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A superb, detached property resting on the outskirts of Hope Cove. 1 pet welcome. WiFi. Coastal views. Salcombe 4.7 miles; Kingsbridge 6 miles. (Ref. 1000650)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £910

  • Sleeps4
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A wonderful barn conversion within the rural village of Wickham St. Paul, Essex. Pet-friendly. En-suites. Lavenham 12 miles Colchester 15.5 miles, (Ref. 921968)

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7 nights from £401

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This romantic annexe is located in Ferryside, Wales. Pet-friendly. WiFi. Open-plan living. Carmarthen 10 miles. (Ref. 1003753)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £425

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    4.9

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Little Holmans is a romantic, single-storey abode residing in Lewes, East Sussex. Close to amenities. Near an AONB. Open-plan. Dog-friendly. Brighton 12.5 miles; Eastbourne 21.3 miles; Hastings 32.8 miles. (Ref. 1138121)

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7 nights from £431

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This traditional, detached cottage rests in Winskill near Langwathby, Cumbria. Ground-floor living. Off-road parking. Bedroom with en-suite. Woodburning stove. Penrith 6.9 miles; Pooley Bridge 11.4 miles. (Ref. 1083899)

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7 nights from £371

  • Sleeps4
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    4.9

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Homely rural cottage near Ballysadare in County Sligo. Cosy and comfortable. Superb fishing base. Mountain views to front. Excellent touring base. Sligo 4 miles. (Ref. 928800)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Sky TV

7 nights from £285

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms1
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    4.5

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An elegant first floor apartment within the stunning Mar Lodge near Braemar, Scotland. Four-poster king-size bedroom. Large estate. Off-road parking. Romantic. Braemar 4.2 miles; Ballater 20.9 miles; Aberdeen 60.8 miles. (Ref. 1060439)

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7 nights from £707

  • Sleeps6
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    4.7

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A charming, stone-built cottage resting in Clapham, North Yorkshire. Woodburning stove. Open-plan. Enclosed garden. Countryside views. Settle 7.2 miles; Ingleton 7.6 miles; Skipton 22.1 miles. (Ref. 1067832)

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7 nights from £497

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A well-presented, three-bedroom apartment resting within Kingsbridge. Open-plan living. WiFi. Pub within 0.1 mile. Salcombe 5 miles; Dartmouth 12 miles. (Ref. 1008483)

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7 nights from £614

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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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7 nights from £591

  • Sleeps4
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A lovely two-bedroom hayloft conversion set on Blaze Farm in Wildboarclough, Cheshire. In a National Park. Smart TV. Romantic. On-site facilities. Macclesfield 7 miles; Buxton 7.3 miles. (Ref. 1103819)

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7 nights from £405

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Thomas Grove House is a 17th century character stone house in a beautiful location in the tiny hamlet of Hartsop with stunning fell views from the airy front windows. Once a working sheep farm, the property has been completely renovated by its architect and artist owners, offering 21st century comfort while also retaining its original charm and character, with features such as oak beams, ham hooks, old inglenook fireplaces, original lime plaster wall finishes, and reclaimed furnishings. Millstones from an e (Ref. 1043046)

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7 nights from £868

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    4.8

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This delightful stone cottage rests on the outskirts of East Allington, Devon. Open-plan living. Off-road parking. Kingsbridge 4 miles. (Ref. 1016505)

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7 nights from £445

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Mimosa is a superb, two-storey property resting in Dawlish, Devon. Close to amenities and a beach. Enclosed garden. Smart TV. Near Dartmoor National Park. Teignmouth 3.3 miles; Exeter 13.9 miles; Exmouth 20.3 miles (Ref. 1112964)

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7 nights from £495

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    4.9

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A delightful two-bedroom apartment resting on the outskirts of Cononley. Woodburning stove. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Skipton 4.1 miles; Haworth 10.8 miles. (Ref. 1067340)

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7 nights from £404

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
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A charming two-bedroom lodge resting on the Bucklesham Holiday Park in Bucklesham, Suffolk. Open-plan. Off-road parking. Smart TV. Ipswich 7.2 miles; Felixstowe 5.9 miles (Ref. 1085822)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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7 nights from £445

  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.9

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Stonerow Cottage is a lovely, two-bedroom abode residing in Lingdale near Boosbeck, North Yorkshire. Pet-friendly. Close to amenities. Near the North York Moors National Park. Saltburn-by-the-Sea 4.5 miles; Staithes 9.4 miles; Whitby 18.3 miles. (Ref. 1143043)

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7 nights from £370

  • Sleeps2
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    4.7

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A beautifully-presented, single-storey lodge residing in Winterborne Stickland near Blandford Forum, Dorset. Pet-friendly. Ground-floor living. In an AONB. Thornicombe 5.8 miles; Child Okeford 7.3 miles; Moors Valley Country Park & Forest 21.7 miles. (Ref. 1133242)

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7 nights from £430

  • Sleeps4
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    4.8

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Ground floor apartment overlooking Towan Beach, private balcony, designated parking, in Newquay. (Ref. 960038)

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  • Baby-friendly

7 nights from £579

  • Sleeps4
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    4.6

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A well-appointed, two-bedroom cottage resting in St Ann's Chapel, Devon. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities and beach. Pet-friendly. Sea glimpses. Kingsbridge 6.4 miles; Salcombe 10.3 miles. (Ref. 1131105)

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7 nights from £516

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?