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Sykes Gems 2024

24th September 2024

Sykes Gems Winners 2024: Our Property Owner Awards

Reading Time: 15 minutes

by Steph Boal / News

Welcome to the Sykes Gems 2024 Winners List, which celebrates the hard work and excellence of our property owners.

These properties were judged throughout August by a panel of Judges that included:

Graham Donoghue, CEO at Sykes Holiday Cottages
James Shaw, Managing Director at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Sophie Swietochowdki, Assistant Travel Editor at The Sun

And after deliberating over the shortlist, we’re pleased to share the Sykes Gems 2024 winners!

Find the wonderful winners below …

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Best Farm Stay

Top Style Orchard (Ref.1027511)

The Old Barn (Ref.1114676)

Long Ing Farm (Ref.993440)

Best for Activities

Parlour Barn (Ref.1001734)

Corn House (Ref.1021)

The Parlour (Ref.974561)

Best for Beaches

The Hideout (Ref.1080901)

Eastfield (Ref.1121911)

Pepperpots (Ref.1059141)

Best for Couples

The Old Piggery (Ref. 1105036)

Stargaze (Ref. 1104547)

The Hayloft (Ref. 1127826)

Best for Families

The Olde Cow House (Ref. 3591)

Warren Farmhouse (Ref. 1009103)

Lower Hodre (Ref. 974321)

Best for Glamping

High Grounds Shepherd's Hut (Ref. 1104961)

Apple Jack's Orchard (Ref. 1142802)

Oak Lodge (Ref. 1078118)

Best for Large Groups

Richmond Hall (Ref. 906816)

Hartcliffe View (Ref. 18205)

Mill Farm,The Farmhouse (Ref. 1050267)

Best for Pet-friendly Breaks

Fellside Lodge (Ref. 1065820)

Southcott Farm Cottage (Ref. 1100019)

Croft Cottage (Ref. 1057505)

Best for Sustainability

Westhayes at Helsbury Park (Ref. 959871)

Sedge House (Ref. 1116973)

Carines Barns - Par (Ref. 1130046)

Best for Views

Druidaig Cottage (Ref. 934676)

Top Of The World Lodge (Ref. 1105114)

Bryn Mor (Ref. 1043194)

Best for Walking

Fro Awel (Ref. 1015470)

Willowbrook Cottage (Ref. 1021813)

4 Trerammet Crescent (Ref. 1054473)

Best Historic Property

East Bank Lighthouse (Ref. 1097952)

No 5 Old Church (Ref. 1074379)

Great Bidlake Manor (Ref. 975845)

Best Hot Tub Property

Little Silver Leaf (Ref. 1000432)

Bacheiddon Log cabin (Ref. 1051902)

The Piglets (Ref. 1117096)

Best Longstanding Owner

The Dairy, Haworth (Ref. 30156)

Kings Cottage (Ref. 971966)

Y Bwthyn (Ref. 980953)

Best Luxury Property

Cotswold House (Ref. 988742)

Waterfall Retreat (Ref. 1142474)

Sparrows Nest (Ref. 1090403)

Best National Park Property

Wild Acre (Ref. 1127739)

Arthur's Cottage (Ref. 1078526)

New Park Farm Cottage (Ref. 971907)

Best Newcomer

Pentre court (Ref. 1107988)

Sycamore Cottage (Ref. 1053986)

Creuddyn (Ref. 1118419)

Best Quirky Property

The Tunnel (Ref. 1132709)

The Carriage (Ref. 1075120)

Shires End (Ref. 1094445)

Best Renovation

Peniarth Ganol (Ref. 974200)

No 5 Old Church (Ref. 1074379)

Parlour Barn (Ref.1001734)

Best in Central England

Thomas Cottage (Ref. 1104985)

Malvern View Lodge (Ref. 1056817)

East Bank Lighthouse (Ref. 1097952)

Best in East Anglia

Cobblers Barn (Ref. 1024053)

Fern Cottage (Ref. 1095328)

Manor House Barn (Ref. 1116962)

Best in Ireland

Rocklands House (Ref. 20751)

Macreddin Rock Holiday Cottage (Ref. 1004224)

Kyleatunna Cottage (Ref. 1144471)

Best in Mid and South Wales

Creuddyn (Ref. 1118419)

The Piglet Pod (Ref. 1051293)

The Rusty Boathouse (Ref. 1108197)

Best in North East England

Nurse's Cottage (Ref. 1122198)

Marden Mews (Ref. 1107568)

Sans Souci (Ref. 1131063)

Best in North Wales

Cefn Nannau (Ref. 984552)

The Barn (Ref. 1129525)

Meadow Lodge (Ref. 1053191)

Best in North West England

Curlew Corner (Ref. 1086213)

Crooklands Cottage (Ref. 1079727)

Oak House (Ref. 1042708)

Best in Peak District

OH DEER (Ref. 1124606)

High Grounds Shepherd's Hut (Ref. 1104961)

Mill Farm,The Farmhouse (Ref. 1050267)

Best in Scotland

Woodend Croft (Ref. 1123197)

2 Abbey Row (Ref. 1089523)

Mar Lodge (Ref. 1060500)

Best on the South Coast and Isle of Wight

Bishops Retreat (Ref. 1087994)

The Old Brewhouse & Piggery (Ref. 980661)

New Park Farm Cottage (Ref. 971907)

Best in South West England

1 The Quay (Ref. 976002)

Little Silver Leaf (Ref. 1000432)

The Anchorage (Ref.1044786)

Best in Yorkshire

The Barn (Ref. 1129525)

The Dairy, Haworth (Ref. 30156)

Station House (Ref. 1220)

If these winners of the Sykes Gems 2024 awards have inspired you to book your next getaway choose from these amazing UK staycations. You can even use our UK Travel Guide to help plan your staycation!

by Steph Boal / News

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