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12th November 2025

The Best 2025 UK Christmas Markets and other Festive Events

From the quiet corners of Scotland to bustling city centres, discover the best Christmas markets the UK has to...

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7th November 2025

11 Magical Places to Visit at Christmas in the UK for 2025

Are you looking for the most magical places to visit at Christmas in the UK? From snow-capped hills to...

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7th November 2025

The Best Places to Visit in Winter in the UK

Winter is no longer just a season for hibernation, it’s becoming one of the most popular times to explore...

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News
12 months ago

Sykes Wins Eleventh Consecutive Gold at the British Travel Awards!

Sykes Holiday Cottages is proud to announce that we have won Gold at the British Travel Awards for the...

Winter Winter Bucket List UK
1 year ago

The Ultimate UK Winter Bucket List

In the words of Ned Stark, “winter is coming!” It’s the season of festivities, celebrations and all things cosy,...

Pet Friendly Walking Best Dog Friendly Holidays UK, Feature Image
1 year ago

The 7 Best Dog-Friendly Walks in Dorset

If you’re looking for the best dog-friendly walks in Dorset, you’ve come to the right place! Dorset boasts a...

Pet Friendly
1 year ago

8 of the Best Dog-Friendly Walks in the Peak District

The Peak District is home to a whole host of walking opportunities for you to explore, but if you...

News Sykes Holiday Cottages
1 year ago

Sykes Holiday Cottages Pioneers New Flexible Cancellation For Guests

Sykes Holiday Cottages is proud to introduce new flexible cancellation terms for holidaymakers which allows them to cancel up...

Autumn The Most Haunted Places UK
1 year ago

Uncovering 11 of the Most Haunted Places in the UK

As Halloween approaches, we’ve put together a list of some of the UK’s spookiest locations; from ancient castles and...

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