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25th September 2026

Sykes Gems Winners 2026: Our Property Owner Awards

Reading Time: 14 minutes

by Steph Boal / News

Welcome to the 2026 Sykes Gem Awards winners list where we celebrate the hard work and excellence of our property owners.

These properties were judged by a panel of experts including:

James Shaw, Chief Commercial Officer
Harriet Kerr, Portfolio Director
Luke Squires, Group Director of Operations
Julie Delahaye, Travel Editor at Reach

After deliberating over the shortlist, we’re please to share the Sykes Gems 2026 winners!

Find the wonderful winners below…

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Best Farm Stay
Best for Beaches
Best for Couples
Best for Young Families
Best for Glamping
Best for Large Groups
Best Pet-Friendly Property
Best for Sustainability
Best for Views
Best for Walking
Best Historic Property
Best Longstanding Property
Best Luxury Property
Best Newcomer
Best Quirky Property

Best Holiday Park or Resort
Best in Central England
Best in East Anglia
Best in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Best in Mid and South Wales
Best in North East England
Best in North Wales
Best in North West England
Best in Peak District
Best in Scotland
Best on the South Coast of England and the Isle of Wight
Best in Cornwall
Best in Yorkshire
Best in Devon
Best in Dorset and Somerset

Best Farm Stay

The Sty (Ref. 1192132)

Saddlers Cottage, Berllandeg Farm (Ref. 5396)

Palace Farmhouse (Ref. 1122446)

Best for Beaches

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

Crystal Bay (Ref. 1079683)

Waters Edge Beadnell (Harbour Road) (Ref. 1121914)

Best for Couples

Hona (Ref. 1109261)

Cae Bach (Ref. 1159391)

Beckaford View (Ref. 1127691)

Best for Young Families

The Olde Cow House (Ref. 3591)

Hornshayne Farmhouse (Ref. 976031)

The Mill House (Ref. 15917)

Best for Glamping

Evendine Hut @ Evendine Cottage (Ref. 1145686)

Low Longlands (Ref. 1107291)

High Rigg Shepherd's Sunrise (Ref. 1107439)

Best for Large Groups

Oakdene Country House (Ref. 1022219)

The Boars Head Pub (Ref. 1027356)

Moor End Manor (Ref. 1003016)

Best Pet-friendly Property

Estuary View (Ref. 1057762)

Hall Cottage (Ref. 1045366)

The Garden House (Ref. 934595)

Best for Sustainability

Oh Deer (Ref.1124606)

Weirglodd (Ref. 1159392)

High Cogges Farm Holiday Cottages – The Granary (Ref. 1049150)

Best for Views

2 Channel View (Ref. 1131310)

Star House (Ref. 960823)

The Lookout (Ref. 1039409)

Best for Walking

Larch Cottage (Ref. 1042956)

Pogles Wood Cottage (Ref. 1079500)

Dalegarth Hall Farm Cottage 2 (Ref. 1135822)

Best Historic Property

Clocktower - Culzean Castle (Ref. 1104230)

St Edmunds Church (Ref. 1165573)

4 Masons Court (Ref. 1197369)

Best Longstanding Property

Lottie's Loft (Ref. 2832)

The Farmhouse (Ref. 1035418)

1 The Quay (Ref. 976002)

Best Luxury Property

The Ridge (Ref. 1165746)

Otherton Hall (Ref. 1120972)

Heilan Roo (Ref. 1056397)

Best Newcomer

Celyn (Ref. 1166670)

The Gardeners Cottage at Lytham Hall (Ref. 1193002)

The Barn (Ref. 1192579)

Best Quirky Property

The Sir Peter Scott Lighthouse (Ref. 1097952)

Lady Of The Lake (Ref. 1150624)

Standby Generator Bunker (Ref. 1137374)

Best Holiday Park or Resort

Stonerush Lakes

Ullswater Heights

Riviera Bay

Best in Central England

12 Manor Farm Close (Ref. 1079812)

Grove Farm (Ref. 1093859)

The Tractor Shed (Ref. 1000425)

Best in East Anglia

Polly's Annexe (Ref. 1131119)

Little Lodge (Ref. 1107411)

County Farm Barn (Ref. 1150437)

Best in Ireland and Northern Ireland

Atlantic Sea Breeze (Ref. 1167877)

Lough Island Reavy Cottage (Ref. 1011860)

Rocklyn Lodge (Ref. 1151887)

Best in Mid and South Wales

Rusty Boathouse (Ref. 1108197)

Evenjobb Court Farmhouse (Ref. 1127715)

Barcud Coch - Red Kite (Ref. 1125354)

Best in North East England

Puffin Cottage (Ref. 1175140)

West Dunkirk Hemmels (Ref. 1166564)

The Barn (Ref. 1174456)

Best in North Wales

Glanllyn Bach (Ref. 1155680)

Offas Dyke Escape (Ref. 1063953)

Plas Glan Yr Afon (Ref. 1102388)

Best in North West England

Laithe House (Ref. 1164740)

Gosling Cottage (Ref. 1137790)

Artisan Lodge (Ref. 1161916)

Best in Peak District

Parlour Barn (Ref. 1164375)

Grange Cottage (Ref. 928584)

Church Cottage (Ref. 1064674)

Best in Scotland

Bramble Cottage (Ref. 1153653)

The Mews Flat (Ref. 930173)

Old Distillery Lodge (Ref. 1172267)

Best on the South Coast and Isle of Wight

The Happy Hut (Ref. 1141027)

Milston (Ref. 1171872)

Spring Cottage (Ref. 1167706)

Best in Cornwall

See Two Seas, Cape Cornwall (Ref. 1013628)

Bluck's cottage (Ref. 1179432)

The Granary at Boskensoe Barns (Ref. 1040635)

Best in Yorkshire

The Barn (Ref. 1146081)

The Cobbles (Ref. 1163170)

Snave Cottage (Ref. 1045628)

Best in Devon

Little Orchard (Ref. 1112988)

The Shippon (Ref. 1087064)

Searles (Ref. 980889)

Best in Dorset and Somerset

3 Beach Way House (Ref. 1106591)

The Fox Den (Ref. 1176732)

Seaward (Ref. 1143853)

If these winners of the Sykes Gems 2026 awards have inspired your next holiday, book a stay at one of our Sykes Gems winners today or browse the best UK holiday destinations! If you’re still deciding who to book with our guide on the best UK holiday cottage companies has you covered and explains why so many holidaymakers choose Sykes with confidence.

by Steph Boal / News

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