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Where should you stay in the British Isles?
For overseas travellers or Brits taking their first holiday in the British Isles, choosing where to stay can cause quite a headache. For a relatively small series of islands, the British Isles have a...
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Some of Britain’s Best Quiet Beaches
When the sun is shining, there aren’t many things better than heading down to the seaside for an afternoon at the beach. However, more often than not, near enough everybody seems to have the same...
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British Marine Life: Where to Find it?
From 26th July to 10th August 2014, the Wildlife Trust is celebrating the fascinating sea animals and plants that live in the UK’s marine environment for National Marine Week. This event takes place...
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Sykes’ Guide to UK Theme Parks
If you’re looking for a fun filled family day out this summer then why not visit one of the UK’s many theme parks? With dizzying highs and terrifying lows, UK theme parks have been entertaining...
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Outdoor Activities for Children This Summer
The summer holidays have just started and with over four weeks of summer activities to organise, keeping the kids entertained is no easy task! Here at Sykes Cottages, we want to help you out so have...
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Sykes’ Seaside Activities
Lets be honest, nothing says a summer holiday quite like a day at the beach. Whether it’s tucking into an ice cream, settling down with your favourite book or just catching some rays, it’s easy for us...
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Our Favourite Holiday Reads
There is no better way to spend a relaxing holiday afternoon than getting fully engrossed in a good book. Whether you’re a fan of crime, non-fiction or a romantic tale, any and all genres are perfect...
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Lake Vs. Beach
Whether you want a rural countryside getaway or a more traditional time beside the seaside, we are lucky enough to be spoilt for choice here in the UK. From rolling countryside in the Peak District to...
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Discount Days Out With The Kids
Well we’ve had a few weeks of the summer holidays now and no doubt the kids have already been treated to several days out. Now we know that the cost of these can start to mount up, and so we’ve had a...
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Britain’s Top 10 Scenic Drives
Here in Britain, we’re a nation of motorists. Our roads are some of the busiest in Europe, and overall, there’s almost a quarter of a million miles of roadway in the UK. Impressive though this is, it...
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Spotlight on Our New Coastal Cottages
As summer gets into full swing, here at Sykes Cottages, we’re spending our days dreaming of lying on the beach in Cornwall, eating ice cream by the tonne on the North Yorkshire Coast and making...
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Why our holiday homes are ideal for the elderly
Today in the United States, communities are coming together to celebrate Senior Citizens Day, a national event which honours the country’s elderly population. Established in 1988 by then President...
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Some of the UK’s Top Road Trips
Here at Sykes we love a good road trip. Once you’ve gone through all the hassle of packing the car up, making sure that nothing has been left behind and of course sorting out some snacks for the...
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Wild Swimming: Top Spots For An Alfresco Dip
Swimming pools, who needs ‘em. Chilly, chlorine clogged water. Screaming kids, stealthily ‘bombing’ the deep end. The old chap, who spends his towelling off time in the nud. Not to mention the price,...
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Days Out With Toddlers
Now that the older children have gone back to school and the chaos of the summer holidays is at an end, it’s time to start planning days out with the younger children. The weather may be slightly...
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Sykes’ Spotlight on Farm Cottages
Well it seems as though the summer holidays have flown past in a flash and the kids are already back in school. It might seem as though from now on evenings will consist of washing uniforms, helping...
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Ten Reasons to Love Vintage Festivals
From cars, clothing, music and the lifestyle, we’re a nation of vintage lovers. More and more vintage shops are appearing on our high street, more vintage cars can be seen touring country roads on a...
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Top 10 Historic Sites Outside of London
The UK is home to many historic sites which showcase Britain’s rich and diverse history, a history that attracts thousands of visitors to our island each year! Living in the UK, it is easy to forget...
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Sykes’ Take on the Ironman Triathlon
Today saw one of the most challenging events in the UK sporting calendar the Ironman Triathlon in South Wales. Consisting of a 2.4 mile swim, a 26.2 mile run and a 112 mile bike ride and with a strict...
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Escape the Crowds: Alternative UK Destinations
Tourist trap: it’s a term that conjures images of long queues, high prices and most importantly, lots of people. Unfortunately, in a world where holidays are becoming more accessible, crowded and...
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