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A wooden house with large glass doors a hot tub a lawn and a patio area at The Barn in Lytchett Matravers
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Lytchett Matravers, Dorset, BH16
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A beautifully-presented, single-storey abode residing in Lytchett Matravers, Dorset. Near an AONB. Off-road parking. Hot tub. En-suite bedrooms. Poole 5.9 miles; Bournemouth 11.4 miles; Dorchester 18.7 miles. (Ref. 1084629)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £1606

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The exterior of a white house with wooden doors and windows with a gravel driveway and a glass conservatory at Silver Howe in Bowness
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Bowness, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Silver Howe is a pleasing house nestled within the Lake District National Park, in Bowness, Cumbria, boasting an open fire and freestanding bath. Windermere Train Station 1.5 miles: Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 7 miles. (Ref. 1041578)

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


for 7 nights £719

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A courtyard with grass and flower beds surrounded by stone buildings with tiled roofs at Beaconsfield Cottage Burniston near Scalby
Offer
39
Burniston near Scalby, North Yorkshire, YO13
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A stunning, single-storey barn conversion resting in Burniston near Scalby in North Yorkshire. Off-road parking. Family-friendly. En-suites. Ground-floor living. Scarborough 3.6 miles; Whitby 16 miles. (Ref. 1109246)

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

  • 10% off - Fri 27th Feb to 1st May 2026


for 7 nights £784

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A multi-story brick building with glass balconies and a black garage door at The Office Gardens Apartment 3 in Whitby
21
Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A classy, up-to-date flat placed within Whitby in North Yorkshire. All third floor. Views of sea and town below. Open-plan. Smart TV. En-suite. (Ref. 948092)

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


for 7 nights £765

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Exterior view of a stone and wood sided building with windows and a paved patio at The Old Jet Workshop in Whitby
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Whitby, North York Moors & Coast, YO21
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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The Old Jet Workshop is a harmonious single-storey cottage in the heart of Whitby, North Yorkshire, boasting an open-plan layout and is near the beach. Robin Hood's Bay 6.2 miles; Scarborough 20.3 miles; Pickering 21.2 miles; Guisborough 22 miles. (Ref. 1173443)

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


for 7 nights £419

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A single-story house next to a garden with shrubs and trees under a clear blue sky at Culreach Lodge in Grantown-on-Spey near Nethy Bridge
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Grantown-on-Spey near Nethy Bridge, Cairngorms National Park, PH26
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This impressive bungalow rests in Grantown-on-Spey near Nethy Bridge, Scottish Highlands. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Ground-floor living. Bedroom with en-suite. Nethy Bridge 2.5 miles; Boat of Garten 6.5 miles; Aviemore 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1062165)

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


for 7 nights £707

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A patio with two chairs and a small table outside a white house with glass doors and raised flower beds at The Old Stable in Henryd near Conwy
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Henryd near Conwy, Conwy, LL32
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A delightful, one-bedroom cottage set in the village of Henrydd, just outside of Conwy. Rural location. Pet-free. Roadside parking. Llandudno 6.6 miles; Penrhyn Bay 6.9 miles. (Ref. 1100139)

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


for 7 nights £452

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A stone house with multiple windows and wooden doors at 2 Apple Tree in Beadnell
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Beadnell, Northumberland, NE67
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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A first-floor apartment set in the village of Beadnell, Northumberland. Open-plan living. Romantic. Close to the beach. Seahouses 2.1 miles; Bamburgh 5.3 miles. (Ref. 1128769)

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


for 7 nights £516

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An outdoor pathway with flower pots leading to the entrance of a black wooden house at Closefield in Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe
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Ivinghoe Aston near Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire, LU7
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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


for 7 nights £595

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A brick house with six windows and a central door with plants on the pavement at Manor Farm House in Bere Regis
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Bere Regis, Dorset, BH20
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Manor Farm House is a charming Georgian abode with two woodburning stoves and accepting pets, located in the picturesque village of Bere Regis, Dorset. Wareham 7 miles; Dorchester 11.2 miles; Poole 12.4 miles. (Ref. 1158581)

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


for 7 nights £705

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A log cabin with multiple windows and a glass door surrounded by grass and fenced yard at Rowan Lodge in Greetham Rutland
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Greetham, Rutland, Rutland, LE15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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A bespoke wooden lodge, resting on the outskirts of Greetham village in Rutland, East Midlands. Swimming pool access. Barbecue. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Oakham 7.8 miles; Leicester 27.4 miles. (Ref. 1056286)

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


for 7 nights £494

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A house with a deck and stairs at 7 Lake View, Lake View 7, White Cross Bay near Windermere
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Lake View 7, White Cross Bay near Windermere, Lake District, LA23
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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7 Lake View is a stylish lodge in Windermere, Cumbria, boasting proximity to a lake with partial views, open-plan living, Smart TV, and underfloor heating. Ambleside 3.2 miles; Kendal 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1189982)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £776

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A pathway leading to a cream colored house with a wooden gate and green lawn at Gaidrew Cottage in Drymen
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Drymen, Stirling, G63
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A picturesque cottage close to the attractive village of Drymen in the heart of the Highlands. Woodburning stove. Rural location. Easily accessible. Drymen 2.8 miles; Aberfoyle 11.3 miles; Glasgow 18 miles; Loch Lomond 19.2 miles. (Ref. 1110820)

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


for 7 nights £750

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An outdoor patio with cushioned chairs and a table next to a barbecue grill at Tilia Barn in Wincanton
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Wincanton, Somerset, BA9
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This excellent, two-bedroom barn conversion rests in Wincanton, Somerset. Countryside. Bedroom with en-suite. Open-plan. Wet room. Glastonbury 21.8 miles. (Ref. 1052563)

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


for 7 nights £567

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A detached single-story house with a driveway and surrounding greenery at Number 16 in Woodhall Spa
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Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Number 16 is a welcoming bungalow nestled in the market town of Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. Off-road parking. Ground-floor living. Smart TVs. Horncastle 6.3 miles; Louth 19.3 miles; Lincoln 19.4 miles. (Ref. 1152801)

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


for 7 nights £457

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A stone house with a tiled roof and a garden with potted plants and outdoor furniture at The Gatehouse in Mansfield
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Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A remarkable stone-built holiday home resting in Teversal near Stanton Hill, Nottinghamshire. Enclosed garden. Character. Ground-floor living. Hot tub. Chesterfield 10.3 miles; Nottingham 19 miles; Peak District National Park 22.4 miles (Ref. 1080853)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room


for 7 nights £1191

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A brick house with a green door and outdoor table with four chairs at The View in Goodnestone near Faversham
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Faversham, Kent, ME13
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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The View is a pleasant single-storey cottage resting in Goodnestone near Faversham, Kent. Romantic. Countryside views. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Faversham 2.1 miles; Chilham 6.3 miles; Whitstable 6 miles; Canterbury 8.8 miles. (Ref. 1150231)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher


for 7 nights £352

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A gravel driveway leading to a house with a double garage and surrounded by trees at Maisies Cottage in Kippenross near Dunblane
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Kippenross near Dunblane, Stirling, FK15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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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)

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


for 7 nights £307

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A white house with a wooden deck and green lawn at Robins Downs in Ilfracombe
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Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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Robins Downs, a lovely holiday cottage resting in Ilfracombe, Devon. Open-plan living space. Single-storey. Private decking. Barbecue. Hot tub. Pizza oven. Barnstaple 11.8 miles. (Ref. 1144097)

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


for 7 nights £655

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A stone house with large windows and doors a grassy yard with patio chairs a wooden fence and a hot tub at Pen-Y-Bryn in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
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Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Ynys Môn / Isle of Anglesey, LL61
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A beautifully converted hayloft resting in the coastal town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Sir Ynys Mon, Wales. Pet-friendly. Close to a pub. Open-plan. Beaumaris 7.2 miles; Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park 8.6 miles; Caernarfon 8.9 miles. (Ref. 1126235)

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


for 7 nights £1044

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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?