The booking via Sykes was very 'user-friendly', done very easily by helpful and friendly staff, and follow up emails quick and efficient.
Mrs Kirby, Tilbury, Essex, April 2013
The ease with which the booking was made. The person I spoke to was friendly and helpful. The booking process was simple.
Mrs Jones, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff, April 2013
Just Show Me Outstanding Cottages
Some of our rental properties really do stand out from the crowd and if there's one word to sum them up, it's 'outstanding'.
Perhaps it's an extra-special feature like a private swimming pool or hot tub - just imagine the look on your children's faces as you pull into the drive. Or an amazing interior dressed with all the designer trimmings. It could be a wonderful conversion of a chapel, a barn or other equally impressive building; somewhere altogether quirky and brimming with character. Or just the most comfortable holiday home you could think of, with every imaginable thing taken care of - logs by the grate ready to lay the fire, slippers by the bed to slip into at dawn, dog beds for the hounds, stair gates for little ones and so on.
Our 'outstanding' holiday cottages usually come in fabulous settings too - think flower-filled gardens wrapped around them with superb views of coast or countryside. They may even be situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
They're the kind of properties you won't want to leave, the kind that exceed all your expectations. If you're looking for somewhere truly special to stay, our 'outstanding' cottages won't fail to impress…
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Brookbank Folly | Mitcheldean, Royal Forest of Dean | Gloucestershire
An outstanding, detached, timber framed Gloucestershire cottage on the edge of the magnificent Royal Forest of Dean. Perfect retreat for a romantic break or activity holiday at any time of year. Gloucester 13 miles.
Jolly's Cottage | Goodrich near Ross-on-Wye | Herefordshire
Pleasant semi-detached cottage in Goodrich village in beautiful Wye Valley. Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Excellent walking/cycling. Symonds Yat 1.5 miles.
Hill Farm Cottage | Kerry’s Gate near Abbey Dore | Herefordshire
This delightful single-storey Herefordshire cottage offers comfortable accommodation, outstanding walks in every direction and amazing views over unspoilt Herefordshire countryside.
The Retreat | Hollington near Ashbourne | Peak District & Derbyshire Dales
Fabulous romantic retreat in courtyard in pretty village of Hollington. Many outstanding features, king-size bed. Good walking. Alton Towers close by. Ashbourne 6 miles.
Dragon Hill Barn | Brassington near Carsington Water | Peak District & Derbyshire Dales
Outstanding detached barn conversion in village of Brassington. Ideal romantic retreat. Woodburner. Close to pub. Matlock 9 miles.
The Rest | Thorpe near Dovedale | Peak District & Derbyshire Dales
Outstanding detached cottage in picturesque Thorpe, close to Dovedale. Quality accommodation with fantastic views of Thorpe Cloud. Hot tub. Perfect romantic retreat! Ashbourne 4 miles.
The Barn at Smalldale Hall | Bradwell near Castleton | Peak District & Derbyshire Dales
Outstanding detached barn conversion in peaceful location on outer fringes of Bradwell. Modern styling and innovative design. Close to Peak District National Park. Buxton 11 miles.
Peak View | Hollow Meadows near Hathersage | Peak District & Derbyshire Dales
Outstanding barn conversion in small hamlet in Peak Park, with beautiful countryside views. Exposed beams, shared use of swimming pool. Hathersage 6 miles.
The Old Barn | Farley near Alton Towers | Peak District & Derbyshire Dales
Outstanding detached family home in village just a short walk to Alton Towers Theme Park. First-class accommodation, ground floor bedroom. Ashbourne 12 miles.
Bottomhouse Barn | Bottomhouse near Ipstones | Peak District & Derbyshire Dales
Outstanding detached barn conversion in courtyard setting in rural hamlet in parish of Ipstones. Spacious accommodation with woodburner, wet room, spiral staircase. Leek 6 miles.