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The Crib is a charming, single-storey abode situated in the heart of Penrhyn Bay, a small town in Conwy. Woodburning stove. Near beach. Smart TV. Colwyn Bay 2.6 miles; Llandudno 3.1 miles; Deganwy 3.8 miles; Rhyl 12.8 miles. (Ref. 1140806)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights £514

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This fabulous property sits in the Avon valley near Stonehenge. This tranquil setting has woodland and a large garden and the River Avon flowing through it with double bank fly fishing. Amesbury 3.2 miles; Salisbury 10.1 miles; Southampton 33.1 miles. (Ref. 1076792)

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  • 15% off - Fri 5th Sep to 12th Sep 2025


for 7 nights £1683

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A contemporary holiday home in Blythburgh in Suffolk. Rural views. Family-friendly. Parking. WiFi. Communal swimming pool, Halesworth 4.1 miles; Southwold 5.4 miles; Aldeburgh 14.6 miles; Felixstowe 36.3 miles. (Ref. 1116873)

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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £523

  • Sleeps23
  • Bedrooms11
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A beautiful Victorian house lying amidst the hills in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Sedbergh. Woodburning stove. Two hot tubs. Ideal for large families. Incredible views. Kendal 12.3 miles; Hawes 14.7 miles. (Ref. 1022219)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room
  • 5% off - Mon 29th Dec 2025 to 5th Jan 2026


for 7 nights £5169

  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This magnificent barn conversion is based in Giggleswick, North Yorkshire. All en-suites. Hot tub. Spacious rooms. Country views. Settle 1.3 miles; Ingleton 10 miles. (Ref. 985150)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £2131

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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An inviting annexe sitting in close reach of Inkberrow in Worcestershire. Amenities in walking distance. WiFi. Ideal for couples and small families. Inkberrow 3.3 miles; Worcester 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1039567)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £515

  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.4

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Wicking is a gorgeous detached holiday house located in the beautiful seaside resort of Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Woodburning stove. Close to beach and amenities. Pizza oven. Newport 10.5 miles; Cowes 15 miles. (Ref. 1046702)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights £831

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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This delightful holiday property rests near Windermere, Cumbria. Countryside views. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Ambleside 4.3 miles; Windermere 3 miles. (Ref. 1120662)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £665

  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8

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A beautiful harbourside cottage. First-class accommodation arranged over two floors. Stunning harbour views. Smart TV. Wifi. En-suite facilities. A well-located property in the old harbour part of Porthmadog. All amenities within a 3 min walk. (Ref. 980708)

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  • Games room


for 7 nights £365

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Superb single-storey barn conversion near Winterborne Stickland in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Open plan living with beams and en suite-facilities. Woodburning stove. Blandford Forum 4 miles. (Ref. 19285)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights £457

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  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0

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A delightful four-bedroom mid-terrace house resting in Borth-y-Gest, North Wales. Family-friendly. Near a beach. Enclosed garden. Harlech 10.3 miles; Caernarfon 20.6 miles. (Ref. 1077143)

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  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 7 nights £484

  • Sleeps14
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    4.9

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Exceptional detached barn conversion. Quality, well-equipped, contemporary accommodation with large indoor swimming pool, hot tub, WiFi and beautiful valley views. Newtown 4.3 miles. (Ref. 903548)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights £2109

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  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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An attractive, second-floor apartment, resting within the village of Coniston, Cumbria. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Pub within 0.5 miles. Ambleside 8 miles. (Ref. 1017100)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £510

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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1 Clarkes Lane is a beautiful cottage nestled in the quaint village of St Martins in Shropshire. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Games room. Oswestry 5.3 miles; Llangollen 9.8 miles; Shrewsbury 22.4 miles; Chester 23.5 miles. (Ref. 1159443)

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  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights £862

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  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.6

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A detached cottage in the heart of Bude, Cornwall.Large garden. Close to beach. Clovelly 16.5 miles; Tintagel 20.1 miles. (Ref. 1037020)

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for 7 nights £654

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  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    4.7

    Outstanding

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A marvellous five bedroom holiday home settled in rural Gloucestershire, in Ley near Huntley. Exposed beams. Woodburning stove. En-suites. Huntley 1.5 miles; Gloucester 8 miles; Ross-on-Wye 10.4 miles. (Ref. 1094495)

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  • Ground floor bedroom


for 7 nights £1242

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  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
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    4.9

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This pretty, converted stone cottage is situated in a lovely wooded valley, near Cwm-Cou in South Wales. Lawned garden with furniture. Peaceful setting. Wales Coast Path and Pembrokeshire National Park nearby. Newcastle Emlyn 1.5 miles. (Ref. 920784)

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for 7 nights £372

  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Delightful, spacious holiday home wrapped by open countryside and with a huge garden. Beautifully appointed inside and ideal for families or groups! (Ref. 988752)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room


for 7 nights £1474

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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This is an outstanding property in a stunning location. Four luxury bedrooms, two reception rooms and fabulous gardens make this an unbeatable holiday retreat. (Ref. 1041368)

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  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV


for 7 nights £1114

  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    4.9

    Outstanding

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A wonderful cottage situated in the heart of the countryside, yet near to Launceston, on the Devon and Cornwall border. Enclosed grounds. Countryside views. Dressing area. Balcony. Launceston 4 miles. (Ref. 973720)

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


for 7 nights £840

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?