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Sykes Gems Hero 2025

5th March 2026

Sykes Gems Winners 2025: Our Property Owner Awards

Reading Time: 13 minutes

by Steph Boal / News

Welcome to the Sykes Gems 2025 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:

James Shaw, Managing Director of Sykes Holiday Cottages
Harriet Kerr, Portfolio Director
Luke Squires, Customer Experience Director
Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor at The Sun

And after deliberating over the shortlist, we’re pleased to share the Sykes Gems 2025 winners!

Find the wonderful winners below …

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Best Farm Stay

The Granary (Ref.1034447)

The Hayloft (Ref.930463)

Pol View (Ref.1088427)

Best for Beaches

Bucket and Spades- Right on the Beach (Ref.1153335)

Louies Loft (Ref.1161318)

Gull Rock (Ref.984748)

Best for Couples

The Kites Nest (Ref.1135495)

Thompson Rigg House (Ref.1164248)

Little Silver Fox (Ref.988227)

Best for Young Families

Pastures Barn (Ref.1164378)

HollyDale (Ref.1164383)

Tŷ Kinik (Ref.1074496)

Best for Glamping

Middle Longlands (Ref.1107470)

Cae Bach (Ref.1159391)

Moonshine (Ref.1161787)

Best for Large Groups

Corn House (Ref.1021)

Leafield House @ Nables Farm (Ref.1044785)

85A Braybrooke Road (Ref.1165047)

Best for Pet-friendly Breaks

Fellside Lodge (Ref.1065820)

Herdie Hideaway (Ref.1107447)

Estuary View (Ref.1057762)

Best for Sustainability

Oh Deer (Ref.1124606)

Kalipé (Ref.1133678)

The Birches (Ref.1136763)

Best for Views

Atlantic Sea Breeze (Ref.1167877)

Ynys Faelog (Ref.1123613)

Fronwig (Ref.1165667)

Best for Walking

The Wink, Cape Cornwall (Ref.1040624)

The Nest (Ref.1108733)

No Deer (Ref.1125125)

Best Historic Property

The Cells (Ref.980529)

High Hall (Ref.969711)

Old Monmouth (Ref.1106651)

Best Hot Tub Property

Parlour Barn (Ref.1164375)

Little Silver Owl (Ref.1000434)

Bryn Hafod (Ref.1114633)

Best Longstanding Owner

Vitula Cottage (Ref.998662)

Harriet's Cottage (Ref.973900)

The Wain House (Ref.1863)

Best Luxury Property

Salt House (Ref.1073990)

Langley Barn (Ref.1079448)

The Riblows, Cape Cornwall (Ref.1136807)

Best National Park Property

The Green (Ref.1134717)

Michaelmas Cottage (Ref.975813)

Little Orchard (Ref.1112988)

Best Newcomer

The Grove (Ref.1160408)

Swyn Llyr (Ref.1155679)

Style Cottage (Ref.1110892)

Best Quirky Property

Standby Generator Bunker (Ref.1137374)

Bear Claw Lodge (Ref.1167455)

Circus Circus (Ref.1156322)

Best Renovation

Bishops Retreat (Ref.1087994)

The Old School (Ref.1108480)

The Pottery (Ref.1125448)

Best in Central England

The Old Byre (Ref.1132194)

Thorn Cottage (Ref.1124035)

Grove Farm (Ref.1093859)

Best in East Anglia

The Five Bells Inn (Ref.1145750)

Knights Farm (Ref.1153327)

Joy's Cottage (Ref.1090899)

Best in Ireland

Moorhen House (Ref.1154217)

The Humble Daisy (Ref.30577)

Kyleatunna Cottage (Ref.1144471)

Best in Mid and South Wales

Creuddyn (Ref.1118419)

Llety Cariad (Ref.1114639)

Dol Blodau (Ref.1128627)

Best in North East England

Granary Cottage (Ref.1056875)

The George (Ref.1148315)

St Aidans (Ref.1140260)

Best in North Wales

Weirglodd (Ref.1159392)

The Old Lifeboat House (Ref.1008898)

Balog Farm (Ref.1066803)

Best in North West England

Moorlands Manor (Ref.1163100)

Gatesgarth (Ref.1044227)

Wolfen Mill (Ref.1173662)

Best in Peak District

Sycamore Cottage (Ref.1053986)

Lydgate Cottage (Ref.1066992)

Yes Deer (Ref.1144952)

Best in Scotland

Balcary Tower (Ref.1165487)

Taigh Moy (Ref.1133282)

Quarryfield (Ref.1110721)

Best on the South Coast and Isle of Wight

Meon Boscage (Ref.1113322)

Chapel House (Ref.1066825)

Pilgrim’s Loft (Ref.1072796)

Best in South West England

Butterwell Barn (Ref.995294)

Silvermine House (Ref.986088)

See Two Seas, Cape Cornwall (Ref.1013628)

Best in Yorkshire

Calm Waters Luxury Beach House (Ref.1171107)

The Barn (Ref.1043787)

Fernhill Castle (Ref.1069783)

If these winners of the Sykes Gems 2025 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 perfect staycation!

by Steph Boal / News

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