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Brynhenllan Cottage is a delightful, detached cottage settled into Dinas Cross, Sir Benfro. Near a beach. Near National Park. Near shop and pub. Fishguard 4.7 miles; Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 11.6 miles; Cardigan 15.1 miles. (Ref. 1139317)

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7 nights from £488

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Delightful end of terrace cottage, in Longframlington village. Pet-friendly, WiFi, multi-fuel stove, village pub, great shop. Easy access to coastline and Cheviots. Alnwick 6 miles. (Ref. 951057)

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7 nights from £463

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15 Main Street is a charming, two-bedroom holiday home residing in Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Near the Cairngorms National Park. Peterhead 8.2 miles; Ellon 11.1 miles; Aberdeen 23.2 miles. (Ref. 1141513)

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7 nights from £469

  • Sleeps3
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A fabulous, first-floor apartment perched on the coast in Port Isaac, Cornwall. Sea views. Near the beach. Garage parking. Polzeath 6.7 miles; Padstow 16.1 miles (Ref. 1080691)

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7 nights from £639

  • Sleeps4
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    4.9

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A charming annexe to the owner's home, one mile from the centre of Dunblane in Kippenross, Stirlingshire. Off-road parking. WiFi. Picturesque countryside views. Stirling 5.5 miles; Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Nation Park 20.1 miles; Perth 29.7 miles. (Ref. 1053940)

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7 nights from £323

  • Sleeps4
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    4.8

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Fabulous secluded location. Surrounded by mature trees and hills. River close by. Spacious, comfortable and well-equipped. Woodburning stove. Kincraig 4 miles. (Ref. 924430)

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7 nights from £585

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    4.7

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Traditional semi-detached Victorian country cottage, on a working arable farm near Bridgnorth. Comfortable accommodation with woodburning stove. WiFi. Excellent walking, cycling and fishing. Bridgnorth 3 miles. (Ref. 22221)

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7 nights from £423

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  • Bedrooms4
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    4.8

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A character cottage based on the outskirts of St Just, Cornwall. Open fire. Washing machine. Off-road parking. Penzance 7.8 miles; St Ives 14.2 miles. (Ref. 1125915)

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7 nights from £425

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    4.6

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An impressive restored period property resting in the centre of Sandown. Close to amenities and beach. Fast WiFi. Pet-friendly. Shanklin 2.1 miles (Ref. 1025715)

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7 nights from £530

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    4.8

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Contemporary three bedroom town house set over 3 floors in central Newquay, walking distance from Fistral Beach, the town centre and all amenities. Ideal for families and couples. Dog friendly with enclosed rear garden. (Ref. 962305)

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7 nights from £598

  • Sleeps2
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    5.0

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A picture-postcard cottage tucked away in Buckshead, Cornwall. Romantic dwelling. Pet-free. Close to the city. Perranporth 10.6 miles; Newquay 13.6 miles; Gorran Haven 15.7 miles. (Ref. 1057336)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £386

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.2

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A stunning first-floor apartment resting in Salcombe, Devon. Seav views. Juliet balcony. Close to beach. Swimming pool. Kingsbridge 6.8 miles; Dartmouth 20.3 miles; Plymouth 25 miles. (Ref. 1109355)

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7 nights from £562

  • Sleeps4
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A contemporary two-bedroom second-floor apartment settled in Torquay, Devon. Open-plan. Washing machine. Sea views. Paignton 3.5 miles; Brixham 8.7 miles; Dartmoor 15.1 miles. (Ref. 1101746)

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  • Sky TV

7 nights from £1096

  • Sleeps4
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    4.6

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Coastal apartment with sea views in Porthtowan. Balcony. Off road parking. Wifi. Beach, pub, restaurant, shop 5 minute walk. (Ref. 959105)

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7 nights from £520

  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
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    4.8

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Lovely terraced holiday home in beautiful Gatehouse of Fleet in Dumfries and Galloway. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Pets welcome. Ideal base for touring, walking and cycling. Kirkcudbright 8 miles. (Ref. 924313)

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7 nights from £427

  • Sleeps2
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    4.9

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Garden Cottage is a lovely one bedroom cottage a short distance from St Just. Pet friendly with WiFi, this property is ideal for couples looking to explore this great part of Cornwall. (Ref. 965784)

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7 nights from £378

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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This pretty, two-bedroom holiday home rests in Pickering, North Yorkshire. Near a National Park. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Kirkbymoorside 7.8 miles; Helmsley 13.4 miles; Scarborough 18.3 miles; Whitby 20.5 miles; York 26.3 miles. (Ref. 1017413)

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7 nights from £498

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  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
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Driftwood is a delightful, contemporary townhouse resting in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire. Sea views. Close to a beach. Close to a shop and pub. Skipsea 5.8 miles; Bridlington 15.1 miles; Hull 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1151050)

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7 nights from £650

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes
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Seashell is a contemporary, duplex apartment resting in Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire. Elevated position. Balcony with sea views. Allocated parking. Skipsea 5.8 miles; Bridlington 15.1 miles; Hull 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1151049)

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7 nights from £638

The third edition of the Oxford Dictionary of English was released on August 19th 2010 and one of the newly added words was "staycation".

Defined above, there are many reasons to book a self catering holiday cottage and to staycation in the UK. Volcanic ash, airline strikes and an expensive Euro Zone aren't the only reasons. Here are 4 more ...

1) You don't need a passport; you don't need to deal with security and delays at the airport; and you don't need to fly.

2) You don't need to convert your money into a foreign currency and then back again.

3) With a wide selection of pet friendly properties, you don't have to leave your pet at home.

4) When you're at home and not on holiday, you will have a weekly food budget and you will be paying to put petrol in your car. Paying for food and driving to your cottage are two of the main expenses associated with a holiday in a self catering cottage. If your paying for these two things anyway during your normal week, it makes staycationing even more attractive!

If you're looking for some staycation ideas or tips, then why not take a look at the vast selection of cottages available to book through Sykes? By clicking on the map, you can refine your search by any UK location you want.

If you're after some romantic staycation ideas, why not browse a full range of romantic cottages?