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A pretty, mid-terrace cottage nestled in the village of Hurst Green, Lancashire. Woodburning stove. Close to shops and pubs. Garden. Stonyhurst 1.3 miles. (Ref. 1051268)

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7 nights from €416

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This bungalow cottage rests in the coastal village of Rhosneigr, Anglesey. Enclosed garden. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Llangefni 11.6 miles; Trearddur Bay 14 miles. (Ref. 1020580)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €843

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.7

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A tasteful, end-terrace cottage in the attractive Ceredigion town of Aberaeron. En-suite. Woodburner. Centre of Aberaeron. (Ref. 965098)

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7 nights from €575

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26 North Promenade is a charming, three-bedroom dwelling residing in Cleveleys, Lancashire. Near an AONB. Sea views. Close to amenities and coast. Blackpool 4.8 miles; Preston 19.6 miles. (Ref. 1139709)

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7 nights from €618

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
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    4.8

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Wonderful detached cottage in the centre of the village of Pebworth. Woodburning stove, WiFi, off road parking. Quality holiday home. Ideal for a family. Stratford-upon-Avon 10 miles. (Ref. 935314)

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7 nights from €1183

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    4.7

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25 Cambridge Place is a quaint, terraced cottage resting in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Close to the coast. Near National Park. Near pub and shop. Filey 7.7 miles; North York Moors National Park 18.4 miles; Whitby 19.5 miles. (Ref. 1149247)

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7 nights from €336

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    4.9

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A contemporary, converted annexe next to the owner's farm on the outskirts of Hathersage, Derbyshire. Open-plan. Family-friendly. Electric fire. Rural location. Off-road parking. Castleton 6.9 miles; Curbar 6.7 miles. (Ref. 1089685)

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7 nights from €464

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A stone-built, single-storey, semi-detached barn conversion resting on the outskirts of Lanivet, Cornwall. Romantic. Hot tub. Smart TV. Roche 3.8 miles; Bodmin 4.2 miles; Falmouth 31.7 miles. (Ref. 1097638)

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7 nights from €522

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    5.0

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A lovely two-bedroom detached lodge resting in Newnham Bridge, Worcestershire. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Pet-free Private garden. Ludlow 11.5 miles; Worcester 19 miles; Hereford 27.1 miles. (Ref. 1089207)

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7 nights from €547

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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Hideaway Cottage is a charming, three-bedroom abode resting in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Near amenities, attractions and beach. Sea views. Robin Hood's Bay 6 miles; Scarborough 19.8 miles; Pickering 20.9 miles. (Ref. 1139810)

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7 nights from €662

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Kantankye Lodge is a pleasant, single-storey lodge resting in Thorpe St. Peter, Lincolnshire. Off-road parking. Open-plan living. Dog-friendly. Burgh le Marsh 3.4 miles; Skegness 6.4 miles; Ingoldmells 8.7 miles. (Ref. 1140599)

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7 nights from €409

  • Sleeps4
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    4.5

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A first-floor apartment situated within the town of Woolacombe. Sea views. WiFi. 5-minute walk to shop and pub. Ilfracombe 7 miles; Barnstaple 11 miles. (Ref. 997252)

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7 nights from €625

  • Sleeps4
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    4.8

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A quaint, white-washed cottage resting in Weymouth, Dorset. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Open-plan living. Xbox. Close to beach. Dorchester 5.2 miles; Bridport 17 miles; Lyme Regis 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1113457)

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7 nights from €619

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    4.9

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A charming detached ground floor cottage in the village of Eckington, close for exploring the Cotswolds. Woodburner. Romantic retreat. Pershore 3.9 miles. (Ref. 996204)

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7 nights from €466

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    4.8

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A wonderful first floor holiday apartment situated in the village of Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Sea views. Family friendly. Close to local amenities. Newport 10 miles; Cowes 15 miles. (Ref. 968071)

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7 nights from €905

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.9

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A contemporary single-storey annex nestled on the outskirts of Langho in Lancashire. Countryside views. Open-plan living. Garden. Ground-floor living. Whalley 3.6 miles; Clitheroe 6.9 miles; Longridge 8 miles. (Ref. 1082079)

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7 nights from €614

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    4.7

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This superb Alaskan-style cabin rests near the tranquil village of Clifton on Teme, Worcestershire. Hot tub. Free fishing. Off-road parking. Lakeside views. Great Witley 7.2 miles; Hallow 10.4 miles; Worcester 12.2 miles (Ref. 1080941)

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7 nights from €866

  • Sleeps4
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    4.9

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Contemporary log cabin at the heart of gated development in gorgeous Lakeland countryside. En-suite shower room. WiFi. Secure off road parking. 15 mins to Keswick and Penrith. Dog-friendly. (Ref. 972633)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from €581

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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An impressive, semi-detached cottage nestled in Snettisham, Norfolk. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Pet-friendly. Smart TV. Close to amenities. Heacham 2.2 miles; Royal Sandringham 3.8 miles; Hunstanton 4.4 miles. (Ref. 1090899)

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7 nights from €848

  • Sleeps4
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    4.8

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This charming, two-bedroom chalet rests in Mundesley, Norfolk. Close to amenities. Close to a beach. Pet-friendly. Parking. North Walsham 5.3 miles; Sheringham 12.2 miles; Norwich 21.3 miles. (Ref. 1127413)

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7 nights from €578

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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?