Welcome to the finest handpicked cottages

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

Cwm Llan

Cwm Llan • Llangwm near Bala
North Wales & Snowdonia

A detached cottage, in a beautiful, quiet rural setting with stunning views, hot tub, woodburner and peace and... find out more

Ref: 17835   Sleeps: 8

The Summerhouse

The Summerhouse • Bembridge, Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight

Superbly presented coastal cottage, in seaside village of Bembridge. Hot tub, decking with views of Culver Down. Close... find out more

Ref: 20969   Sleeps: 4

Craster Reach

Craster Reach • Craster
Northumberland

Owned and managed by Sykes Cottages, an immaculately presented, coastal cottage set in the heart of Craster in... find out more

Ref: 10782   Sleeps: 6

Roe Deer Lodge

Roe Deer Lodge • Lincoln
Lincolnshire

Opulent contemporary cottage on edge of Lincoln. Luxurious living, well-equipped, first-class accommodation. Rural... find out more

Ref: 20183   Sleeps: 3

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.


Read the Latest News From Sykes Cottages

Success for Sykes Cottages

17th May 2013 09:29:57

We’re celebrating here at Sykes Cottages HQ after winning a weekly competition organised by the Travel Trade Gazette (TTG). TTG is the UK’s leading publication for travel agents and those in the tourism industry, so it’s a pretty big deal for us a ... more

Start Planning Your May Half-Term Holiday Today!

15th May 2013 07:00:22

Though it seems like one holiday has just finished, there is another one just around the corner. The school half-term holiday is only a few weeks away, with most schools being off from 27th-31st May, and all you parents need to start planning soon. There a ... more

Sykes' Spotlight on Hay-on-Wye

13th May 2013 16:16:32

While the small town of Hay-on-Wye may be known as the ‘Town of Books’, this borderland town offers a wealth of attractions for the holidaymaker, book lover or not. Here’s our guide to this small but charming town located in the very north of the ... more

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The ease with which the booking was made. The person I spoke to was friendly and helpful. The booking process was simple.
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We have used Sykes on a number of occasions and have always been happy with the service.
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