{"id":64925,"date":"2026-01-29T13:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T13:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=64925"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:27:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:27:41","slug":"girls-weekend-away-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/girls-weekend-away-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Girls&#8217; Weekend Away UK Destinations for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"64925\" class=\"elementor elementor-64925\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1771c3d8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1771c3d8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ebc9d59\" data-id=\"ebc9d59\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fabe996 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fabe996\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Girls&#8217; weekends away in the UK are more popular than ever! With this in mind, we know you&#8217;re likely on the hunt for the perfect getaway for you and your besties.<\/p><p>The data speaks volumes: our 2025 Staycation Index found that 28% of millennials would rather holiday with friends, while searches for &#8220;girls&#8217; weekend away UK&#8221; also jumped by 40% year-on-year, showing just how in demand these breaks really are.<\/p><p>We&#8217;re here to help you find the perfect girly getaway! Whether you&#8217;re after a tranquil countryside retreat or a lively city escape, there&#8217;s a wealth of fabulous options to choose from.<\/p><p><em><strong>If it&#8217;s your turn to get the WhatsApp group talking, here are 10 of the best UK destinations for a memorable girls&#8217; weekend away in 2026&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd0a184 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7bd0a184\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon elementor-divider__element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-heart\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dbc408a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dbc408a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f5f93e\" data-id=\"2f5f93e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67a834c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67a834c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Skip Ahead to:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#girls\">The Best Girls&#8217; Weekend Away Destinations in the UK<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#inspiration\">See What a Girls&#8217; Weekend with Us Really Looks Like<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#method\">Methodology<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b574443 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6b574443\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon elementor-divider__element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-heart\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d8eb021 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"1d8eb021\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"girls\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40b5e10d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40b5e10d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The Best Girls&#8217; Weekend Away Destinations in the UK<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d2febfb elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1d2febfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Girls-weekend-away-desktop.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-86542\" alt=\"Best girls&#039; weekend away ideas in the UK\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Girls-weekend-away-desktop.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Girls-weekend-away-desktop-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Girls-weekend-away-desktop-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Girls-weekend-away-desktop-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Girls-weekend-away-desktop-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48b86af9 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"48b86af9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"1086\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Girls-weekend-away-mobile.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-86541\" alt=\"Best girls&#039; weekend away ideas in the UK\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Girls-weekend-away-mobile.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Girls-weekend-away-mobile-187x427.jpg 187w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Girls-weekend-away-mobile-219x500.jpg 219w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Girls-weekend-away-mobile-66x150.jpg 66w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-350c5cf0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"350c5cf0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b188662\" data-id=\"3b188662\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dff9f56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"dff9f56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52a13168 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52a13168\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/short-breaks-bath.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bath<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/somerset-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somerset<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f00cf98 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f00cf98\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-65e4ac57\" data-id=\"65e4ac57\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33a57146 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"33a57146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Bath-at-night.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-63399\" alt=\"Bath at night.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-540f5827 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"540f5827\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-118e64d0\" data-id=\"118e64d0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0f69cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0f69cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Perfect for:\u00a0<\/strong>Exploring, culture, and relaxing.<\/p><p>First on our list of girls&#8217; weekend away ideas is the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/somerset-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somerset<\/a> city of Bath! Bath&#8217;s Roman ruins, elegant tea rooms, and honey-coloured buildings, plus the amazing Thermae Bath Spa, make it feel like you&#8217;ve stepped into a Jane Austen novel.<\/p><p>Bath has a lot to see, yet the city centre is small enough to squeeze into a weekend, making it one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-uk-short-breaks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best places in the UK for a short break<\/a> too! Discover the city&#8217;s most famous attractions, including the historic Roman Baths, Bath Abbey, and Pulteney Bridge, as well as the fascinating Jane Austen Centre.<\/p><p>You can even head out on a dreamy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/bridgerton-filming-locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bridgerton filming-locations<\/a> walking tour or enjoy the picturesque <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/bath-skyline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bath Skyline Walk<\/a> to see the city at its best.<\/p><p>Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/cotswolds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cotswolds Travel Guide<\/a> to discover even more inspiration for your girls&#8217; trip!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-670a7579 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"670a7579\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Where to stay on your girls&#8217; weekend away in Bath:<\/h4><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/DorsetSomerset-Frome\/Vallis-Oak-Villa-1089155.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vallis Oak Villa (Ref. 1089155)<\/a>, Frome Somerset, sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. Also accepts dogs.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cotswolds-Somerset-Royal-Crescent\/33-Crescent-Gardens-976724.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">33 Crescent Gardens (Ref. 976724)<\/a>, Bath Somerset, sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ee99dfc elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"6ee99dfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Vallis-Oak-Villa-Ref.-1089155.jpg\" alt=\"Vallis Oak Villa exterior\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Vallis Oak Villa (Ref. 1089155)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Living-area-in-Vallis-Oak-Villa.jpg\" alt=\"Living area in Vallis Oak Villa.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Vallis Oak Villa (Ref. 1089155)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Garden-at-Vallis-Oak-Villa.jpg\" alt=\"Garden at Vallis Oak Villa.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Vallis Oak Villa (Ref. 1089155)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Vallis-Oak-Villa-at-night.jpg\" alt=\"Vallis Oak Villa at night.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Vallis Oak Villa (Ref. 1089155)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/33-Crescent-Gardens-Ref.-976724.jpg\" alt=\"33 Crescent Gardens (Ref. 976724).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">33 Crescent Gardens (Ref. 976724)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dining-area-in-33-Crescent-Gardens.jpg\" alt=\"Dining area in 33 Crescent Gardens.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">33 Crescent Gardens (Ref. 976724)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-area-in-33-Crescent-Gardens.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen area in 33 Crescent Gardens.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">33 Crescent Gardens (Ref. 976724)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bedroom-in-33-Crescent-Gardens.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom in 33 Crescent Gardens.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">33 Crescent Gardens (Ref. 976724)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3009b28b elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3009b28b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link 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elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"373234b0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-712762a0\" data-id=\"712762a0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4170ab2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4170ab2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/edinburgh-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edinburgh<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/short-breaks-scotland.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scotland<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-799248d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"799248d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-48fbd141\" data-id=\"48fbd141\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f0d4a1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4f0d4a1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/girls-weekend-away-edinburgh_resized.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-86713\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/girls-weekend-away-edinburgh_resized.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/girls-weekend-away-edinburgh_resized-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c0a43f5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c0a43f5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ec3adc\" data-id=\"6ec3adc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-281c4576 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"281c4576\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Perfect for:\u00a0<\/strong>History, pubs and restaurants.<\/p><p>With its cobbled alleys dating back to the Middle Ages, hidden passageways, and world-famous castle, Edinburgh is an undeniably charming hot spot for a girly weekend away.<\/p><p>The list of things to do in Edinburgh seems to never end with its exquisite dining options and historic attractions. Admire the incredible architecture on the Royal Mile between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/edinburgh-castle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edinburgh Castle<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/holyrood-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holyrood Park<\/a>. Discover life in the medieval period by taking a little walk down one of the narrow hidden alleys.<\/p><p>If you and the girls love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/facts-about-harry-potter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harry Potter facts<\/a>, don&#8217;t miss out on Victoria Street, which is supposed to have inspired J. K. Rowling&#8217;s Diagon Alley and is dotted with eccentric little stores and caf\u00e9s. Getting lost in this city&#8217;s history is why it is one of the best places to go for a long weekend.<\/p><p>Make sure you visit the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/edinburgh\/eat-and-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edinburgh restaurants<\/a> with your girls to get the most out of the culinary delights on offer. And use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/edinburgh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edinburgh Travel Guide<\/a> to plan your entire girls weekend away all in one place!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d4b10d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d4b10d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Where to stay on your girls&#8217; weekend away in Edinburgh:<\/h4><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Perthshire-Angus-Fife-Aberdour\/40-Main-Street-1080106.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">40 Main Street (Ref.1080106)<\/a>, Aberdour, Fife, sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Scottish-Borders-Lasswade\/14-Old-Market-Place-1190102.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">14 Old Market Place (Ref. 1190102)<\/a>, Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4eec5f1c elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"4eec5f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/40-Main-Street-Ref.-1080106.jpg\" alt=\"40 Main Street (Ref. 1080106).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">40 Main Street (Ref. 1080106)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dining-area-at-40-Main-Street.jpg\" alt=\"Dining area at 40 Main Street.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">40 Main Street (Ref. 1080106)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bedroom-in-40-Main-Street.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom in 40 Main Street.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">40 Main Street (Ref. 1080106)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Garden-at-40-Main-Street.jpg\" alt=\"Garden at 40 Main Street.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">40 Main Street (Ref. 1080106)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/14-old-market-place-ref.1190102_resized.jpg\" alt=\"14 Old Market Place (Ref. 1190102)\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">14 Old Market Place (Ref. 1190102)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/14-old-market-place-bedroom_resized.jpg\" alt=\"14 Old Market Place (Ref. 1190102)\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">14 Old Market Place (Ref. 1190102)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/14-old-market-place-garden_resized.jpg\" alt=\"14 Old Market Place (Ref. 1190102)\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">14 Old Market Place (Ref. 1190102)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/14-old-market-place-interior_resized.jpg\" alt=\"14 Old Market Place (Ref. 1190102)\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">14 Old Market Place (Ref. 1190102)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" 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class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><strong>Browse All Edinburgh Cottages >><\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-77d05a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"77d05a8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20293973\" data-id=\"20293973\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d89d93 elementor-widget 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England<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-586f3b03 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"586f3b03\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51462686\" data-id=\"51462686\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e475fa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7e475fa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Liverpool-Merseyside.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-63932\" alt=\"Liverpool, Merseyside\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-273d26b2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"273d26b2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-384d7597\" data-id=\"384d7597\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64e5439 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"64e5439\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Perfect for:\u00a0<\/strong>Nightlife, shopping and food.<\/p><p>It&#8217;s time to pack up your hair rollers and get your best sparkly outfit ready because Liverpool is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-city-breaks-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best cities<\/a> to be with your girlfriends! It&#8217;s the perfect place to let your hair down and celebrate in style.<\/p><p>The Royal Albert Dock is a cultural hotspot in the city and the perfect place to book a table for some good food and drinks. Enjoy the beauty of the Mersey just a short walk away from vibrant nightlife &#8211; of which there is plenty.<\/p><p>Take your pick from the lively bars of <a href=\"https:\/\/concertsquareliverpool.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Concert Square<\/a>, step into musical history at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitliverpool.com\/explore\/liverpool-city-centre\/cavern-quarter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cavern Quarter<\/a>, or head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/baltictriangle.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baltic Triangle<\/a> for edgy nights at industrial food markets. Enjoy a spot of retail therapy in Liverpool ONE, then refuel with some delicious food at one of its many restaurants and caf\u00e9s.<\/p><p>One of the best things about Liverpool is the fact you can walk into the city and decide what you want to do on the spot. And, of course, the warm hospitality that elevates the vibe of this cool North West hot spot for the perfect girly weekend away.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-509f7451 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"509f7451\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Where to stay on your girls&#8217; weekend away in Liverpool:<\/h4><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cheshire-Oxton\/The-Golf-House-1121307.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Golf House (Ref.1121307)<\/a>, Oxton, Birkenhead, sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms and accepts pets.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cheshire-Lydiate-The\/Rye-Croft-1156913.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rye Croft (Ref. 1156913)<\/a>, Near Neston, Cheshire sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms and accepts pets.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-352c67e2 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"352c67e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 11\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/The-Golf-House-Ref.-1121307.jpg\" alt=\"The Golf House (Ref. 1121307).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Golf House (Ref. 1121307)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 11\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Open-plan-living-space-in-The-Golf-House.jpg\" alt=\"Open-plan living space in The Golf House.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Golf House (Ref. 1121307)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 11\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bedroom-in-The-Golf-House.jpg\" alt=\"A bedroom in The Golf House.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Golf House (Ref. 1121307)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 11\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shower-room-in-The-Golf-House.jpg\" alt=\"Shower room in The Golf House.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Golf House (Ref. 1121307)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 11\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sunlight-Soap-Cottage-Ref.-990719.jpg\" alt=\"Sunlight Soap Cottage (Ref. 990719).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Sunlight Soap Cottage (Ref. 990719)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 11\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-in-Sunlight-Soap-Cottage.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen in Sunlight Soap Cottage.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Sunlight Soap Cottage (Ref. 990719)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 11\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dining-area-at-Sunlight-Soap-Cottage.jpg\" alt=\"Dining area at Sunlight Soap Cottage.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Sunlight Soap Cottage (Ref. 990719)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 11\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bathroom-in-Sunlight-Soap-Cottage.jpg\" alt=\"Bathroom in Sunlight Soap Cottage.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Sunlight Soap Cottage (Ref. 990719)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"9 of 11\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rye-croft-ref.1156913_resized.jpg\" alt=\"Rye Croft (Ref. 1156913)\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Rye Croft (Ref. 1156913)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"10 of 11\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rye-croft-exterior_resized.jpg\" alt=\"Rye Croft (Ref. 1156913)\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Rye Croft (Ref. 1156913)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"11 of 11\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rye-croft-living-space_resized.jpg\" alt=\"Rye Croft (Ref. 1156913)\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Rye Croft (Ref. 1156913)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-749625a3 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"749625a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/places-to-stay-in-liverpool.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><strong>Browse All Liverpool Cottages >><\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1dde8796 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1dde8796\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/short-breaks-york.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">York,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/short-breaks-north-yorkshire.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Yorkshire<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-64082903 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"64082903\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a0c8ad1\" data-id=\"2a0c8ad1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b9965a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1b9965a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/York.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-80247\" alt=\"Looking up at York Minster in York city centre.\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11ccbe03 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"11ccbe03\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-36ea8187\" data-id=\"36ea8187\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ac2f0a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ac2f0a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Perfect for:\u00a0<\/strong>Culture, attractions and restaurants.<\/p><p>Famed for its charming, cobbled streets and historical buildings, York is the perfect getaway for a girls&#8217; weekend away in the UK.<\/p><p>While York is ideal for every occasion, it is one of the greatest cities in the UK for spending time with your girls. Not only is it stunning and ideal for sightseeing, but it also boasts a stunning selection of speciality gin bars, afternoon teas, and restaurants serving everything from local to international cuisine.<\/p><p>The city of York is full of exciting attractions, offering a myriad of museums, a racecourse, and ancient walls where you can find fantastic restaurants and shops. Rainy days are perfect for trying out the best cocktail bars for a bottomless brunch, or browsing the shops in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/shambles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Shambles<\/a>, known for its resemblance to Diagon Alley in Harry Potter!<\/p><p>Above all, York has a great vibe that makes it ideal for girly weekends away. City living might be scary, but York is a location where you can enjoy yourself and feel safe walking about at night and is one of the best places to go for a long weekend.<\/p><p>Discover even more treats and activities with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">York Travel Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a105a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a105a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Where to stay on your girls&#8217; weekend away in York:<\/h4><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/North-York-Moors-Coast-Copmanthorpe\/Copmanthorpe-Hall-952878.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copmanthorpe Hall (Ref.952878)<\/a>, Copmanthorpe, North Yorkshire sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms with 6 bathrooms.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Yorkshire-Dales-South-Moor-Monkton\/The-Barn-at-Orchard-Farm-1002110.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Barn at Orchard Farm (Ref. 1002110)<\/a>, York, sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/North-York-Moors-Coast-National-Railway-Museum\/Baggergate-House-1018102.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baggergate House (Ref. 1018102)<\/a>, York sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 1 bathroom.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50fcde2c elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"50fcde2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Copmanthorpe-Hall-Ref.-952878.jpg\" alt=\"Copmanthorpe Hall (Ref. 952878).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Copmanthorpe Hall (Ref. 952878)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-and-dining-area-in-Copmanthorpe-Hall.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen and dining area in Copmanthorpe Hall.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Copmanthorpe Hall (Ref. 952878)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bedroom-at-Copmanthorpe-Hall.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom at Copmanthorpe Hall.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Copmanthorpe Hall (Ref. 952878)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hot-tub-at-Copmanthorpe-Hall.jpg\" alt=\"Hot tub at Copmanthorpe Hall.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Copmanthorpe Hall (Ref. 952878)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/The-Barn-at-Orchard-Farm-Ref.-1002110.jpg\" alt=\"The Barn at Orchard Farm (Ref. 1002110).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Barn at Orchard Farm (Ref. 1002110)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Living-area-in-The-Barn-at-Orchard-Farm.jpg\" alt=\"Living area in The Barn at Orchard Farm.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Barn at Orchard Farm (Ref. 1002110)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-area-in-The-Barn-at-Orchard-Farm.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen area in The Barn at Orchard Farm.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Barn at Orchard Farm (Ref. 1002110)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bedroom-with-en-suite-in-The-Barn-at-Orchard-Farm.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom with en-suite in The Barn at Orchard Farm.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Barn at Orchard Farm (Ref. 1002110)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"9 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/baggergate-house-ref.1018102_resized.jpg\" alt=\"Baggergate House (Ref.1018102)\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Baggergate House (Ref.1018102)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"10 of 10\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/baggergate-house-hot-tub_resized.jpg\" alt=\"Baggergate House (Ref.1018102)\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Baggergate House (Ref.1018102)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e49b122 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e49b122\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75c21d18\" data-id=\"75c21d18\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5833571 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5833571\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53db0057 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53db0057\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cardiff-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cardiff<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/short-breaks-south-wales.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Wales<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2e2ce4b0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2e2ce4b0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3407bf39\" data-id=\"3407bf39\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e1b8bb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4e1b8bb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cardiff-South-Glamorgan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-63933\" alt=\"Cardiff, South Glamorgan\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47739e00 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"47739e00\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-39e783b8\" data-id=\"39e783b8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a044118 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a044118\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Perfect for:\u00a0<\/strong>Partying, culture and activities.<\/p><p>For a girls&#8217; weekend away in the UK that combines cultural exploration and culinary delights with vibrant nightlife, Cardiff is the place to go! You&#8217;ll never run out of things to do in the exciting Welsh capital.<\/p><p>Firstly, the locals in Cardiff know how to throw a good party, and there is a big choice of dining options to try out during your UK ladies&#8217; weekend getaway. Visit the Wales Millennium Centre to immerse yourself in Cardiff&#8217;s culture even more; it&#8217;s a hive of artistic activity that hosts a wide variety of performances. After that, take a stroll down Cardiff Bay, where a wide variety of dining, pubs and clubs can be found.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re craving the coast during your girly getaway then you&#8217;re in luck as Cardiff has a direct train to Barry where you can bask on the golden shores of Barry Island beach before exploring some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/gavin-and-stacey-filming-locations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gavin and Stacey filming locations<\/a>.<\/p><p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/wales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wales Travel Guide<\/a> is the perfect place to discover more things to do on your girls&#8217; trip away.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3beb5f45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3beb5f45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Where to stay on your girls&#8217; weekend away in Cardiff:<\/h4><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Somerset-CardiffCaerdydd\/Glamorgan-House-1136810.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glamorgan House (Ref. 1136810)<\/a>, Cardiff, sleeps 13 guests in 7 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms and accepts pets.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Somerset-St-Brides-super-Ely\/Bluebell-Cottage-1155729.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluebell Cottage (Ref. 1155729)<\/a>, near Cardiff, sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48dc22e3 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"48dc22e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Swimming-pool-at-Glamorgan-House.jpg\" alt=\"The outdoor swimming pool at Glamorgan House.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Glamorgan House (Ref. 1136810)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Glamorgan-House-Ref.-1136810.jpg\" alt=\"Glamorgan House (Ref. 1136810).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Glamorgan House (Ref. 1136810)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dining-area-in-Glamorgan-House.jpg\" alt=\"Dining area in Glamorgan House.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Glamorgan House (Ref. 1136810)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bar-in-Glamorgan-House.jpg\" alt=\"Bar in Glamorgan House.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Glamorgan House (Ref. 1136810)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bluebell-Cottage-Ref.-1155729.jpg\" alt=\"Bluebell Cottage (Ref. 1155729).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Bluebell Cottage (Ref. 1155729)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Open-plan-living-space-at-Bluebell-Cottage.jpg\" alt=\"The open-plan living space at Bluebell Cottage.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Bluebell Cottage (Ref. 1155729)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Shower-room-in-Bluebell-Cottage.jpg\" alt=\"Shower room in Bluebell Cottage.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Bluebell Cottage (Ref. 1155729)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Garden-at-Bluebell-Cottage.jpg\" alt=\"Garden patio and furniture at Bluebell Cottage wit countryside views.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Bluebell Cottage (Ref. 1155729)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6327be66 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6327be66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cardiff-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><strong>Browse All Cardiff Cottages >><\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3171bb2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3171bb2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-696eb84c\" data-id=\"696eb84c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0278d elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4d0278d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68c9f734 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68c9f734\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/chester-weekend-breaks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chester<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/short-breaks-cheshire.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheshire<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a1a303e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a1a303e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d08bff2\" data-id=\"1d08bff2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60dd0a42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"60dd0a42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chester-rows_resized.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-86717\" alt=\"chester rows\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chester-rows_resized.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/chester-rows_resized-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6698e1ee elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6698e1ee\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a9585db\" data-id=\"a9585db\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17a7acfc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17a7acfc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Perfect for:\u00a0<\/strong>Restaurants, chilling and spas.<\/p><p>Chester is the ideal destination for a stylish girly weekend away. Those who live in the country will love the quaintness of this small city with its intriguing shops, spas, and restaurants. It&#8217;s also a great weekend escape for those who live in major cities and need to unwind.<\/p><p>Its allure and distinct ambience make it a popular short-break destination where you can view the renowned Roman walls, mediaeval amphitheatre, Elizabethan timber-framed palaces and cutting-edge architecture.<\/p><p>There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/chester\/things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">things to see and do in Chester<\/a>, including the iconic\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/chester-cathedral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chester Cathedral<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/chester-racecourse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chester Racecourse<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/chester-zoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chester Zoo<\/a>. Iced matcha lattes, acia bowls, and all good vibes is where it&#8217;s at if you head to The Acia Grove. A must-stop for the wellness-loving girlies coming to Chester.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardenpark.co.uk\/spa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carden Park Spa<\/a> is a must if you want to treat yourself to a luxury experience with all the bells and whistles! And if you need to indulge in some retail therapy, make sure to head to the fabulous Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet!<\/p><p>Once you&#8217;ve been pampered, venture over to one of the many stunning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/chester\/eat-and-drink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chester restaurants<\/a>! We recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/artezzan-restaurant-and-bar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artezzan Restaurant and Bar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/opera-grill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Opera Grill<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/the-forge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Forge<\/a>. Be sure to stop by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chestergrosvenor.com\/dining\/afternoon-tea-cheshire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Chester Grosvenor<\/a>, where elegant afternoon tea meets five-star service. This makes the perfect spot to toast to your weekend in style.\u00a0<\/p><p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/chester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chester Travel Guide<\/a> offers the perfect way to plan your girls&#8217; night away!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42e01825 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42e01825\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Where to stay on your girls&#8217; weekend away in Chester:<\/h4><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cheshire-Mickle-Trafford\/Mickle-Trafford-Manor-1171265.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mickle Trafford Manor (Ref. 1171265)<\/a>, Chester, sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms with 6 bathroom and accepts pets.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cheshire-Castle-The\/Edgar-House-1164548.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edgar House (Ref.1164548)<\/a>, Chester, sleeps 14 guests in 7 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17cf0459 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"17cf0459\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Edgar-House-Ref.-1164548.jpg\" alt=\"Edgar House (Ref. 1164548).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Edgar House (Ref. 1164548)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Living-area-in-Edgar-House.jpg\" alt=\"A living\/cinema area in Edgar House.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Edgar House (Ref. 1164548)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/A-living-area-in-Edgar-House.jpg\" alt=\"A living area in Edgar House.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Edgar House (Ref. 1164548)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Garden-at-Edgar-House.jpg\" alt=\"garden at edgar house\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Edgar House (Ref. 1164548)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mickle-Trafford-Manor-Ref.-1171265.jpg\" alt=\"Mickle Trafford Manor (Ref. 1171265).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Mickle Trafford Manor (Ref. 1171265)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sun-room-in-Mickle-Trafford-Manor.jpg\" alt=\"Sun room in Mickle Trafford Manor.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Mickle Trafford Manor (Ref. 1171265)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cinema-enterance-in-Mickle-Trafford-Manor.jpg\" alt=\"Cinema enterance in Mickle Trafford Manor.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Mickle Trafford Manor (Ref. 1171265)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Garden-with-hot-tub-at-Mickle-Trafford-Manor.jpg\" alt=\"Garden with hot tub at Mickle Trafford Manor.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Mickle Trafford Manor (Ref. 1171265)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/chester-weekend-breaks.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><strong>Browse All Chester Weekend Cottages >><\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3edd2d30 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3edd2d30\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-191109a8\" data-id=\"191109a8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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Ireland<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7df43a88 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7df43a88\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-500fa75c\" data-id=\"500fa75c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-223ec254 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"223ec254\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Belfast-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-64949\" alt=\"Belfast\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7be7d1b0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7be7d1b0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2698f237\" data-id=\"2698f237\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42f15441 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42f15441\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Perfect for:\u00a0<\/strong>Exploring, fun and Guinness!<\/p><p>As one of the best girls weekend away destinations in Northern Ireland, Belfast is full of things to do that are easy to get to by foot or bike.<\/p><p>The city is filled with bars where you can enjoy pool, karaoke, arcade games, and cabarets that combine local food with live comedy. This, along with so much food, shopping and Guinness, Belfast is one of the most fun destinations to visit with your friends!<\/p><p>Make your way to the Cathedral Quarter, where lively streets are home to a number of warm taverns and restaurants that you can try. Alternately, head to St. George&#8217;s Market, a Victorian market with a wide variety of food vendors, live entertainment, and more.<\/p><p>Browse around our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/northern-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northern Ireland Travel Guide<\/a> to find even more things to do!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d12964 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d12964\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Where to stay on your girls&#8217; weekend away in Belfast:<\/h4><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/County-Down-Donaghadee\/Sea-and-Sky-1154573.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sea and Sky (Ref. 1154573)<\/a>, Donaghadee, County Down sleeps7 guests in 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and accepts pets.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/County-Down-Rathcoole\/Bellevue-1193494.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bellevue (Ref. 1193494)<\/a>, Newtownabbey, County Antrim sleeps 8 guests in 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and accepts pets.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f1dc740 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"2f1dc740\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sea-and-Sky-Ref.-1154573.jpg\" alt=\"Sea and Sky (Ref. 1154573).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Sea and Sky (Ref. 1154573)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Living-area-in-Sea-and-Sky.jpg\" alt=\"Living area in Sea and Sky.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Sea and Sky (Ref. 1154573)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Open-plan-living-space-in-Sea-and-Sky.jpg\" alt=\"Open-plan living space in Sea and Sky.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Sea and Sky (Ref. 1154573)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bathroom-in-Sea-and-Sky.jpg\" alt=\"Bathroom in Sea and Sky.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Sea and Sky (Ref. 1154573)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bellevue-Ref.-1193494.jpg\" alt=\"Bellevue (Ref. 1193494).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Bellevue (Ref. 1193494)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Living-area-in-Bellevue.jpg\" alt=\"Living area in Bellevue.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Bellevue (Ref. 1193494)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-and-dining-area-in-Bellevue.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen and dining area in Bellevue.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Bellevue (Ref. 1193494)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bathroom-in-Bellevue.jpg\" alt=\"Bathroom in Bellevue.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Bellevue (Ref. 1193494)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" 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elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a549e9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25533fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25533fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/bowness-on-windermere-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bowness-on-Windermere<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/weekend-cottage-breaks-lake-district.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake District<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f3df2cf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f3df2cf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7fce612d\" data-id=\"7fce612d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bfca8b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1bfca8b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lake-windermere_resized.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-86721\" alt=\"lake windermere\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lake-windermere_resized.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/lake-windermere_resized-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ede0bf7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ede0bf7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-16433986\" data-id=\"16433986\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8673daf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8673daf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Perfect for:\u00a0<\/strong>Countryside, pubs and tranquillity.<\/p><p>If your girls group prefer lakeside views and pub lunches over bustling cities and cocktails, Bowness-on-Windermere is a dreamy choice for a girls weekend away in the UK.<\/p><p>Set on the easten shore of Lake Windermere, this charming town is all about slow mornings, scenic strolls, and laid-back evenings. Start your day with a cofffee at The Pump House before heading to Brant Fell Viewpoint for pretty views over the lake &#8211; a must for your camera roll. Fancy something more lively? Boaters Bar is the place to be at the weekend, offering live music, comedy nights, and tasty pizza right by the water.<\/p><p>You&#8217;ll find ample welcoming pubs to wander between, or head to the Boardwalk Bar &amp; Grill for a spot of food with a wonderful lake view. If cosy nights are you thing, be sure to catch a show at the Royatly Cinema, before heading home for a chilled evening in.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;re up for a bit of adventure, the Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre offers paddleboarding, canering and kayaking, perfect for a splash-tastic afternoon. Or if you&#8217;d rather relax, hop on a lake cruise from Bowness-on-Windermere itself and enjoy stunning exploration from the water.\u00a0Large group? Private boat hire is available too.<\/p><p>Make Bowness-on-Windermere you next getaway destination if you&#8217;re hoping for tranquil walks, lakeside views, and cosy pub vibes.<\/p><p>Be sure to explore this marvellous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/windermere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bowness-on-Windermere Travel Guide<\/a>, where you can discover even more exciting adventures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ccb90a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ccb90a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Where to stay on your girls&#8217; weekend away in Bowness-on-Windermere:<\/h4><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Burrow-Ho\/The-Ridge-1165746.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Ridge (Ref. 1165746)<\/a>, Bowness-on-Windermere sleeps 12 guests in 6 bedrooms with 8 bathrooms.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Lake-District-Cumbria-The-Lake-District-Bowness-On-Windermere\/Mere-View-1137229.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mere View (Ref. 1137229)<\/a>, Bowness-on-Windermere, sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-718a9456 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"718a9456\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/The-Ridge-Ref.-1165746.jpg\" alt=\"The Ridge (Ref. 1165746).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Ridge (Ref. 1165746)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Open-plan-living-area-in-The-Ridge.jpg\" alt=\"The open-plan living area in The Ridge.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Ridge (Ref. 1165746)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dining-area-in-The-Ridge.jpg\" alt=\"The dining area in The Ridge.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Ridge (Ref. 1165746)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bedroom-in-The-Ridge.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom with balcony and lake view in The Ridge.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Ridge (Ref. 1165746)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Mere-View-Ref.-1137229.jpg\" alt=\"Mere View (Ref. 1137229).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Mere View (Ref. 1137229)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-and-dining-area-in-Mere-View.jpg\" alt=\"The kitchen and dining area in Mere View.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Mere View (Ref. 1137229)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Sitting-area-in-Mere-View.jpg\" alt=\"The sitting area with rural views in Mere View.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Mere View (Ref. 1137229)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bedroom-in-Mere-View.jpg\" alt=\"A bedroom in Mere View.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Mere View (Ref. 1137229)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b01bb75 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"3b01bb75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/bowness-on-windermere-cottages.html\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><strong>Browse All Bowness-on-Windermere Cottages >><\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4201f357 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4201f357\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e9790b4\" data-id=\"e9790b4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3803f63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3803f63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59f2ee6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59f2ee6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/short-breaks-newquay.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newquay<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/short-breaks-cornwall.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cornwall<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-39cf9e04 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"39cf9e04\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-42b78d71\" data-id=\"42b78d71\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47e2d915 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"47e2d915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beach-newquay_resized.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-86722\" alt=\"Beach Newquay\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beach-newquay_resized.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/beach-newquay_resized-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-390d2809 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"390d2809\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4237a875\" data-id=\"4237a875\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3184c8d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3184c8d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Perfect for: Beaches, strolls and surfing.<\/strong><\/p><p>Sun, sea and sandy toes! If you&#8217;re after the ultimate coastal escape, Newquay is one of the best girls&#8217; weekend destinations in the UK.<\/p><p>Home to some of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/best-beaches-in-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the best beaches in the UK<\/a>, including Fistral, Porth, and Great Western, there&#8217;s always a new spot to explore or a fresh place to roll out your towel. For a proper seaside experience, tuck into fish and chips along the seafront, or treat yourselves to a luxury seafood lunch at The Fish House Fistral &#8211; the views are just as good as the food!<\/p><p>Not only are there fantastic beaches to explore, there&#8217;s plenty more just on your doorstep. Animal lovers will enjoy a trip to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/listing\/newquay-zoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newquay Zoo<\/a> and the Blue Reef Aquarium, while Trenance Gardens offers a quaint strolls. Feeling competitive? Grab a racket and book out a court for a quick match of tennis in the sun.<\/p><p>Newquay&#8217;s town centre is filled with stylish cafes and independent shops. Start your morning at Box &amp; Barber for a coffee with a Scandi feel, or enjoy something sweet at House of Glass Cafe.\u00a0<\/p><p>In the evenings, head to Lusty Glaze Beach for live music and drinks by the shore. And if your group&#8217;s up for a splash, the Newquay Waters-ports Centre is a fun way to spend the morning out on paddleboards, kayaks, and even more.\u00a0<\/p><p>Book Newquay for your next girls weekend getaway if you&#8217;re craving beach days, seafood dinners, and plenty of sandy fun.<\/p><p>Take a little look through this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/newquay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newquay Travel Guide<\/a> for even more ideas on what to do during your stay here.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ade6a07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ade6a07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Where to stay on your girls&#8217; weekend away in Newquay:<\/h4><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cornwall-Trerice\/Wildwood-1146388.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wildwood (Ref. 1146388)<\/a>, Newquay sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and accepts pets.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cornwall-Newquay\/Palm-House-1165284.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palm House (Ref. 1165284),<\/a> sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms and accepts pets.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7040efdf elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"7040efdf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Palm-House-Ref.-1165284.jpg\" alt=\"Palm House (Ref. 1165284).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Palm House (Ref. 1165284)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Dining-area-in-Palm-House.jpg\" alt=\"Dining area in Palm House.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Palm House (Ref. 1165284)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bedroom-in-Palm-House.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom in Palm House.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Palm House (Ref. 1165284)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hot-tub-and-garden-at-Palm-House.jpg\" alt=\"Hot tub and garden at Palm House.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Palm House (Ref. 1165284)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Wildwood-Ref.-1146388.jpg\" alt=\"Wildwood (Ref. 1146388).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Wildwood (Ref. 1146388)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Open-plan-living-space-at-Wildwood.jpg\" alt=\"Open-plan living space at Wildwood.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Wildwood (Ref. 1146388)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bedroom-in-Wildwood.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom in Wildwood.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Wildwood (Ref. 1146388)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Garden-dining-at-Wildwood.jpg\" alt=\"Garden dining at Wildwood.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Wildwood (Ref. 1146388)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-next\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"eicon-chevron-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-314123e2 elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" 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<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottages-near-bourton-on-the-water.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bourton-on-the-Water<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/short-breaks-cotswolds.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cotswolds<\/a><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2fc1fb3f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2fc1fb3f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b6895b1\" data-id=\"6b6895b1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6886357d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6886357d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bourton-on-the-Water.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-45187\" alt=\"Windrush and Wardens Way\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-782b759d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"782b759d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15bbed74\" data-id=\"15bbed74\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ef633b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ef633b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Perfect for:\u00a0<\/strong>Rivers, architecture, and walks.<\/p><p>If your idea of the perfect girls&#8217; weekend away involves soothing scenery, soul-soothing strolls and spa-style relaxation, then Bourton-on-the-Water is calling your name.<\/p><p>Often described as the &#8216;Venice of the Cotswolds&#8217;, this picture-perfect village is a haven for self-care queens looking to unplug and unwind. Think gentle riverside walks, charming stone cottages, and caf\u00e9s that serve afternoon tea in the prettiest setting imagineable.\u00a0<\/p><p>Start your day with a calming walk along the River Windrush, before treating yourselves to a long, lazy lunch at one of the many tearooms or bistros. Afterwards, explore the local boutqiues and indepedant shops at your own pace.\u00a0<\/p><p>Whether you&#8217;re relaxing in a cosy cottage, enjoying afternoon tea with the girls, or planning a group pamper night with candles and face masks, Bourton-on-the-Water is your blissed-out base to be!<\/p><p>Plan the perfect stay by reading through this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/guides\/bourton-on-the-water\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bourton-on-the-Water Travel Guide<\/a> and finding out all the best adventures in the surrounding area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78b8a82d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78b8a82d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Where to stay on your girls&#8217; weekend away in Bourton-on-the-Water:<\/h4><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cotswolds-Gloucestershire-Bourton-on-the-Water\/Robins-Nest-1136188.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robins Nest (Ref. 1136188)<\/a>, Bourton-on-the-Water sleeps 10 guests in 5 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and accepts pets.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/cottage\/Cotswolds-Gloucestershire-Lower-Slaughter\/The-Bybrook-1091251.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Bybrook (Ref. 1091251)<\/a>, Bourton-on-the-Water sleeps 9 guests in 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-60c3b42b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"60c3b42b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2fe4494b\" data-id=\"2fe4494b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-593f9976 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"593f9976\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"image-carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel-wrapper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Image Carousel\" dir=\"ltr\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-carousel swiper-wrapper\" aria-live=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"1 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/The-Bybrook-Ref.-1091251.jpg\" alt=\"The Bybrook (Ref. 1091251).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Bybrook (Ref. 1091251)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"2 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-in-The-Bybrook.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen in The Bybrook.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Bybrook (Ref. 1091251)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"3 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bedroom-in-The-Bybrook.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom in The Bybrook.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Bybrook (Ref. 1091251)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"4 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Drink-on-garden-furniture-at-The-Bybrook.jpg\" alt=\"Drink on garden furniture at The Bybrook.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">The Bybrook (Ref. 1091251)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Robins-Nest-Ref.-1136188.jpg\" alt=\"Robins Nest (Ref. 1136188).\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Robins Nest (Ref. 1136188)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Living-area-in-Robins-Nest.jpg\" alt=\"Living area in Robins Nest.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Robins Nest (Ref. 1136188)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"7 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Kitchen-and-dining-area-in-Robins-Nest.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen and dining area in Robins Nest.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Robins Nest (Ref. 1136188)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"8 of 8\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Bedroom-in-Robins-Nest.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom in Robins Nest.\" \/><figcaption class=\"elementor-image-carousel-caption\">Robins Nest (Ref. 1136188)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper-button elementor-swiper-button-prev\" role=\"button\" 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target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"><strong>Browse All Bourton-on-the-Water Cottages >><\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aa20f72 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aa20f72\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e5333bf\" data-id=\"4e5333bf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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id=\"inspiration\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24abd637 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24abd637\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>See What a Girls&#8217; Weekend with Us Really Looks Like<\/h2><p>Here&#8217;s a sneak peek at the fun, laughter and unforgettable moments you can expect during a girls&#8217; weekend away with us&#8230;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42a9d8f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"42a9d8f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n<iframe style=\"border: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/7592575821085199638\" width=\"325\" height=\"760\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69b76e24 elementor-widget-divider--view-line_icon elementor-view-default elementor-widget-divider--element-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"69b76e24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon elementor-divider__element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-heart\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21e4ab44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"21e4ab44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"method\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d0719a6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d0719a6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22426879\" data-id=\"22426879\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f671934 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f671934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Methodology<\/h2><p class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-paragraph\">Data and findings in this article are from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/sykes-staycation-index-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sykes 2025 Staycation Index<\/a>, which includes supporting consumer research conducted by OnePoll with 2,000 UK adults in April 2025.<\/p><p class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-paragraph\">Search volume data was gathered from SEMrush using a comparison between January 2025 and January 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7515e6c5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7515e6c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-37e1af4c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"37e1af4c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5931ccb7\" data-id=\"5931ccb7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42dac5b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" 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Find the perfect place to stay by browsing the top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/blog\/uk-holiday-destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK holiday destinations<\/a> for 2026, inspired by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UK cottages<\/a>. Already booked on? Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sykescottages.co.uk\/inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel guide<\/a> as a starting point for your trip.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14212ca8 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"14212ca8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-heart\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Girls&#8217; weekends away in the UK are more popular than ever! With this in mind, we know you&#8217;re likely on the hunt for the perfect getaway for you and your besties. 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