our next destination dupe, the Orkney Islands are known for their rugged coastline, open landscapes and rich history.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"> With dramatic cliffs, quiet beaches and ever-changing light, they\u2019re often compared to Norway\u2019s Lofoten Islands, where sea and land meet in equally striking ways. <\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Not only that, but it&#8217;s also one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/cheapest-holiday-destinations-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cheapest UK holiday destinations<\/a>, giving visitors the chance to enjoy a truly unique location for a lower-than-average price.<\/span><\/p><p>The scenery here feels remote and untamed, shaped by the surrounding North Sea. From towering sea stacks like the Old Man of Hoy to wide, windswept shores, there\u2019s a strong sense of space that defines the islands. Wildlife is also a big draw, with seals, seabirds and even orcas spotted in the waters around Orkney.<\/p><p>While the terrain is less mountainous than Lofoten, the atmosphere is much the same. Peaceful, expansive and a little off the beaten path, it\u2019s a destination that feels far removed from the mainland.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-862398e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"862398e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/orkney-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Accommodation in the Orkney Islands \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0b66df elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d0b66df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5ccfbb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5ccfbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/isle-of-skye-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Isle of Skye<\/a> &#8211; Iceland<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbc645d elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"cbc645d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iceland.jpg\" alt=\"Iceland\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/isle-of-skye.jpg\" alt=\"Isle of Skye\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Isle of Skye<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cca31c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cca31c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Located off Scotland\u2019s west coast, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/isle-of-skye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Isle of Skye<\/a> is known for its dramatic landscapes, shaped by volcanic history and coastal erosion. With its jagged peaks, waterfalls and wide open spaces, it\u2019s often compared to Iceland, where similar terrain creates some of Europe\u2019s most striking scenery.<\/span><\/p><p>Across the island, you\u2019ll find a mix of natural landmarks, from the Old Man of Storr to the Quiraing and the Fairy Pools, each offering a different view of Skye\u2019s rugged terrain. The shifting weather and low-lying cloud only add to the atmosphere, giving the landscape a raw and untamed feel.<\/p><p>While it\u2019s easier to reach than Iceland, Skye delivers a similar sense of scale and isolation. Remote in places yet accessible for visitors, it\u2019s a destination that feels far removed from everyday life and for this reason had to feature on our guide to places in the UK that feel like abroad.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2429d2 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b2429d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/isle-of-skye-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Accommodation in the Isle of Skye \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2526d8d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"2526d8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd98c58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd98c58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/durdle-door-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Durdle Door<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/dorset-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dorset<\/a> &#8211; Navagio Beach Coastline, Zakynthos, Greece<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af4b9b2 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"af4b9b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/durdle-door.jpg\" alt=\"Durdle Door, Dorset\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Durdle Door, Dorset<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/navagio-beach-coastline-greece.jpg\" alt=\"Navagio Beach, Greece\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Navagio Beach, Greece<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-484f268 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"484f268\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Found along <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/dorset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dorset<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/jurassic-coast-holidays.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jurassic Coast<\/a>, Durdle Door is one of the most recognisable natural landmarks in the UK. With its sweeping bay, clear waters and dramatic limestone arch, it\u2019s regarded as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/9-uk-most-exotic-beaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK&#8217;s most exotic beaches<\/a> and often compared to the coastline of Navagio Beach in Zakynthos, known for its striking cliffs and bright blue sea.<\/span><\/p><p>The views from the clifftop are a big part of the appeal, with a steep path leading down to the beach below. On calmer days, the water takes on a vivid blue tone, while the curved shoreline and surrounding cliffs create a setting that feels more Mediterranean than southern England.<\/p><p>Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durdle Door draws visitors throughout the year, whether for coastal walks, sea views or simply to take in the scenery. It\u2019s a place that feels both familiar and unexpected, offering a UK take on one of Europe\u2019s most famous beach landscapes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-470a02b elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"470a02b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/durdle-door-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Accommodation near Durdle Door \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79b1f98 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"79b1f98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c150c78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c150c78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/lake-district-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">Lake District<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cumbria-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cumbria<\/a> &#8211; Swiss Alps<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1652885 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"1652885\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lake-district-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"Lake District\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Lake District<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/swiss-alps.jpg\" alt=\"Swiss Alps\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Swiss Alps<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b34861 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b34861\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/north-west-england-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">north west of England<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/lake-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District<\/a> is known for its sweeping valleys, still waters and rugged fells. With its combination of mountain scenery and lakeside views, it\u2019s often compared to the Swiss Alps, offering a similar sense of scale and natural beauty closer to home.<\/span><\/p><p>Across the national park, you\u2019ll find a mix of dramatic peaks and quieter spots, from the heights of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottages-near-scafell-pike.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scafell Pike<\/a> to the shores of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/windermere-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windermere<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/holiday-cottages-near-lake-ullswater.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ullswater<\/a>. Walking routes range from gentle lakeside paths to more challenging hikes, while towns and villages provide easy access to the surrounding landscape.<\/p><p>While the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/lake-district-mountains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District&#8217;s mountains<\/a> may be less imposing than those in Switzerland, the overall experience feels familiar. Scenic, peaceful and easy to explore, the Lake District offers a UK alternative to one of Europe\u2019s most iconic alpine regions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-384e1c7 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"384e1c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/lake-district-holiday-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Accommodation in the Lake District \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d274fab elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"d274fab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57e583a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57e583a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>12. Seven Sisters, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/east-sussex-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">East Sussex<\/a> &#8211; \u00c9tretat Cliffs, France<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e491a2 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"3e491a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/seven-sisters-east-sussex.jpg\" alt=\"Seven Sisters, East Sussex\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Seven Sisters, East Sussex<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/etretat-cliffs-france.jpg\" alt=\"Etretat Cliffs, France\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Etretat Cliffs, France<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-125601c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"125601c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Stretching along the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/holiday-cottages-in-sussex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sussex<\/a> coast, the Seven Sisters are a series of chalk cliffs known for their rolling shape and bright white faces. Overlooking the English Channel, they\u2019re often compared to the cliffs at \u00c9tretat in northern France, where similar formations rise above the sea.<\/span><\/p><p>The landscape here is defined by open grassland, steep coastal paths and uninterrupted sea views. The walk between Seaford and Eastbourne is considers one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-walks-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best walks in the UK<\/a>. It offers some of the best vantage points, with each peak revealing a slightly different perspective of the coastline.<\/p><p>Less built-up than its French counterpart, the Seven Sisters feel quieter and more natural. With fresh sea air, one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-beaches-sussex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best beaches in Sussex<\/a> and a sense of space throughout, it\u2019s a coastal setting that captures much of the same appeal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbdb60e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"dbdb60e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/east-sussex-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Accommodation near the Seven Sisters \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b15c902 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b15c902\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90a2346 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90a2346\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>13. Llyn Padarn, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/snowdonia-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Snowdonia<\/a> &#8211; Lake Bled, Slovenia<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-151b906 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"151b906\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slides_to_show&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/llyn-padarn-snowdonia.jpg\" alt=\"Llyn Padarn, Snowdonia\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Llyn Padarn, Snowdonia<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 2\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/lake-bled-slovenia.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Bled, Slovenia\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Lake Bled, Slovenia<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f4f9785 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f4f9785\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a07c0c\" data-id=\"7a07c0c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af7bb83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af7bb83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Set within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/snowdonia-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park<\/a>, Llyn Padarn is a glacial lake surrounded by mountains and woodland. With its calm waters and dramatic backdrop, it\u2019s often compared to Lake Bled in Slovenia, known for its peaceful setting and striking alpine scenery.<\/span><\/p><p>Considered one the UK&#8217;s best wild swimming spots the lake is backed by the region&#8217;s beautiful mountain range, including views towards Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). It also offers a mix of walking routes, waterside views and quieter spots to take in the landscape. The nearby town of Llanberis adds to its appeal, with easy access to trails, boat trips and local caf\u00e9s.<\/p><p>While it doesn\u2019t have an island church at its centre, Llyn Padarn shares the same sense of stillness and scale. This UK destination dupe is a place that feels calm and scenic throughout the year, offering a UK alternative to one of Europe\u2019s most recognisable lakes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccce34e elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ccce34e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/llanberis-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Book Accommodation near Llyn Padarn \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5daa492 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"5daa492\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2cf1ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2cf1ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"methodology\">Methodology<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7941c2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7941c2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\">Data insights in this article are based on internal booking data from Sykes Holiday Cottages or data from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/sykes-staycation-index-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sykes 2025 Staycation Index<\/a>, which includes supporting consumer research conducted by OnePoll with 2,000 UK adults in April 2025.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adb478f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"adb478f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c96204a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c96204a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">We know these destinations dupes are a great way to save money, but for more information on how to save money check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/booking-budget-holidays-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to book a staycation on a budget guide<\/a>. Or, if you&#8217;re interested in seeing where our customers love to book the most, take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/uk-holiday-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most popular UK holiday destinations<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a21a1d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"3a21a1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc0d562 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc0d562\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-weight: 400;\"><small><strong>Image Credits:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Bl%C3%A1fj%C3%B6ll,_taken_from_the_hiking_trail_Reykjavegur,_Iceland_04.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michal Klajban<\/a> \u2013 (CC BY-SA 4.0)<\/small><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the best UK destination dupes that feel like travelling abroad, from coastal escapes to alpine views &#8211; Get inspired for your next break today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":183,"featured_media":88132,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-87955","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-tips","location-cornwall","location-dorset","location-lake-district","location-scotland","location-south-coast","location-wales"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87955","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/183"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=87955"}],"version-history":[{"count":120,"href":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87955\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":89746,"href":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/87955\/revisions\/89746"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/88132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=87955"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}