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At Sykes we're immensely proud of our huge choice of over 4,000 personally inspected holiday cottages. In fact, we think we've got the finest selection in some of the UK and Ireland's most beautiful places. Our 25 years of experience means you can choose with confidence, knowing that your search for the perfect cottage holiday starts and ends here…

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Featured Cottages

The Hay Barn

The Hay Barn • Gilling West near Richmond
Yorkshire Dales - North

Detached stone barn conversion set in owners’ grounds in village of Gilling West, offering breathtaking... find out more

Ref: 2286   Sleeps: 12

1 Barley House

1 Barley House • St Columb Major near Newquay
Cornwall

Semi-detached character cottage, part of a former village inn, in the Cornish market town of St Columb Major. Wooden... find out more

Ref: 16415   Sleeps: 4

Swallows Nest

Swallows Nest • Coniston near Hawkshead
Cumbria & The Lake District

A delightful apartment in the heart of Coniston. Views of Coniston Fells. Coniston Water 5 mins walk. find out more

Ref: 21912   Sleeps: 2

Marine Cottage

Marine Cottage • Strontian, Ardnamurchan Peninsula
Fort William, Isle of Skye & The Western Isles

Beautifully presented Highland cottage in a stunning location. Bright, spacious and contemporary property, close to... find out more

Ref: 23970   Sleeps: 8

Why book with Sykes Cottages?

Value: We constantly review our prices to make sure they are competitive. We post special offers on a regular basis and also offer last minute short breaks with reduced rental prices.

Peace of mind: We hand-pick and personally inspect every one of our cottages / Over 25 years experience in the holiday cottages sector / For each cottage on our website, you can view high-resolution images of the exterior and interior and read genuine comments from previous visitors.

Convenience: Check cottage availability and prices online for any date you wish / Trained holiday cottage advisors available 7 days a week, including evenings / Order our free, full colour brochure online whenever you wish.

Choice: Over 4,000 cottages in the UK and Ireland to choose from / We offer short breaks, weekend breaks, 7 nights, 14 nights and more / New holiday cottages added to the website every day.


We're proud of our selection of hand-picked holiday cottages in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Quality cottages, prime locations, high standards - everything you need for a successful cottage holiday. From beachside holiday homes to classic country cottages-all the cottages we offer are subject to our rigorous quality assurance programme. We're confident that the cottage you choose will more than meet your expectations.


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