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An outdoor hot tub with bubbling water under a wooden pergola with chairs and a field in the background at Langley Barn in Kirk Langley near Brailsford
41
Kirk Langley near Brailsford, Derbyshire, DE6
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

  • Sykes rating

This fabulous, two-storey barn conversion rests in Kirk Langley near Brailsford, Derbyshire. Hot tub. Off-road parking. En-suite bedrooms. Ground-floor living. Derby 6.7 miles; Ashbourne 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1079448)

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


for 7 nights £1351

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An outdoor patio with wooden chairs and a table overlooking the sea at Balog Farm in Amlwch
56
Amlwch, Anglesey, LL68
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Balog Farm is a wonderfully-designed, detached abode situated in Llaneilian enjoying the tranquil sea views of Anglesey. Smart TV. Ground floor living. Bull Bay 4 miles; Cemaes 7.7 miles; Holyhead 22 miles; Llangefni 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1066803)

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


for 7 nights £897

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A stone house with a patio and outdoor table in a green field at Grove Farm in Cardington near Church Stretton
75
Cardington near Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Grove Farm is a wonderful detached farmhouse, set over three floors, resting in the quaint village of Cardington in Shropshire with en-suite bedrooms. Shrewsbury 13.4 miles; Ludlow 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1093859)

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


for 7 nights £1847

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A stone building with six windows and a black front door with plants at The Cells in Ingleton
29
Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A wing of a former Court House providing first class accommodation in the heart of Three peaks country. Stylish and full of character this romantic retreat is ideal to get away from it all and enjoy village life in the Dales. (Ref. 980529)

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


for 7 nights £320

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A house with a garden and patio area at HollyDale in Bradnop near Leek
85
Bradnop near Leek, Staffordshire, ST13
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Holly Dale, an impressive retreat, rests on the outskirts of Leek in Staffordshire, boasting a hot tub, a woodburning stove, and a pet-friendly policy. Buxton and Ashbourne 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1164383)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

  • £495 off - Fri 31st Jul to 7th Aug 2026


for 7 nights £1695

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An outdoor patio area with wooden table and chairs in front of a stone building with arched windows and blue doors at Granary Cottage in Bellingham
28
Bellingham, Northumberland, NE48
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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This beautifully-presented cottage rests in Bellingham, Northumberland. En-suite bedrooms. Off-road parking. Romantic. Pet-free. Close to amenities. Kielder Water 14.7 miles; Hadrian's Wall 29.3 miles; Corbridge 17.6 miles; Hexham 16.2 miles. (Ref. 1056875)

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


for 7 nights £663

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Stone exterior of Lydgate Cottage with a pale door and windows and black drainpipes in Eyam
30
Eyam, Peak District, S32
  • Sleeps3
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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)

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


for 7 nights £797

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A white building with red brick chimneys and flower planters outside with a church tower in the background at The Five Bells Inn in Upwell
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Upwell, Norfolk, PE14
  • Sleeps21
  • Bedrooms9
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Five Bells Inn is an impressive, former pub resting in the village of Upwell, Norfolk. Bar area. WiFi. Hot tub. Off-road parking. En-suite bedrooms. Wisbech 6.4 miles; King's Lynn 17.1 miles. (Ref. 1145750)

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


for 7 nights £4146

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An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs next to a brick house with solar panels on the roof at The Old Byre in Woodfalls
63
Woodfalls, Wiltshire, SP5
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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The Old Byre is a charming cottage located outside of the quaint village of Woodfalls in Wiltshire. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Downton 1.4 miles; Salisbury 9.3 miles; Southampton 18.2 miles. (Ref. 1132194)

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


for 7 nights £795

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A brick house with a tiled roof and a patio with outdoor seating overlooking a lawn at 85A Braybrooke Road in Desborough
49
Desborough, Northamptonshire, NN14
  • Sleeps12
  • Bedrooms6
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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85A Braybrooke Road is a stylish, detached holiday home resting in the town of Desborough, Northamptonshire, with a hot tub, a Smart TV, and a sauna. Rushton 3 miles; Kettering 7.1 miles; Northampton 18.4 miles. (Ref. 1165047)

  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly


for 7 nights £1825

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A barn and a car parked beside a fenced area with green fields and trees in the background at Parlour Barn in Leek
68
Leek, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales, ST13
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Parlour Barn is a charming barn conversion situated on the outskirts of Leek, Staffordshire. Woodburner. Sauna. Enclosed garden. Hot tub. Shared game room. Alton Towers 9.3 miles; Buxton 13.4 miles; Ashbourne 13.4 miles. (Ref. 1164375)

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

  • £400 off - Fri 24th Jul to 31st Jul 2026


for 7 nights £1208

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A brick house with solar panels on the roof and outdoor furniture on a lawn at Meon Boscage in Meonstoke
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Meonstoke, South Downs National Park, SO32
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A charming holiday home nested in the countryside near Meonstoke, Hampshire. Woodburning stove. Dog-friendly. In South Downs National Park. New Alresford 10.1 miles; Winchester 12.1 miles; Portsmouth 15.4 miles (Ref. 1113322)

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


for 7 nights £1190

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A modern wooden house with a deck on a grassy hill with a fence at Bryn Hafod in Llandrindod Wells
20
Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Bryn Hafod is a stunning single-storey studio-style lodge in Llanddewi, Powys, with a hot tub, sauna and enclosed garden with countryside views. Builth Wells 16.4 miles; Hereford 40.6 miles (Ref. 1114633)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub


for 7 nights £614

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A stone cottage with a lawn and stone wall in a rural area at Sycamore Cottage in Ashbourne
45
Ashbourne, Staffordshire, DE6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This charming cottage rests in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Hot tub. Close to Alton Towers. Countryside views. Matlock 17.6 miles, Ticknall 28.1 miles, Bolsover 33.3 miles. (Ref. 1053986)

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


for 7 nights £852

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A grassy outdoor area with wooden chairs and table near round door homes built into a hillside at Weirglodd in Ruthin
36
Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Weirglodd, a delightful holiday pod close to Cyffylliog in Denbighshire, North Wales. Hot tub. Rural views. Romantic setting. Smart TV. Off-road parking. Bala 18.3 miles; Llangollen 20 miles; Betws-y-Coed 20.5 miles; Chester 30.5 miles. (Ref. 1159392)

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


for 7 nights £745

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A wooden house with glass sliding doors a small deck with potted plants and a green lawn at Vitula Cottage Burlton near Wem
33
Burlton near Wem, Shropshire, SY4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Beautiful barn conversion located between Ellesmere and Shrewsbury, near the market town of Wem. Conservatory with hot tub. WiFi. (Ref. 998662)

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


for 7 nights £592

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A front view of a house with white walls, a tiled roof, stairs leading to a covered entrance, shrubs in the foreground at Leafield House @ Nables Farm in Upper Seagry
64
Upper Seagry, Wiltshire, SN15
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Leafield House is a stunning, luxury holiday home set amongst countryside in Upper Seagry, Wiltshire. Cinema room and library. Freestanding baths. Chippenham 5.4 miles; Malmesbury 5.6 miles. (Ref. 1044785)

  • Wi-fi
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Games room


for 7 nights £2789

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An outdoor patio with two wooden chairs and a table with a bottle of wine and glass next to a hot tub overlooking green hills at Little Silver Owl in High Bickington
27
High Bickington, Devon, EX37
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Marvellous shepherd's hut nestled within the wooded grounds of Little Silver House in North Devon. Superb country views. WiFi. Private hot tub. Golf Buggy. Shop and pub 1.7 miles. (Ref. 1000434)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub


for 7 nights £570

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An outdoor patio with a round glass table and four wicker chairs with cushions in front of a modern wooden building with open folding doors at The Nest in Prestatyn
43
Prestatyn, Denbighshire, LL19
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A luxury log cabin situated next to the owner’s home in Prestatyn, North Wales. Barbecue. Off-road parking. Romantic dwelling. Coastal views. Colwyn Bay 17.5 miles; Conwy 24.5 miles. (Ref. 1108733)

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


for 7 nights £470

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A garden with a small pond trees and a stone building with outdoor furniture at The Barn in Pateley Bridge
22
Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire, HG3
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A contemporary barn conversion, surrounded by countryside in the Pateley Bridge area of North Yorkshire. Stunning scenery. Landscaped gardens. Mezzanine bedroom. Grassington 11.2 miles; Ripon 12.4 miles; Harrogate 15.3 miles. (Ref. 1043787)

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


for 7 nights £444

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Welcome to the Sykes Gems 2025 Winners List, which celebrates the hard work and excellence of our property owners! These properties were judged throughout August by a panel of Judges that included:

  • James Shaw, Managing Director of Sykes Holiday Cottages
  • Harriet Kerr, Portfolio Director
  • Luke Squires, Customer Experience Director
  • Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor at The Sun

 

Begin your next adventure today by booking one of these fabulous properties! Learn more about the Sykes Gems Awards in our 2025 winners blog.