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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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Nethergill Hay Mew

Nethergill Hay Mew • Oughtershaw near Buckden
Yorkshire Dales - South

A superb stone-built barn conversion near Oughterhsaw in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Woodburner, en-suite... find out more

Ref: 22125   Sleeps: 7

Cotton-tail Lodge

Cotton-tail Lodge  • South Lakeland Leisure Village near Carnforth
Cumbria & The Lake District

Quality single-storey lodge by the lake in South Lakeland Leisure Village. Use of leisure facilities inc. swimming... find out more

Ref: 22492   Sleeps: 6

Manor Farm

Manor Farm • Hutton Buscel
North York Moors & Coast

Superb, detached Georgian farmhouse in Hutton Buscel. Beautiful, original features, open fires. Spacious rooms, large... find out more

Ref: 15822   Sleeps: 10

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

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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17th June 2013 11:11:35

A few days ago we told you all about our team of keen walkers and runners who were in the midst of completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks.  The challenge sees walkers take on a 23 mile, circular route and summit the three peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside ... more

Sunday Snapshots: A Father's Day Treat

16th June 2013 07:46:20

Here in the UK, it's Father's Day today and a chance for all of us to thank our Dads for their love, support and in my case taxi service! With the sun set to shine brightly once again this weekend, it's the perfect excuse for a Ploughman's Lunch at a rusti ... more

Choose Sykes Cottages for your 2013 summer holiday

14th June 2013 16:11:25

In just a few weeks time, the school holidays will be upon us and summer will be here. Here at Sykes Cottages, we’re hoping for days of endless sunshine for family trips to the beach, sunbathing in the garden and al fresco dining. A cottage holiday is ... more

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