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

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

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

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

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

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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Helping you find accommodation near Alton Towers

20th May 2013 14:24:35

Good news for all you adrenaline seekers out there; this week sees the launch of the newest ride at Alton Towers, The Smiler. The world’s first 14 looped rollercoaster with a series of mind-blowing illusions, The Smiler opens at the Staffordshire favo ... more

Sunday Snapshots: Burrator Reservoir, Dartmoor

19th May 2013 07:18:12

There are few words to do justice to this week's Sunday Snapshot, which comes from the Burrator Reservoir in Dartmoor. This is one of the fifty (not to mention one of the most beautiful) inland waterways managed by the ... more

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

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