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It was easy to book, good communications, lovely house, I will definitely use Sykes again. Mrs Mccaw, January 2017

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Over 241,000 property reviews from real guests!

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Wonderful hosts!

– Mrs Harper reviewed 24 Waters Edge, 2 hours ago
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This cottage is the most idyllic place to stay.

– Mr Walker reviewed Beater's Cottage, 3 hours ago
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A lovely cottage, suitable for a family.

– Ms May reviewed Tyn-Y-Cae, 4 hours ago
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The cottage was compact but had everything needed for a comfortable stay, we were a family of four with our youngest a baby.

– Mrs Addison reviewed Babell Cottage, 5 hours ago
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We had a fabulous week in the Garden House, it's beautiful spacious and very welcoming, the owner Sue welcomed us with a meet and greet and left us a lovely basket of goodies the perfect hostess a really lovely lady, the cottage was just perfect we did'nt want for anything, Bella our Old English Sheepdog loved the garden running around in it, there are pet friendly sheep in the field across from the cottage, they love getting patted and fed digestive biscuits they are just adorable and i loved making a fuss of them, To Sue & Steve thank you, we have taken away with us beautiful memories lots of love Shona Dave & Bella

– Mrs Mccartney reviewed The Garden House, 5 hours ago
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The house was ideally placed to view the Solent and the sea views from the lounge were enticing.

– Mrs Hunt reviewed St Davids, 6 hours ago

Pet Friendly Hot Tub New In Luxury Near A Pub Coastal Open Fire

 
 

Quality holiday cottages, value for money prices

At Sykes, we offer our customers a huge range of over 10,000 holiday cottages to rent across the UK and Ireland. Each one of our listed holiday cottages has been personally-inspected by a Sykes property expert and is priced fairly and affordably. Our diverse selection of cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland means there is something for everyone, from pet-friendly cottages and large holiday homes to cottages with hot tubs, you'll find it with Sykes. We use our 25 years' experience to match our customers with their dream holiday cottage, so what are you waiting for? Find out what we can offer you...

Why book with Sykes Holiday Cottages?

Great value: We think everyone deserves a break, so we work hard to ensure all of our cottage holidays are competitively priced. With a variety of discounted short breaks and special offers available, including last minute and off-season reductions, you can find a great deal on your next cottage holiday.

Here to help: You can book your next cottage holiday online or by getting in touch with one of our helpful holiday advisors. Our dedicated team of travel experts are on hand seven days a week to help plan your next cottage break and answer any queries you may have. Stay up to date with our amazing offers and promotions by signing up to our newsletter.

Book with confidence: Over our 25 year history, we've really got to know our customers. Our website features a wealth of information about the destinations we cover, as well as helpful descriptions and photographs of all our cottages. We publish genuine reviews from previous customers too, so you know just what to expect from your holiday cottage before you arrive.

Plenty of choice: With more self-catering holiday cottages added to our website each day, the toughest part of planning a cottage holiday is deciding where to stay! From three-night short breaks to weekly or fortnightly trips, we offer flexible breaks to suit any criteria, and with over 10,000 self-catering cottages to choose from, you're bound to find the perfect holiday home for you.

For the finest cottage holidays in the best locations, you can count on Sykes Cottages. From classic cottages in the country, luxury holiday homes near the coast and everything in between, our exclusive selection of handpicked holiday cottages provide the perfect base for any type of holiday.

We're proud of every one of our self-catering cottages, and are confident that we can find the ideal holiday home for you!

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