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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

Milford Mews

Milford Mews • Newtown, Powys
Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay

Attractive 18th century Grade II listed barn conversion. Character beams and wall timbers. Quality, well-equipped... find out more

Ref: 13773   Sleeps: 6

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

Spinney's Watch

Spinney's Watch • Rosley near Caldbeck
Cumbria & The Lake District

Semi-detached cottage in scattered village of Rosley, five miles from village of Caldbeck. Open fire, three bedrooms,... find out more

Ref: 12596   Sleeps: 5

The George

The George • Bettws Cedewain near Newtown
Mid Wales & Cardigan Bay

Detached, pine-built log cabin surrounded by Welsh countryside, in a rural location on the outskirts of Bettws... find out more

Ref: 11775   Sleeps: 5

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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