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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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Day Out Guides things to do in cornwall in the rain
3 years ago

13 Things to Do in Cornwall on a Rainy Day

Our guide to things to do in Cornwall in the rain has something for everyone, from family-friendly activities to...

News BTA Winners
3 years ago

Sykes Wins Ninth Consecutive Gold at the British Travel Awards 2022

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

Arts & Entertainment Facts about Scotland - Woman with umbrella looking over cityscape of Inverness
3 years ago

16 Fun Facts about Scotland

When you think of Scotland, you might think of the iconic kilt and bagpipes or even the luminous Irn-Bru....

News
3 years ago

The socio-economic impact report of short-term lets in the UK

A review by Sykes Holiday Cottages and Oxford Economics Part 1 – Introduction Executive summary The UK’s short-term letting...

Day Out Guides Best Castles in England, Featured Image
3 years ago

Castles in England: Unveiling the Best Fortresses

Castles in England dominate the landscape of the country, offering a treasure chest of history for you to uncover!...

Travel Tips A photograph of Kilchurn Castle at sunset in Autumn
3 years ago

7 of the Best Castles in Scotland to Visit

Renowned for its glistening lochs, towering Munros and rural islands, the castles in Scotland are amongst some of the...

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