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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

Ty'n Y Coed Cottage

Ty'n Y Coed Cottage • Dyffryn Ardudwy
North Wales & Snowdonia

Beautifully renovated semi-detached cottage in Dyffryn Ardudwy. Open plan, well-equipped accommodation, with cosy... find out more

Ref: 17302   Sleeps: 4

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

Lime Tree Lodge

Lime Tree Lodge • Swarland near Alnwick
Northumberland

A quality Swarland detached lodge within the grounds of Swarland Old Hall Farm. Beautiful gardens and play area,... find out more

Ref: 22336   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.


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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