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Quirky signal box in Newtonmore. Quality upside down accommodation with sauna. Excellent outdoor pursuits on doorstep. Aviemore 15 miles. (Ref. 1304)

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7 nights from €707

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A charming, single-storey cottage settled in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Family-friendly. On-site cattery. Chippenham 10.6 miles; Cirencester 14.7 miles; Bath 23.2 miles. (Ref. 1081750)

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7 nights from €576

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This wonderful cottage is located in Blackwater, County Wexford in Ireland. Open-plan kitchen. Enclosed gardens. Enniscorthy 8 miles; Wexford 11 miles. (Ref. 999780)

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7 nights from €365

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Sitting pretty above Ambleside is Argyle Cottage, perfect for family getaways. Woodburning stove. Permit Parking for 1 car. Pub 2 mins walk. Langdales 2.5 miles. (Ref. 1040977)

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7 nights from €640

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A superb detached property in an idyllic position, is this detached cottage is set in an ideal location where you can enjoy a true slice of rural life. Sligo Town 12 miles (Ref. 959017)

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7 nights from €558

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7 nights from €710

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A lovely detached bungalow resting on Culmore Point in Northern Ireland. Spacious. Modern. Pub and shop 20 minute walk. Londonderry 6.8 miles. (Ref. 985159)

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7 nights from €506

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A delightful, wood-clad holiday home resting in the New Forest National Park in Nomansland, Wiltshire. Pet-friendly. Woodland views. Open-plan living. Rural. Landford 1.2 miles; Lyndhurst 8.1 miles; Salisbury 12.8 miles; Milford on Sea 20.1 miles. (Ref. 1132976)

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7 nights from €654

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A contemporary second-floor apartment located in Whitby, North Yorkshire. Juliet balcony. Parking. WiFi. Robin Hood's Bay 5.6 miles; Scarborough 19.6 miles; Saltburn-by-the-Sea 21.8 miles. (Ref. 1067235)

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7 nights from €465

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Charming traditional stone built cottage near Helford area. En-suite shower rooms. WiFi. Wood burning stove. Off road parking. Helston 3 miles. (Ref. 959062)

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7 nights from €479

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Delightful detached stone built 19th century cottage. Quality accommodation. Excellent walking, cycling. Mountains and beaches nearby. Llanberis and Mount Snowdon 4 miles. (Ref. 1750)

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7 nights from €453

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This rustic detached house is nestled in Lynmouth near Lynton, Devon. Open-plan. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Near the beach and coast. Combe Martin 12.8 miles; Minehead 17.2 miles; Ilfracombe 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1050409)

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7 nights from €499

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A charming cottage located in the village of Gilwern in Wales. Mezzanine. Spacious retreat. Picturesque location. Crickhowell 3 miles. Abergavenny 4 miles. (Ref. 906403)

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7 nights from €473

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Traditional shepherd's hut situated near Holyhead in the Vale of Anglesey. Woodburning stove. Lovely coastal and countryside views. Holyhead 1.3 miles. (Ref. 951657)

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7 nights from €347

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Detached cottage with an elevated position, situated near the crofting township of Portuairk, in the Scottish Highlands. WiFi. Off-road parking. Dog friendly. Wonderful sea views. Kilchoan 4 miles. (Ref. 996955)

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7 nights from €1136

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Modern apartment on the first floor of The Bay View development, near Benllech Beach. Lift avaialble. Wifi, netflix and a Smart TV. Five minute walk to local amenities. (Ref. 1008714)

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7 nights from €927

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A well-located property situated in St Issey, Cornwall. TV. Open-plan Living. Garden. Padstow 4 miles; Wadebridge 4.4 miles; Newquay 15 miles. (Ref. 1012328)

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7 nights from €531

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A charming bungalow located in the heart of Cheddar in Somerset. Countryside views. Cheddar Gorge nearby. Limited mobility access. (Ref. 952215)

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7 nights from €433

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A magnificent six-bedroom property resting in Langho, South of Clitheroe. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Enclosed Garden. Close to amenities. Whalley 3.2 miles; Clitheroe 6.5 miles miles; Longridge 7.7 miles. (Ref. 1102366)

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7 nights from €2588

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A fantastic stone-built cottage resting in Sedbergh, Cumbria. Open-plan. In the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Smart TV. Kendal 11.4 miles; Hawes 15.8 miles. (Ref. 1118199)

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7 nights from €474

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The third edition of the Oxford Dictionary of English was released on August 19th 2010 and one of the newly added words was "staycation".

Defined above, there are many reasons to book a self catering holiday cottage and to staycation in the UK. Volcanic ash, airline strikes and an expensive Euro Zone aren't the only reasons. Here are 4 more ...

1) You don't need a passport; you don't need to deal with security and delays at the airport; and you don't need to fly.

2) You don't need to convert your money into a foreign currency and then back again.

3) With a wide selection of pet friendly properties, you don't have to leave your pet at home.

4) When you're at home and not on holiday, you will have a weekly food budget and you will be paying to put petrol in your car. Paying for food and driving to your cottage are two of the main expenses associated with a holiday in a self catering cottage. If your paying for these two things anyway during your normal week, it makes staycationing even more attractive!

If you're looking for some staycation ideas or tips, then why not take a look at the vast selection of cottages available to book through Sykes? By clicking on the map, you can refine your search by any UK location you want.

If you're after some romantic staycation ideas, why not browse a full range of romantic cottages?