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  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms5
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Malthouse Farm is a stunning farmhouse located in the town of Heacham in Norfolk. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Close to local amenities. Near the coast. Hunstanton 3 miles; Fakenham 18.1 miles. (Ref. 1159605)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £1716 From £1538

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A charming, 15th century cottage situated in the village of Norwell, Nottinghamshire. Eco friendly. Character features. Woodburner. Southwell 8.1 miles; Newark-on-Trent 8.3 miles. (Ref. 1072868)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights From £429

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Channel View House is an exceptional holiday home nestled just outside Wadebridge, Cornwall. Smart TV. Electric fire. Outdoor fireplace with a BBQ grill. En-suites. EV Charging. Padstow 6.8 miles; Newquay 14.6 miles. (Ref. 1149625)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • 10% off - Fri 10th Jul to 31st Jul 2026

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights From £1336

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Ellis House, a tasteful house nestled in the village of Airton in North Yorkshire, features a warming woodburning stove, Smart TV and rural vistas. Malham 2.6 miles; Gargrave 4.8 miles; Settle 6.4 miles; Skipton 8.6 miles. (Ref. 1168166)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £674 From £633

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A contemporary single-storey barn conversion resting rurally in Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire. In AONB. Countryside views. Stylish. Romantic. Whipsnade 4.4 miles; Dunstable 5 miles; Berkhamsted 8.6 miles; Watford 18.2 miles. (Ref. 1020743)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights From £809

Last booked 3 hours ago
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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A beautiful cottage resting on the edge of the historic town of Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Enclosed garden. Ground-floor living. Annexe. Off-road parking. Cirencester 10.9 miles; Bath 24 miles. (Ref. 1062893)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £1969 From £1681

Last booked 3 days ago
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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A stunning, reverse-level villa overlooking the Blue-Flag beach at Carbis Bay. Open-plan living. Contemporary finish. 4K Smart TV. St Ives 2.2 miles. (Ref. 1128026)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights was £2137 From £2024

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Ground floor converted apartment nestled on the fringes of Winscombe in the Somerset countryside. WiFi. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Pub 0.2 miles. (Ref. 1004911)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights From £607

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A quaint stone-built cottage resting on the outskirts of Weymouth. Open-plan living. Off-road parking. WiFi. Dorchester 6.4 miles; Fortuneswell 8.2 miles. (Ref. 1061544)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights From £552

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

What a fabulous house. Perfectly placed to explore the sights and delights of Trearddur Bay, with the amenities being a short stroll away. Recently constructed to a very high standard. Smart TVs Sky facilities and DVD and music system. Charging port for e (Ref. 1010974)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • Sky TV
  • 20% off - Sat 4th Jul to 11th Jul 2026

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights was £1499 From £1409

  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

An ideal retreat close to a popular market town, perfect for a couple or small families. Close to fabulous countryside and twelve miles to sandy beaches and coastal path. Spacious living area. Woodburner. (Ref. 951589)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights From £354

Last booked today
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  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Lydgate Cottage is an original cottage sitting in the heart of Eyam, Derbyshire. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Near amenities. In National Park. Tideswell 5.2 miles; Bakewell 6.8 miles. (Ref. 1066992)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights was £1101 From £925

Last booked 2 days ago
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

Contemporary, stylish cottage close to stunning North Cornwall Coast, short walk to Bossiney Cove. Tintagel 1 mile. (Ref. 967291)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £653 From £640

Last booked yesterday
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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    5.0

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

A gorgeous mid-terraced holiday home in the exciting town centre of Newport in Pembrokeshire. Private garden. Near coast. WiFi. Fishguard 7 miles; Cardigan 12 miles. (Ref. 1045236)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £618 From £560

Last booked today
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  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A modern and spacious holiday cottage in walking distance of the beach and local amenities in Trearddur Bay. Wifi, wood burning stove, garden. (Ref. 1008832)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Sat 24th Oct
for 7 nights was £1467 From £1353

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A delightful property situated in the coastal town of Newbiggin-By-The-Sea. Enclosed courtyard. Roadside parking. Washing machine. Beach nearby. Ashington 3.4 miles; Stakeford 3.5 miles. (Ref. 1100198)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights From £375

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • Pet FriendlyNo

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

This charming detached house rests in the heart of Sandown, on the Isle of Wight. Electric fire. Enclosed garden. Shanklin 1.4 miles; Ventnor 5.6 miles. (Ref. 1020856)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £762 From £760

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

Antoninus Barn, a lovely cottage set in the historical village of Ebchester in County Durham. Single-storey. Near North Pennies AONB. Family and pet-friendly. Consett 3.4 miles; Beamish 10.3 miles; Newcastle upon Tyne 13.8 miles; Sunderland 22.3 miles (Ref. 1158606)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

Fri 30th Oct
for 7 nights was £537 From £533

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.7

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

The Annex is a delightful, single-storey property resting in the countryside of Fulmodestone near Fakenham, Norfolk. Rural location. Couple’s retreat. Fakenham 5.3 miles; Holt 9.1 miles; Weybourne 12.7 miles. (Ref. 935833)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • 5% off - Thu 9th Jul to 31st Aug 2026

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights From £720

  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Pet FriendlyYes

    4.8

    Outstanding

  • Sykes rating

A wonderful riverside cottage resting in the heart of Dulverton, Somerset. Woodburning stove. Views onto historic bridge. Peaceful riverside location. Ground-floor living. Travel cot. Tiverton 12.8 miles; Minehead 18 miles; Barnstaple 25.8 miles. (Ref. 1111533)

  • Pets go free
  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

Fri 23rd Oct
for 7 nights was £777 From £632

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Surprise the kids this half term with a self-catering cottage holiday in the UK or Ireland. Your little ones will be thrilled to get away for a week of exploration and discovery, so be sure to book early to avoid missing out! There is cottages available to rent from coast to country across the UK this half term, so browse some cottages below and choose your favourite destination today.

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Whether you're looking for an action-packed holiday in the country or a classic family holiday at the seaside, half term holiday rentals prove perfect for any type of getaway. Escape to the Yorkshire Coast, where blue flag beaches and fascinating fishing villages await. Opt for a holiday home in the Peak District if you and your family prefer active holidays. Or, try one of city break cottages in York, Chester or Edinburgh if sightseeing is at the top of your agenda! Wherever you choose to book your break this half term, you can trust Sykes Cottages to deliver your self-catering accommodation at a fair and affordable price.

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