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.

The lovely hamlet of Bottomhouse is home to this stunning 18th century barn conversion. Situated on the edge of a large courtyard, this property enjoys splendid views across open countryside. Full of character, the living, kitchen and dining areas are open plan making this a spacious and welcoming space. There is a large, well-equipped kitchen with a fabulous range cooker, and the dining area has an impressive solid oak dining table and chairs. The large living space has a wood burner and a spiral staircase, giving the room added charm and character. There are four beautiful bedrooms, two with en-suites, a magnificent ground floor wet room, and a whole host of other impressive features making this an outstanding property for a family or group of friends. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at a charge of 50 per dog payable to the owner on arrival. Please be aware dogs aren't allowed on furniture within the property. Note: Electric car charging 20 per car per day. Note: No acoustic DJ speakers. Note: This property accepts - Max 7 night stays. Note: No campervans/motorhomes. Note: Between the beginning of November to the end of March, this property only accepts weekend bookings, with the exception to Christmas and New Year. Please be aware that, contrary to information that may appear elsewhere, this owner does require additional charges for pets and hot tub use. These payments are to be made directly to the owner rather than through Sykes. Note: No stag parties allowed at this property. Hot tub available at charge of 150 per stay, payable direct to ownerTwo well behaved dogs welcome at a charge of 50 per dog payable to the owner on arrivalNote: Electric car charging 20 per car per This property accepts - Max 7 night staysNote: No campervans/motorhomesPlease be aware that, contrary to information that may appear elsewhere, this owner does require additional charges for pets and hot tub use. These payments are to be made directly to the owner rather than through Sykes.

Situated between Leek and Ashbourne, Ipstones is an attractive rural village on the western fringes of the Peak District in lovely moorland countryside. The village has a general store, post office and some public houses that serve food. The countryside of the surrounding area offers some excellent walking opportunities, with miles of moorland hikes and woodland trails, Dovedale, the Churnet Valley and The Manifold Valley are all close by. The National Trust properties of Lyme Park and the Ilam estate, Chatsworth House and Park and Blackbrook Zoological gardens (home to Britain's largest bird collection) are just a few of the attractions close to Ipstones. Its central location to so many attractions make this a fabulous base to enjoy the region at any time of year, and provides a perfect setting for a family holiday.