The Winners of UK & Ireland’s Best Holiday Lets Competition

Sykes Holiday Cottages are delighted to announce the winners of the UK & Ireland’s Best Holiday Lets Competition for 2022!

UK & Ireland’s Best Holiday Lets Competition is a nationwide search for the best holiday let properties! We have called on property owners to put their holiday lets forward for five categories, including Best Renovation, Most Quirky, Best Interior Design, Best View and Best Glamping.

The expert judging panel included Sykes’ CEO Graham Donoghue, alongside The Times’ Deputy Property Editor Carol Lewis, and Vanessa Warwick who co-founded property investor forum Propertytribes.com.

Continue reading as we reveal our winners…

Full list of winners:

Overall Winner of UK & Ireland’s Best Holiday Let

Winner of Best Glamping

Nant y Garnedd, North Wales

Our overall winner of UK & Ireland’s Best Holiday Let and best glamping competition is the superb Nant y Garnedd. This is an exceptional single-storey hut near Mallwyd in North Wales.

Offering a unique experience, this hobbit-style holiday let affords outstanding views of southern Snowdonia’s mountains and offers a real sense of seclusion. Upon arrival, take a moment to soak up your surroundings before heading into the open-plan living space.

Here, you will find everything you need for a superb self-catering experience. The kitchen boasts a range of appliances to cook up a feast, while the sitting area is ideal for a movie night on the Smart TV.

The hobbit-style house is completed by the elegant bedroom, where plush linens and cushions drape across the king-size bed.

Winner of Best View

Skyfell, Yorkshire Dales

Surrounded by breath-taking panoramic views of Grimwith Reservoir is the winner of the best view. Skyfell is a striking stone-built cottage located in the Yorkshire Dales.

The interior of the cottage offers a sense of opulence, whether you find yourself in the dining room, the kitchen or the sitting room. While the furnishings and decor impress, the real pièce de résistance are the views of the surrounding Yorkshire landscapes.

Soak up the views whilst preparing dinner, from the comfort of your bed or as you dip your toes into the hot tub!

Winner of Best Interior

Prospect House, The Lake District

Prospect House enjoys an elevated position in the bustling town of Ambleside, offering an exceptional self-catering experience at any time of the year.

This charming period property has been transformed to provide an elegant and boutique interior, coupled with a William Morris arts and crafts touch.

From the original state hallway to the handmade kitchen, this holiday accommodation is sure to impress.

Winner of Best Quirky Property

The Pump House Art Studio, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales

Looking for a unique holiday experience? Look no further than our winner of the best quirky property, The Pump House Art Studio!

Originally built over 160 years ago, The Pump House Art Studio is a unique, Grade II* listed property. Formerly a working pump house, the owners of this incredible property let have transformed the space into a stunning, contemporary art studio and holiday let.

The contemporary furnishings and unique artwork, seamlessly blend with the original features of this house, creating an unusual space for a holiday to northern Nottinghamshire.

Winner of Best Renovation

Lilac Cottage, Somerset

Set within the rural village of Wookey Hole near Wells is our winner of best renovation. This detached property has been immaculately transformed to provide you and your loved ones with an outstanding self-catering experience to the luscious landscapes of Somerset.

Look forward to stunning countryside views, coupled with a charming interior design, boasting a seamless blend of contemporary and character!

Inside, there is an open-plan living space, boasting a cosy sitting area where you can unwind while the woodburner keeps you toasty. Once the evening draws to a close, find the master suite, where a feature roll-top bath awaits.