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17th March 2025

The Ultimate UK Spring Bucket List

If you're looking for the best things to do in the spring time, then you've come to the right...

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12th April 2024

The Best Dog-Friendly Beaches in the UK

Looking for dog-friendly beaches near you? Whether you’re on a UK holiday or looking for a new spot to...

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28th March 2025

The 10 Best Dog-Friendly Holidays in the UK for 2025

If going on holiday with your four-legged companion is a must-do, then why not consider booking a stay in...

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Travel Tips The beach on The Black Isle on the Moray Firth
3 years ago

The Black Isle: Myths, Legends and Superstition

A sought-after penisula in the Scottish Highlands, the Black Isle is famous for many things, among them beaches, dolphins,...

Competitions Feature Image of Couple for January Prize Draw Blog
3 years ago

January Prize Draw: Win A £1000 Holiday Voucher

XXX The competition is CLOSED XXX Win a £1000 holiday voucher! What better way to kickstart your 2022 than...

Food and Drink Simon Rogan with Home with Sykes Box
3 years ago

Home by Simon Rogan – Exclusive Menus for the Sykes Family

Relax in your holiday cottage and set the table for a dining experience like no other. Home By Simon...

Travel Tips talisker bay, inner hebrides, a UK hidden gem
3 years ago

Guide to the Top 10 UK Hidden Gems

The UK is full of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. From the mystical Fairy Pools of Scotland to...

Travel Tips Sgwd Yr Eira Waterfall
3 years ago

8 Breath-taking Brecon Beacons Waterfall Walks

In our guide to Brecon Beacons waterfalls, we have included eight of the most breath-taking examples of cascades, along...

News Badger family in woods
3 years ago

What’s a Mustelid? Q&A with a Chester Zoo Specialist

At Sykes Holiday Cottages, we place a great deal of importance on creating a positive impact on our planet....

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