Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Ballard Cottage, a single-storey home, consists of an open-plan living space including a kitchen with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, a dining area, and sitting area with a woodburning stove and TV. The bedroom consist of one double and one twin with a shower room. Outside, there is a non-enclosed garden with a picnic bench, plus ample off-road outside parking. Within 3.5 miles, you will find a shop, and within 2.6, a pub. One small well-behaved pet welcome. No dogs allowed on the couches or beds. Pets should be under control at all times and owners should clean up after their pets. Dogs should be insured to cover 3rd party accidents. Recommended to bring your own dog beds/feeding/water bowls. Pets should be treated for fleas (particularly as there’s sheep nearby, you don’t want the property infected). Please note that this is a smoke-free property. There is a highchair and travel cot available. Fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Book your countryside stay at Ballard Cottage today to escape to some fantastic scenery. Note: No WiFi at property but 4G available

Lisburn is a city in Northern Ireland and is located 8 miles southwest of Belfast city centre, on the River Lagan. Formerly a borough, Lisburn was granted city status in 2002 as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Golden jubilee celebrations, and is the third-largest city in Northern Ireland. Lisburn's original site was a fort located north of modern-day Wallace Park. It has become one of the main towns/cities in Northern Ireland for shopping. Bow Street Mall houses over 70 stores, may eateries (including a food court) and a muti-storey car park with over 1000 spaces. Lisburn Square, located off Bow Street, is an almost outdoor shopping centre. It houses many high street stores as well as bars, restaurants and cafes. Let's not forget Colin Glen Forest Park with its expansive grounds and many activities for children. Steeped in history and local attractions, Lisburn is the ideal place to visit.