Sykes
VerifiedHoliday rental agency offering over 20,000 self-catering cottages, lodges, and glamping pods.
About Sykes
Sykes Holiday Cottages is a leading British holiday rental company offering over 20,000 self-catering accommodations including cottages, lodges and glamping pods across the UK and Ireland. Part of Forge Holiday Group, Sykes has integrated 20+ regional brands to offer local expert service backed by national technology, with a £35m annual marketing spend across 700+ partner sites.
What sets this company apart
Awarded 'Best Large UK Holiday Cottage Booking Company' at the British Travel Awards for 12 consecutive years. Owned by Forge Holiday Group, Sykes has integrated 20+ regional brands to offer local expert service backed by national technology.
Markets & Coverage
Operating across 2 countries
Markets & Coverage
(2)Supported Languages
Property Types
- HousePrimary
- Villa
- Cabin
- Cottage
Market Segments
- Budget-FriendlyPrimary
- Beach & Coastal
- Rural & Country
- Family
- Pet-Friendly
Service Characteristics
Main Features
- Mobile app / mobile-friendly
- Dedicated account manager
- 24/7 staffed & automated options
- Dynamic pricing engine
- Multi-channel rate sync
Reviews
20 reviews from verified users
4.6
20 reviews
Would recommend
Showing 6 of 20 reviews
P Anthony, customer
Lovely cottage
Lovely cottage, well-equipped - no issues with anything related to the property. Messaged the number to clarify a couple of things and didn't ever get a reply. Missed a call from the company dealing with the booking and sent a message back but no reply either. Fortunately nothing was urgent, but I'm not sure what we would have done if it was!
View originalJanine
Great experience
Great experience with Sykes and the accommodation was beautiful have booked another cottage already with them
View originalMary
Very cosy and warm…
Very cosy and warm… really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful walks on this private estate! we have been here several times!! And will be back again!
View originalstephen northgraves
We loved this place
We loved this place, Heather could not do enough for us the cake was very much appreciated. We love the location exactly what we had hoped for, but the sat nav did take us down some questionable tracks 😅
View originalHelen Benson
Loved everything…
Loved everything about our holiday in Cumbria. Could not fault anything.
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- Sykes Holiday Cottages is a leading British holiday rental company offering over 20,000 self-catering accommodations including cottages, lodges and glamping pods across the UK and Ireland. Part of Forge Holiday Group, Sykes has integrated 20+ regional brands to offer local expert service backed by national technology, with a £35m annual marketing spend across 700+ partner sites.
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